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Both of my Nemosine pens (Singularity and Fission) came with 6 unidentified blue cartridges. I hesitated to use them at first because I'm not used to using lots of cartridges because they are wasteful. However, after reading a post on the forum about Nemosine ink, I decided I had to try one, just in the interest in science. After looking at the XFountainPens website (http://www.xfountainpens.com/collections/ink-cartridges/blue-ink-cartridges), I have confirmed that it is there Deep Ocean Blue. I will be doing a review on this ink, just because. Also, I have a feeling that this ink is made by JinHao, but I do not have any confirmation on it yet. For the index, file this under the XFountainPens for now.

 

This review will follow my normal standard format for reviews, with pictures following a small blurb. The pictures were taken with an iPhone 6, back camera, in artificial lighting. Effort has been made to show the true color, but your milage may vary depending on your monitor. If you would like to see all my ink images, you are free to go to http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews

 

Here is a preview of the ink.

 

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For the pen, I used my go-to Nemosine Singularity Demonstrator with a TWSBI B nib. The B nib is a bit thinner than the western B, but nothing major. It's really smooth and awesome.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Nib.jpeg

 

The review was written on HP 32lb Premium Laser Paper, which can be found at Staples for the whooping price of $19.99, or on Amazon for $15.39. This is my new "standard" paper I will be using for all my reviews, writing, and comparisons. I still have a bit of HP 28lb, which is now discontinued, but I am going to be moving to this one now, as it is much better, IMO.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Paper.jpeg

 

Here is the swab of the ink. It was made with the back of the nib, as I didn't have my Q-Tips handy.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Swab.jpeg

 

Considering that the cartridges are no-names, I had pretty bad feels about this ink before actually trying it out. I thought it would be a terrible ink, but I was pleasantly surprised! The ink is actually a pretty nice ink, with decent characteristics. The ink flows quite wet, and provides adequate lubrication, but could be more lubricating. The ink had no feathering, show through, or bleed through, on most of the papers I have tried. There is a tiny bit of shading from light blue, to blue, but can be pretty subtle. Also, the ink is not the most saturated, but still dark enough for writing. There was no dry smear.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Characteristics.jpeg

 

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The ink takes a bit longer to dry that some other inks, averaging at roughly 20 seconds. However, this isn't a big problem for me as I'm a strong overwriter.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Dry%20Time.jpeg

 

Here is a comparison with other ink colors. Use this as a calibration for your monitors and the photos. I did not intend this to show similar colors.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Comparison.jpeg

 

Here is a poorly drawn ghost to show how the ink looks with sketching, and coloring.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Ghost.jpeg

 

Here is a water test. The top grid had drops of water placed for 10 seconds, then vigorously wiped downwards. The bottom text did not receive any drops of water and was only wiped with in the same motion as the grid. The ink did not fare very well. The grid has lots of ink disappearing, but there was not too much wet smear.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Water.jpeg

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Water%20After.jpeg

 

Lastly, here is a scan of the review. Use the scan to read the rest of the review. I did not intend for it to show color accuracy. The pictures are the most accurate representation of the color.

 

http://files.goviralforyou.com/Inks/Reviews/Xfountainpens/Scan.jpeg

 

That's all folks! I would give this ink a 7/10. If you liked this review, stay tuned for more to come!

 

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That's a pretty blue. I think I have a couple of these around and never tried them.

 

 

Very helpful. Thank you for doing this detailed and comparative review of what heretofore was Nemosine's mystery blue.

 

I'm glad I tried this ink! It's actually quite nice! Now only if I can get a hold of the black ones!!

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The blue is very pretty.

The black is very smooth.

 

Interesting that there is such mystery about who is the nanufacturer.

Be Happy, work at it. Namaste

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Follow-up. I had sent an inquiry to Nemosine and just received this response: "Unfortunately, we don't have Nemosine ink available as a standalone item as of now, but we will in the very near future!"

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That really doesn't answer the question of "Who makes the ink?"

 

Maybe I can call them next week and talk to someone?

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I've emailed Nemosine as well, and they told me they don't sell the ink and didn't provide any other information. Goldspot said they have no idea who makes the ink, either. I adore the black, it writes like silk in my Singularity EF.

 

 

 

 

I'm glad I tried this ink! It's actually quite nice! Now only if I can get a hold of the black ones!!

If you are still looking for a black cartridge, I can snail mail you one. (If I can force myself to part with one of my preciouses :) )

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I've emailed Nemosine as well, and they told me they don't sell the ink and didn't provide any other information. Goldspot said they have no idea who makes the ink, either. I adore the black, it writes like silk in my Singularity EF.

 

If you are still looking for a black cartridge, I can snail mail you one. (If I can force myself to part with one of my preciouses :) )

If you really like 'em, just keep 'em for yourself! I don't have much use of the black, and just wanted to do a chemical comparison with the Jinhao Black to see if they were a match.

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Nice review, thanks for sharing. It does indeed resemble the blue Jinhao cartridges I have.

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Nice review, thanks for sharing. It does indeed resemble the blue Jinhao cartridges I have.

No problem!

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A point against them being Jinhao cartridges is that the box says "made in Slovenia". I ordered the 40 pack some time ago and they came in this box. Of all the cartridge ink I've tried it's the nicest. I haven't tried diamine or PR or other high-priced cartridges since I have that ink in bottles already.

 

The Jinhao I have are longer cartridges with a longer bit on the end.

 

Like so:

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