Platinum Blue Black

[kadymae]

It's been too long since I posted a review here and I was quite surprised to see I'd never posted a review for this ink given how much I love it.

 

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/tartymae/pens/PlatinumB-B1.jpg

 

A close up that better shows the differences in ink colors:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/tartymae/pens/PlatinumB-B2.jpg

 

On some 100% cotton ivory colored resume paper:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/tartymae/pens/PlatinumB-B3.jpg

 

Drip and soak test:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h305/tartymae/pens/PlatinumB-B4.jpg

 

For the soak test, I held it under the faucet running warm water full blast for 30 seconds.The cobalt-blue element of the ink washes away almost completely and what is left is a color I'd consider more of a blue black. (Go figure.)

 

In short -- this ink meets my requirements of having a color pleasing to my eye, not causing problems in pens, and being sufficiently resistant to having liquids spilled on it. I use it heavily at work for these reasons, and it's very rare that I don't have a pen inked in this color at home.

[lovemy51]

thx, kadymae. i actually like the way it looks after the soak... i think i'll try it out. they are very affordable.

 

good to see you posting a review again.

 

ciao,

[fjf]

I have it, and mine is a blue-black (not as blue as yours) when dry. That's why I dont use it much.

[PenTieRun]

I have it, and mine is a blue-black (not as blue as yours) when dry. That's why I dont use it much.

 

Yes, and to make a paint analogy it's a little more matte than I'd like, but it performs very well and displays a good color.

[jk0592]

I use it in winter with the Nakaya, because it is available in bottle when at home, and in cartridges when traveling. It is a nice color.

[mori45]

Interesting how notable the difference in color is between the Preppy and the Prera. Looks like a totally different ink.

[Steffen Larsen]

I've had two bits of paper immersed in a glass of water for more than a week now.
A few words written on them, using Platinum "Blue-Black" and ESS "Registrar's Ink". The paper is just about falling apart by now, the letters are perfectly legible.

[shudaizi]

Great review of a great ink! This is one of my favorite inks; it's almost always loaded in something or other.

 

 

 

This finding is great. :-)

 

I've had two bits of paper immersed in a glass of water for more than a week now.
A few words written on them, using Platinum "Blue-Black" and ESS "Registrar's Ink". The paper is just about falling apart by now, the letters are perfectly legible.

[Steffen Larsen]

I've had two bits of paper immersed in a glass of water for more than a week now.

A few words written on them, using Platinum "Blue-Black" and ESS "Registrar's Ink". The paper is just about falling apart by now, the letters are perfectly legible.

 

The paper - a cheap no-name - is practically falling apart now, I dare not touch it and merely changed the water today. ESS "Registrar's Ink" looks quite strong still, Platinum "Blue-Black" is a little more faded ....but I think it was from the beginning.