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Tintenlabor Violet Blue/Black (Eisengallustinte 1, violettblau / schwarz) Ink Review # 187 --- 🧾 Description Tintenlabor is a Swiss company that specializes in iron gall ink. The unique feature of these inks is that you can choose them knowing the iron content of the ink. Disclaimer: Bottles of ink were sent generously by the Ink-Master David himself. I'll review the four blues, which have an increasing degree of iron from 3 to 6. Violet Blue is gorgeous, royal blue iron gall ink that oxidizes to shades of blue/ black or navy, immediately or over time. The ink has slightly below-average lubrication. Oxidation is longest on Midori and immediate on most other papers. It's slowest on mixed media and watercolour paper. For cleaning, I flush the pen with clear water, then let it soak in a diluted vinegar solution, flush several times, rinse, and repeat. Do not use ammonia-based cleaning solutions with iron gall inks. I enjoyed using this ink. It has a soft, mellow look to it. This ink suits those who need water resistance, use their pens regularly, and like iron gall inks. If you are risk-averse and don't want to be bothered cleaning your pens with vinegar, it won't be a good fit for you. --- 🧪 Chroma --- ✍️ Writing Samples Rhodia / Iroful Midori /Tomoe River 68gsm Check the Midori photo for the correct color. Hammermill 20lb copy paper --- ## 📸 Photo 20 days later, photography Hammermill, Rhodia/ Iroful Midori / Tomoe River 68 gsm Oxidation in real time (Tomoe River 68 gsm paper) --- 🔍 Comparison I didn't add the old formula swatches for simplicity --- 💧 Water Test After 24 hours. --- 🎨 Artwork Wolf pup Tintenlabor Violet blue 1 (background), Gold Black, and Noodler's Red Rattler's Red. Pup Tintenlabor Violet Blue, Gold Adora-mouse-te Tinten labor, Violet Blue, Gold, and another IG ink --- - Pens Used: Pilot F3A, Lamy (EF/F/M/B/ Stub 1.1) , Waterman W2 vintage flex - What I Liked: · Colour, oxidation from royal blue to blue black - What I Did Not Like: If I want to nitpick, it's the cleaning. - What Some Might Not Like: Iron gall ink, lower than average lubrication. - Writing Experience: Excellent with most pens. - Pros: Lovely oxidation, well-behaved, water-resistant. - Cons: Not 100% waterproof. Medium maintenance ink, cleaning, etc. 🧷 Ink Characteristics - Shading: Yes. - Ghosting: Yes, on cheap paper. - Bleed Through: Yes, on thin, cheap paper. - Flow Rate: Wet - Lubrication: Decent - Nib Dry-out: Did not notice. - Start-up: Excellent. - Saturation: Gorgeous. - Sheen: No. - Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No - Nib Creep / Crud: Did not notice. - Staining: Did not notice. - Clogging: No. - Cleaning: I flushed the pen a few times and soaked it in diluted vinegar. - Water Resistance: Very Good. --- 🛒 Availability - Available in 30/50 ml bottle directly from: https://tintenlabor.mycommerce.shop/products/eisengallustinte-1-violettblau-schwarz --- 💬 Closing This is another excellent colour from Tintenlabor; it is elegant, mysterious, and a pleasure to use. No fountain pens were hurt in preparing this review. Please don’t hesitate to share your experience, writing samples, or any other comments. The more the merrier.