Montblanc Oyster Grey

[OC Mike]

Folks,

 

Since there is only one review of MB Oyster Grey, I thought it would be good to add another using a broad nib. This is my first ink review; therefore, I welcome any constructive criticism that you pros may have to offer.

 

Enjoy!

[GHCHambone]

Thanks for the review! I just recently ordered some Oyster Grey and it looks like I won't be disappointed.

[OC Mike]

You're welcome! What pen/nib combination are you planning to use with it?

[PDW]

I've tried Oyster Grey, and for me it seems to need a very wet nib to put enough ink on the paper to be readable.

 

When the Poussiere de Lune finally runs out of my Pelikan M200 with an M400 OB nib (how much ink can these things hold?!!) I might try OG, as that's about as wet a nib as I have and I'd like to see the little variation the nib ought to give me.

[fabrimedeiros]

Awesome nib! Congratulations! You got tons of shading with this lovely pair: good shading ink and a broad italic. I have a 146 with a M nib that I want to do the same as yours: cursive italic among 1.3-1.5mm; I have to contact Mr. "Magic" Minuskin.

Edited November 25, 2011 by fabrimedeiros

[humblescribbler]

Awesome nib! Congratulations! You got tons of shading with this lovely pair: good shading ink and a broad italic.

 

+1. Thanks for the shading demo. I've got this in my Pel Polar Lights which although branded as M is really more like F. I think I've been missing an opportunity! I've got an Aurora 88 Big with an italic that will get this today.

[pen2paper]

Quick mention that I've received this ink on vintage postcards..

The creamy old paper adds depth, variation.. do give it a try!

[OC Mike]

Thank you everyone for your comments. As I mentioned,the broad nibs compliment this ink and it looks fantastic on ivory paper.

[OC Mike]

Awesome nib! Congratulations! You got tons of shading with this lovely pair: good shading ink and a broad italic. I have a 146 with a M nib that I want to do the same as yours: cursive italic among 1.3-1.5mm; I have to contact Mr. "Magic" Minuskin.

 

Greg does great work and he returns your pen in no time flat!

[GHCHambone]

You're welcome! What pen/nib combination are you planning to use with it?

 

I will be using a Pelikan M200 with an F nib. It looks like that the ink is great with a broader nib, but my Pelikan is the only pen I have at this time. I'm sure I will still be happy with it!

[OC Mike]

You're welcome! What pen/nib combination are you planning to use with it?

 

I will be using a Pelikan M200 with an F nib. It looks like that the ink is great with a broader nib, but my Pelikan is the only pen I have at this time. I'm sure I will still be happy with it!

 

I've also used it in my MB #149 EF and have been very satisfied with the ink.

[Penman222]

I got this ink when it was first released and although I really tried to like it the color wasn't for me. Perhaps if I had used a super wet broad nib I would have liked it more. Perhaps I will try the Noodler's Lexington Gray next in my Esterbrook 2968 broad nib because I have most colors except for a nice gray. I think that Montblanc inks are high quality and I have enjoyed using 4 or 5 of them (I even have an unopened bottle of Racing Green stashed away!!!)

[OC Mike]

I got this ink when it was first released and although I really tried to like it the color wasn't for me. Perhaps if I had used a super wet broad nib I would have liked it more. Perhaps I will try the Noodler's Lexington Gray next in my Esterbrook 2968 broad nib because I have most colors except for a nice gray. I think that Montblanc inks are high quality and I have enjoyed using 4 or 5 of them (I even have an unopened bottle of Racing Green stashed away!!!)

 

 

Racing Green?!

[pen2paper]

someone get Mike some MBRG stat!

enjoying your reviews - Thanks.

[OC Mike]

someone get Mike some MBRG stat!

enjoying your reviews - Thanks.

 

I was at the airport when the ship carrying MB Racing Green arrived at the dock...DARN! That's just my luck!

[Ad_Astra]

Does it come out as a very dark grey if you're using a finer nib? Or is still that light of a shade?