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Thanks to webgeckos for providing this sample for the review!

 

 

I have never been a huge fan of hard to obtain Japanese inks. They all look really pretty, but come at such a steep price tag that I don't find it worth the effort. I was recently asked if I would like to try out one of those hard to obtain inks, and I said sure. When I fist got the ink I was a little scared to see how it would work out. The ink is called cigar, but it looks dark green in the vial. I cut up some paper and got ready to swab up the ink, and lo and behold the ink was dark green. But after a second or two the color began to change into a beautiful khaki color. I was shocked; it was freaking awesome. I immediately filled up my Ahab with this ink to see what writing with it was like, and I was not disappointed. The color isn't quite as khaki out of the pen (and still has some green undertones), but it still looks very pretty. While the color is good, if it were identical to the color of the swab this ink would far and away be my favorite I've tried so far. Sadly the ink doesn't to amazing in a flex pen. It seems to railroad far easier than all others I have tried to this point. Cigar definitely turned me on to more Sailor inks, and hopefully they will all be as good as this one. Now for the review!

 

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I am the artist formally known as Ambrose Bierce (I recently changed my username from that). If you love me you'll check out my blog http://fpinkgeek.blogspot.com/ or follow me on Instagram and Twitter @Fp_Ink_Geek :D

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Thanks for the great review.

 

Cigar is a fantastic ink. It is so complex, don't be surprised if you find the color is different yet again when tried in a different pen. This ink is very pen/paper dependent.

 

I currently have this ink in my super flexy vintage Conklin 25 and it works perfectly even with heavy flexing. Works well for dipping, too, though it's a bit dark. I'd blame your Ahab for the railroading.

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Thanks for the great review.

 

Cigar is a fantastic ink. It is so complex, don't be surprised if you find the color is different yet again when tried in a different pen. This ink is very pen/paper dependent.

 

I currently have this ink in my super flexy vintage Conklin 25 and it works perfectly even with heavy flexing. Works well for dipping, too, though it's a bit dark. I'd blame your Ahab for the railroading.

IDK I have never had issues with railroading before, but I may have tweaked something on accident. As far as the ink being different depending on paper I highly agree. I was looking at the swab that I had used for the color changing video today, and it looks way more green than the original swab that I provided. Only difference is that one is on Clairefontaine, and the other is on some no-name paper (it is still super FP-Friendly though. I use it in all my reviews). The picture doesn't quite do it justice, but you can see the difference

http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b596/FPSPearce/DSCN11471_zpsmymhj1pw.jpg

I am the artist formally known as Ambrose Bierce (I recently changed my username from that). If you love me you'll check out my blog http://fpinkgeek.blogspot.com/ or follow me on Instagram and Twitter @Fp_Ink_Geek :D

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Now, aren't you glad you're Pink?

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nice review! This ink really is incredible. The brown/copper sheen is subtle, but present enough to affect the inks color when dried.

So many inks, so little time...

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then looks like I have to tweak my ratios for the ink I'm close to getting it and is very easily done with common inks but getting it perfect is also the challenge but it seems my speculations the ink's base looks like Tokiwa-Matsu might be the only lead you guys have :3

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/277030-an-ink-recipe-that-was-probably-never-meant-to-be/

this is my recipe it may not look like cigar but it has the same properties as one

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Thanks to webgeckos for providing this sample for the review!

 

 

I have never been a huge fan of hard to obtain Japanese inks. They all look really pretty, but come at such a steep price tag that I don't find it worth the effort. I was recently asked if I would like to try out one of those hard to obtain inks, and I said sure. When I fist got the ink I was a little scared to see how it would work out. The ink is called cigar, but it looks dark green in the vial. I cut up some paper and got ready to swab up the ink, and lo and behold the ink was dark green. But after a second or two the color began to change into a beautiful khaki color. I was shocked; it was freaking awesome. I immediately filled up my Ahab with this ink to see what writing with it was like, and I was not disappointed. The color isn't quite as khaki out of the pen (and still has some green undertones), but it still looks very pretty. While the color is good, if it were identical to the color of the swab this ink would far and away be my favorite I've tried so far. Sadly the ink doesn't to amazing in a flex pen. It seems to railroad far easier than all others I have tried to this point. Cigar definitely turned me on to more Sailor inks, and hopefully they will all be as good as this one. Now for the review!

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UTCJnA0s1Lk/VVJalsyRaqI/AAAAAAAAAtA/J_2qAsGg3FE/s400/DSCN1140.JPG

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkSix4xy6dQ/VVJaCFShP7I/AAAAAAAAArg/cAKEYMLyPog/s400/DSCN1129.JPG

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BaGzaTHDa8M/VVJaCDhU_PI/AAAAAAAAArk/uta66UyaSLQ/s400/DSCN1130.JPG

 

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mbfIZcaOzdA/VVJangYkjFI/AAAAAAAAAtM/q5U4s0TRivc/s400/DSCN1142.JPG

 

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Sailor Pen and Message Cigar is my favorite ink, even in a pen that I don't love. I enjoy every chance I get to see it in other people's reviews.

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This ink is incredible: so layered and complex, it seems to alter with every use. My Conid Bulkfiller Kingsize demonstrator is inked with it now, even though it is hardly the most inspiring when in liquid form...

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Too many pens; too little writing.

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I got a sample, and I fell truly, madly, deeply in love with this ink!!

 

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My questions: where do I get a bottle? Any suggestions, please?

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Might you possibly have a link that is intended for those who do not speak or read Japanese? :)

 

 

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Halloween, contact cool-japan on eBay. I got my bottle through him.

Rationalizing pen and ink purchases since 1967.

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You won't be sorry. This is an ink that is made for an artist like you. I just wish I had dpritch's handwriting and your artistic skill, and that I didn't have to work so I could spend a lot more time playing with my pens and inks.

Rationalizing pen and ink purchases since 1967.

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