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Hi,

 

As more Blue inks are reviewed, I intend to retain some common ground with the One Of The Ten series of Blue ink Reviews.

 

Unlike the OOTT series, (Summary) , a more diverse range of pens was used for 11 2 20. Consequently, the NIB-ism samples are much less a constant comparative device, and more of a 'representative array' of how an ink might appear from a group of typical pens, though there are some Jokers in the deck. The pens used for each Review are listed below.

 

Also included are my Personal Pen & Paper Picks from each Review. Those show what I like to see from a given ink, so clearly those are for demonstration, not comparison.

 

Entries are sorted alphabetically by brand then name.

 

As ever, if you feel the need for a separate comparison, please do not hesitate to send a PM. Scans from existing material can often be done as time and tides permit. Requests requiring even more written material are not likely to be undertaken, but do ask.

 

Bye,

S1

 

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PENS USED

 

Pens in common with the OOTT series are preceded by the * symbol

 

Diamine Denim

Platinum Carbon Pen + g-p steel über narrow nib.

Parker Super 21 + Octanium F nib.

TWSBI 530 + steel M nib.

* Sheaffer Imperial 330 + steel M nib.

Waterman Phileas + Steel B nib.

* Lamy Pink Safari + goosed 1.1 steel nib.

Diamine Majestic Blue

* Parker 51 Flighter + 14K XF nib.

* Pelikan M200 + M200-series g-p steel EF nib.

* Waterman England 502 + some-flex 14CT 2A nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + inlaid steel M nib.

* Esterbrook J + 9968 firm steel B nib.

* Lamy Pink Safari + goosed steel 1.1 nib.

S.T. Dupont Royal Blue

Pilot 78G + g-p steel F nib.

Rotring 600 + steel F nib

Pelikan M400 + 14C M nib

Waterman + 18K nib.

Parker UK Duofold (Black) + 14K 'N' nib.

Platinum 3776 + 18K MS nib.

Parker 45 + steel F-M nib. (Only for drier writer scan.)

Comparison Exemplars
:

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

* Lamy Safari + goosed steel 1.1 nib.

Noodler's Bernanke Blue

Esterbrook J + 2550 steel XF nib.

Lamy Safari + steel F nib.

Parker 51 Vacumatic + 14K nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

Waterman Phileas + steel B nib.

Pelikan M200 + g-p steel 1.0 stub nib.

Monteverde Blue

Sailor Somiko + TIGP F nib.

* Pelikan M200 + g-p steel EF nib.

Pilot Custom 74 + 14K SFM nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

Waterman Phileas + steel B nib.

Parker Sonnet + 18K stock stub nib.

OMAS Blue

* Parker 51 Flighter + 14K XF nib.

* Pelikan M200 + g-p steel EF nib.

* Waterman England 502 + some-flex 14CT 2A nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + inlaid steel M nib.

* Esterbrook J + 9968 steel B nib.

* Lamy Pink Safari + goosed steel 1.1 nib.

Parker Penman Sapphire

Parker Duofold + M

Parker Sonnet + Stub.

Comparison Exemplars
:

* Parker 51 Flighter + 14K XF nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

* Lamy Pink Safari + goosed 1.1 steel nib.

Pelikan Edelstein Topaz

Sailor Sumiko + TIGP F nib.

Eversharp Skyline + 14K F nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

Pelikan M200 + g-p steel M nib.

Waterman Phileas + steel B nib.

Esterbrook J + steel 9284 stub nib.

Pilot iroshizuku tsuyu-kusa

Sheaffer + № 5 Feather Touch 14K nib.

* Pelikan M200 + g-p steel EF nib.

Waterman + g-p steel M nib.

Sailor Somiko + TIGP B nib.

Parker 45 + steel B nib.

Pilot Custom 74 + 14K MS nib.

Sailor Jentle Sky High

* Pelikan M200 + g-p steel EF nib.

* Sheaffer 330 + steel M nib.

Sailor 1911 + 14K MS nib.

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NIB-ism SCANS

 

Diamine Denim

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Diamine Majestic Blue

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S.T. Dupont Royal Blue

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Noodler's Bernanke Blue

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Monteverde Blue

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OMAS Blue

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Parker Penman Sapphire

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Pelikan Edelstein Topaz

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/8cb62f3e.jpg

 

Pilot iroshizuku tsuyu-kusa

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/ff433b04.jpg

 

 

Sailor Jentle Sky High

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PERSONAL PEN & PAPER PICKS

 

Diamine Denim: 530+M on HPJ1124:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/c36edf96.jpg

 

 

Diamine Majestic Blue: Estie+9968 on the Rhodia:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/9495ca15.jpg

 

 

S.T. Dupont Royal Blue: Pink Safari+1.1 on HPJ1124:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/486ddd64.jpg

 

Noodler's Bernanke Blue: 330+M on the G Lalo:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/281e28f8.jpg

 

Monteverde Blue: 330+M on HPJ1124:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/fabd74c6.jpg

 

 

OMAS Blue: 51+XF on the G Lalo:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/b2700ba4.jpg

 

Parker Penman Sapphire: Pink Safari on HPJ1124: *swoon*

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/ade8beb5.jpg

 

Pelikan Edelstein Topaz: M200+M on the Rhodia:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/07ae2ee3.jpg

 

Pilot iroshizuku tsuyu-kusa: 45 on HPJ124:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/064b9f80.jpg

 

Sailor Jentle Sky High: M200+EF on Royal:

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN_2012/Eleven%20to%20Twenty%20Blue%20Inks/038a8c0d.jpg

 

= * = * =

 

Links to Ink Reviews

Diamine Denim

Diamine Majestic Blue

S.T. Dupont Royal Blue

Noodler's Bernanke Blue

Monteverde Blue

OMAS Blue

Parker Penman Sapphire

Pelikan Edelstein Topaz

Sailor Jentle Sky High

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Links to Comparisons:

 

OOTT Summary

Pelikan Edelstein Topaz :: Pilot asa-gao :: Noodler's Baystate Blue :: Private Reserve American Blue. Includes dilution.

Sailor Jentle Sky High :: Pilot kon-peki

Diamine Denim :: Diamine Indigo :: Diamine Prussian Blue.

Sailor Sky High :: Pilot yama dori

Pilot asa-gao :: Pelikan Edelstein Topaz



 

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Hi,

I'm just popping up to add my name to the list of Fanboys of your review work.

 

Well, that, and to lament once more the withdrawal of PPS.

I've been looking through as many reviews as I can to try to identify a blue that I can use instead of it. Your previous blue comparisons thread (One Of The Ten Blue Inks) gave me a couple of ideas, so I read this one in the hope of finding some more - only to find myself bewitched once again by the siren song of PPS.

I suppose that one never forgets one's first True Love, eh? [sigh]

 

Anyway, now that I have got my pining out of the way, I salute your peerless reviews. Truly, you are worthy of laudation

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Cheers,

M

 

 

P.S. Whilst you are unquestionably right to say that 'Majik' resideth in the eye of the beholder, to my mind it simply must be a truth universally acknowledged that PPS has (had?) it in bucketloads.

Foul in clear conditions, but handsome in the fog.

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Hi,

I'm just popping up to add my name to the list of Fanboys of your review work.

 

Well, that, and to lament once more the withdrawal of PPS.

I've been looking through as many reviews as I can to try to identify a blue that I can use instead of it. Your previous blue comparisons thread (One Of The Ten Blue Inks) gave me a couple of ideas, so I read this one in the hope of finding some more - only to find myself bewitched once again by the siren song of PPS.

I suppose that one never forgets one's first True Love, eh? [sigh]

 

Anyway, now that I have got my pining out of the way, I salute your peerless reviews. Truly, you are worthy of laudation

:notworthy1:

Cheers,

M

 

 

P.S. Whilst you are unquestionably right to say that 'Majik' resideth in the eye of the beholder, to my mind it simply must be a truth universally acknowledged that PPS has (had?) it in bucketloads.

 

Hi,

 

Many thanks for your kind words!

 

I'm glad that you've had a few ideas after reading the OOTT Summary. I also hope that your reading extends to the relevant Reviews: there is much more to an ink than its colour.

 

PPS was my fourth ink, chosen to pair with the gift of a new Duofold. So if there is any curiosity as to how my appreciation of ink started, that would be the instance.

 

Do not despair, from time to time a hoard of PPS comes to market, and the Majik remains in the old bottles & cartridges.

 

Bye,

S1

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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Thank you so much Sandy!

 

The beloved Waterman Florida Blue is going the way of the dodo and I was anxiously looking for a replacement.

 

Your scanned lines and writing samples have been of tremendous help.

 

I already found two if not three possible replacements.

Is it fair for an intelligent and family oriented mammal to be separated from his/her family and spend his/her life starved in a concrete jail?

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Thank you. I found this very informative.

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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Thank you. I found this very informative.

 

You're welcome!

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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Sandy,

 

Your reviews are not only comprehensive (understatement), they are highly useful and your sense of humor adds a nice spice to the work at hand. My point: I'm ever ready for your next ink review! Thanks.

From the office of Mr Blue-black.

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Excellent overview. Many thanks. It made me realize that I don't miss Penman Sapphire as much as I thought.

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Sandy,

 

Your reviews are not only comprehensive (understatement), they are highly useful and your sense of humor adds a nice spice to the work at hand. My point: I'm ever ready for your next ink review! Thanks.

From the office of Mr Blue-black.

 

Hi,

 

You're welcome! And many thanks for the kind words!!

 

Bye,

S1

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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Excellent overview. Many thanks. It made me realize that I don't miss Penman Sapphire as much as I thought.

 

Hi,

 

You're welcome!

 

Ah, Penman Sapphire - its full character cannot be conveyed from a scan on a monitor: one must see it in person to a far greater extent than many other inks. I do not use it so often, but when I do it is always impressive. But maybe that's just me_._._._

 

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The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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That Penman sapphire is beautiful!

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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That Penman sapphire is beautiful!

 

Hi,

 

It certainly is gorgeous!

 

At time of writing, Member paperskater has samples of PPS on offer in the Classifieds, so that is a rare chance to see for one's self what this ink is like. However, wee samples may trigger the onset of endless yearning for more of the elixir, so be forewarned!

 

Even though it was discontinued years ago, the ink has proven to be in excellent condition.

 

Bye,

S1

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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outstanding review per usual :thumbup: thanks

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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outstanding review per usual :thumbup: thanks

 

You're welcome! :)

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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As usually excellent review/comparison. Thank you :clap1:

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Your welcome! And thanks for the compliment!!

 

Bye,

S1

The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.

 

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