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-- Click the thumbnail image to view the review in 800-pixels (default)

-- Click the links below the thumbnail image to view the review in alternative views (600-pixels or full-size)

 

 

Usual disclaimer: Colour representation is not always accurate in a scanned image, reproduction of the scanned image in different computer monitors, and variations in pen/paper combinations.

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Yet another review I have been long awaiting! Thank you!

 

The ink is much lighter than I had expected it to be. From other members' earlier comments, I had been under the impression that this ink was similar to Omas Blue in color, but it appears to be lighter than Visconti Blue. It's still a nice-looking ink, however.

 

What aspect of the ink makes it worth $18 a bottle? This is probably the most expensive ink I have ever seen.

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What aspect of the ink makes it worth $18 a bottle? This is probably the most expensive ink I have ever seen.

I just checked and Swisher is now selling it for $17. I remember paying $18 because I recall thinking to myself at the time that it better be good for that price.

 

I was mostly curious about the colour, and now my curiousity has been satisfied. Unfortunately, the colour is really not distinct from many of the other blue inks that I already have -- though I have to admit, the bottle itself is quite nice. Is it worth $18? No. Is it worth $17? No.

 

The one thing that is different is this happens to be scented. (I'd still question whether the fact that it's scented ink justifies that price.) It wasn't advertised as scented so I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the bottle. It's not overly scented and it smells quite nice. But it dissipates once it's on the page -- which is why I probably forgot to note it in the review.

 

Unless you're really into sniffing ink bottles or sniffing the nibs of your pens (and I know some of you are, whether you're willing to admit to it or not), I don't think there's anything special about this ink that justifies a price tag of $17 or $18. The next time I pay for a bottle of ink at that price, it better self-clean itself out of the pen or be edible....or serve me breakfast (with a smile).

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I don't think there's anything special about this ink that justifies a price tag of $17 or $18. The next time I pay for a bottle of ink at that price, it better self-clean itself out of the pen or be edible....or serve me breakfast (with a smile).

 

Fit to burst from laughing. Give it over. Will test to if it is edible. Being scented will help!! :ltcapd:

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Thanks for the review. This is a beautiful shade of blue. It does sort of remind me of Boo Berry cereal.

 

 

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i think the most expensive bottle of ink i ever bought was a bottle made by rubinato. the ink was a dark blue, very like american blue by PR, but scented with jasmine oil. i still have it, and love it. i would unfortunately probably buy it again.

i bought the ink at soolip paper on melrose in los angeles. i went there recently, they had rubinato scented ink but no jasmine. i think they had lavender the day i was there.

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Great review, I've been looking for an interesting blue. The comparison test is particularly helpful. That nib really suits your handwriting too.

 

 

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I appreciate the review. I read on the Montegrappa site that one should use Montegrappa ink (yes, I know, all companies say that) because of the ebonite feed. So I had to try some. So I appreciate your thoughts. I just got some and needed a second opinion. I agree with your assesment, except on the scent... mine has not scent. This is something I noticed because I used to love Waterman because of the scent. I don't sniff the stuff, but when you work with a pen several hours a day, year in or year out, you have close encounters (nose to nib). Suddenly it dissappeared. I was really dissappointed. I asked around and everyone said, they didn't know what I was talking about. Then I was at a pen show, and casually mentioned the old scent of Waterman, and this ink person, instantly responds, saying, "Oh, yes. That was the Phenol, they removed that two years ago. It is carcinogenic." Well, I still miss it's scent. But, I think my sniffer still works and my bottle of Montegrappa has no scent.

 

FYI. At first it did remind me of OMAS blue, which is now my favorite. But unless I still had some water in the pen, it is a bit too light for me. I like the color. Fortunately I am not price sensitive, so I only look for the one I like best.

 

Anyway, thanks for your reviews!

 

JD

 

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