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As promised, a mini comparison of the wonderful STEEL BLUE. First a card for the file box (I have a card with all the inks in my collection).

 

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And then a comparison with its closest neighbors (the box is arranged by color and hue; and yes, I am aware of my excessive organizational disorder... ;) )

 

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What do you think?

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Your Steel Blue looks bluer than mine...

 

I'll say is the paper. I find steel blue shows more blue in absorbent papers.

 

 

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Oh my.... If only I had seen this before I sent me Goulet order! Oh well, maybe when my waterman Inspired Blue runs out.

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I'll say is the paper. I find steel blue shows more blue in absorbent papers.

 

 

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Could be. My card for that ink is artists' watercolor paper, so yes, it is quite absorbent. But on Tomoe River the color is rich, and the sheen is wonderful.

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Is the drying time for Steel Blue really that long? It's an absolutely lovely blue!

Oxford Optik is a quite glossy paper that doesn't absorb very much ink. However, it's a wet ink, so if you're a lefty you should be aware.

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