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Hi all,

 

I received this ink a few days back, and finally got this review up on the forum.

 

On top of my pens and inks, the tools that I used for the reviews are my iPhone 4S and the new iPad. The iPhone to take pictures and the iPad as a base. The biggest thithing that I learnt from doing this review is that a glossy iPad cover makes for good background when taking pictures of bottle inks.

 

Appearance of Packaging

The box is green with a Silver Montblanc logo on the top. The front side has the words: "Jonathan Swift Ink", while the side tells you that it is Seaweed Green.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/7684406644_28af6c3f0b.jpg

 

The bottle is unique and unlike the generic glass bottles that had prevail for the MST Diamond, Hitchcock, as well as the Ink of Love, Friendship and Joy. However, it looks to be the same as the Carlo Collodi except with another label pasted on it. As such, it too contains 35ml of ink.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8155/7684409378_ec3ece2569.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7684410756_64f9cb4c3d.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7684412762_fa239d937f.jpg

 

Colour

While I don't have current stock of the Montblanc Racing Green ink, I have seen the colour before in a sample and the colour looks remarkably close to it. If anything, I had the Racing Green with Vert Empire and had concluded that they were roughly the same colour, and the Jonathan Swift similarity to Herbin Vert Empire is evident in this case.

 

Hence, my conclusion is that Jonathan Swift = 2nd coming of Racing Green.

 

I think that the scans are rather self-explantaory.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8428/7684403612_315d699ee2.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7684418146_a2d89422c4.jpg

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7684415674_64c9dfb8e1.jpg

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/7684413384_ea75734490.jpg

 

Performance

Like most Montblanc inks, there is consistent quality. There is no bleedthrough or feathering using my Starwalker and Rhodia combination, but then again, Rhodia never does gives any problems. A more holistic test will be on cheap photocopying paper, which I do not buy for obvious reasons.

 

I feel that the ink writes comparable to most Montblanc Inks like MST Blue and Royal Blue, with only Midnight Blue being slightly drier than it.

 

Comparison

A brief comparison with other inks that I own.

The colours look more accurate if you save it to desktop and then zoom in. In the smaller view, they all appear darker (at least it does on my computer).

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7684414526_4136fda1f7.jpg

 

Water Resistance Test

Water resistance yes, but don't expect any of those crazy Noodler's water proofing.

 

Methodology for the following picture

1) 1 min under running water

2) 5 mins soaked.

3) Results conclude water resistance.

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7684756812_18f15c4270.jpg

 

Conclusion

For all who had been searching for Racing Green, I think that your prayers have been answered.

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I like, seems like a lovely green color.

 

We will only be getting the Swift ink in a couple of weeks down here in the bushes.

 

However, I have booked a bottle of Colodi (waiting at the boutique) and I booked a bottle of the MST Blue which arrived at the agents today. Should get them by the end of the week. Dig my Montblanc inks :thumbup:

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Any water resistance? MB Racing Green was water resistant.

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Any water resistance? MB Racing Green was water resistant.

 

Yup.

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Thanks for the review and photos. Can't wait to see side-by-side of the Racing Green contenders.

 

Dumb question of the day (before coffee): What does "MST" (as in "MST Blue") stand for?

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Wow! That is a very attractive shade of green! Any idea how long this ink will be available? Thanks for your review!

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However, I have booked a bottle of Colodi (waiting at the boutique) and I booked a bottle of the MST Blue which arrived at the agents today. Should get them by the end of the week. Dig my Montblanc inks :thumbup:

 

Enjoy the Colodi! I like it more than Toffee Brown as it seems to be more well behaved.

 

Dumb question of the day (before coffee): What does "MST" (as in "MST Blue") stand for?

 

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The colour is Blue.

 

Wow! That is a very attractive shade of green! Any idea how long this ink will be available? Thanks for your review!

 

Thanks!

The Jonathan Swift series was only just made available. (Apparently it's launch date is tomorrow)

So I am sure you have enough time to pick it up.

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Wow! That is a very attractive shade of green! Any idea how long this ink will be available? Thanks for your review!

 

Thanks!

The Jonathan Swift series was only just made available. (Apparently it's launch date is tomorrow)

So I am sure you have enough time to pick it up.

Aside from the boutiques, any place to snag a bottle or three of this online? I'd probably add bottles of Irish Green and Midnight Blue to my order while I'm at it.

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Wow, this ink could get difficult to find once the word gets out fully. Apparently MB has heard the cries of the masses regarding Racing Green.

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Wow! That is a very attractive shade of green! Any idea how long this ink will be available? Thanks for your review!

 

Thanks!

The Jonathan Swift series was only just made available. (Apparently it's launch date is tomorrow)

So I am sure you have enough time to pick it up.

Aside from the boutiques, any place to snag a bottle or three of this online? I'd probably add bottles of Irish Green and Midnight Blue to my order while I'm at it.

I just pre-ordered from PenBoutique.com. I will be available September 1.

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I talked to pen boutique too. They said you could pre-order, but that there's no rush because they are getting a TON of bottles. Like ... a lot, a lot, a lot.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know there's no need to madly rush to purchase this one from pen boutique immediately. :)

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I hate you for telling me about that. :)))


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I talked to pen boutique too. They said you could pre-order, but that there's no rush because they are getting a TON of bottles. Like ... a lot, a lot, a lot.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know there's no need to madly rush to purchase this one from pen boutique immediately. :)

A clever person might say that to dissuade others from buying... :lol:

 

They said the same to me. I still pre-ordered, because I want it the moment it comes in. I can't wait to compare it to MBRG.

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Oh nice! Thanks for the review! I wonder if any Aussie boutique has it already? Wishful thinking... :crybaby:

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I love this ink. I've never used Racing Green but it is my favourite green ink. I've got two pens inked ith it currently: MB Wilde which has been inked for anarly a week and this morning I I inked my MB Swift fountain pen :puddle:

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I talked to pen boutique too. They said you could pre-order, but that there's no rush because they are getting a TON of bottles. Like ... a lot, a lot, a lot.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know there's no need to madly rush to purchase this one from pen boutique immediately. :)

A clever person might say that to dissuade others from buying... :lol:

 

They said the same to me. I still pre-ordered, because I want it the moment it comes in. I can't wait to compare it to MBRG.

 

nice try LOL

this is indeed similar to the MBRG color, I cant wait to see the comparison and maybe a doodle

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing

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I talked to pen boutique too. They said you could pre-order, but that there's no rush because they are getting a TON of bottles. Like ... a lot, a lot, a lot.

 

I just wanted to let everyone know there's no need to madly rush to purchase this one from pen boutique immediately. :)

A clever person might say that to dissuade others from buying... :lol:

 

They said the same to me. I still pre-ordered, because I want it the moment it comes in. I can't wait to compare it to MBRG.

 

nice try LOL

this is indeed similar to the MBRG color, I cant wait to see the comparison and maybe a doodle

The moment I get my hands on it, many doodles shall be produced!

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