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Hey guys

 

This is my first ink review, what do you think?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4613983319_2fc87f3232_b.jpg

 

The scan turned out to be a tiny bit too blue and it is also a lot less vibrant than on paper.

 

One thing I forgot to add is that there is little nib creep with this ink. It also doesn't smell very nice, sort of a slightly chemical-ish sour smell.

 

Overall this is a good ink with a very nice color.

 

 

*edited because image inserting problems*

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koa Vintage

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Great review of one of my favorite inks! Right on the water un-resistance, but I have never found the drying time to be an issue, though many have. Thanks again, and I love the graphics!

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Thanks for the great review. I find the colors on the screen do match the color in person.

 

 

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I love the colours that PR do, but the dry time on many of their inks is positively geologic! Avacado is the worst, IMO. I've revisited a written word after 34 seconds and its still not dry! And I didn't use a spade to write with either. Useless inks if you're in a hurry to close a journal or complete a letter to someone etc. Then, of course, there's the problem with mould growth in bottles, that many here complain about. Shame...

 

Come on PR - Get your act together!

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I'm using it right now. I do like the shading. In a wet writer, such as what I have here with me (Waterman Dauntless) It drys in parts nearly black and shading up to a dark green like Noodler's Zhivago, but with a "happier" green color. Pitty I am almost out. I just had a sample to try.

 

Thanks for the review.

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Love the Sherwood Green!

 

PR has my business for: green (Sherwood), reddish brown (Burgundy Mist), medium blue (American), and violet (Tanzanite).

 

Noodlers is "go to" for black, reds, oranges, and Squeteague (don't know why but I'm compelled to use that ink).

 

Waterman is the source for Havana Brown and, for the demonstrators, Florida Blue.

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Apotheosis Extremely Rare

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Love this green !!

Will not trust this ink (or any other colors from PR) in any pricy pens tho !

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Now this is a green, thanks for the review.

And how can this be, because he is the Kwisatz Haderach.

 

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Great review, zhangvict! I love the icons mixed in with the text in the image. I'm not a huge fan of Private Reserve inks due to the lengthy drying times, but I'm finding that I'm becoming more patient with age. :) So I may put this on the list sometime soon.

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Thanks for the complements! It means a lot to me when people like my first review. I read a lot of review before and I find that the ones with drawings in them are the most interesting ones, and that's where my small icons came from.

 

Great review, zhangvict!

 

Carpedavid, I like your reviews too, especially the calligraphy!

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kamilyakupoglu Near Mint

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Thanks for the very nice review. Indeed I am a fan of Zhivago, but looking for something more vivid and this could be the answer for my need. It is a very fascinating color.

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A new favorite of mine!

Need a pen repaired or a nib re-ground? I'd love to help you out.

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khymeera Mint

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I need to stop reading this forum...it keeps on tempting me!

Give up my fountain pen? You'll have to pry it from my cold, dead, inkstained, hands!

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Northwoods Extremely Rare

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I need to stop reading this forum...it keeps on tempting me!

 

Too late. Once you start down the inky path it forever rules your destiny. :)

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I need to stop reading this forum...it keeps on tempting me!

 

 

this is a great ink! i have a huge bottle.

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:thumbup: Read this review a while ago, and finally got around to inking up my "green ink" pen with this (Sherwood Green); after a few days of using it I do believe PR Spearmint has been knocked out of first place for my top ranked daily green!
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