Kobe #2 Hatoba Pier Blue

[errantmarginalia]

Really liking this one:

 

 

Sheen:

 

 

On Tomoe River:

 

 

#2 vs. #14:

 

[migo984]

I think I still prefer the Maya Lapis, but that one looks very nice. Do you know how it compares to Island Blue (#37)?

[errantmarginalia]

I don't, as I haven't ordered #37 yet, but here's a comparison with the Shumi No Bungu Hako Sationery Blue:

 

 

I'd say the #2 is more muted?

Edited May 20, 2015 by gylyf

[migo984]

I don't, as I haven't ordered #37 yet, but here's a comparison with the Shumi No Bungu Hako Sationery Blue:

 

 

I'd say the #2 is more muted?

Thank you for the comparison. That's really helped.

 

Yes I'd agree. Moving towards Sky High maybe?

 

I do like that #2. One of the Kobes I hadn't previously considered. Sometimes the softer/less saturated Sailor inks can be a pleasant change. You might have caused me to break my "no more ink for a month" vow! :-)

[visvamitra]

Well - it does nothing for me but I'm glad you've shared the review with us

[errantmarginalia]

Well - it does nothing for me but I'm glad you've shared the review with us

 

More for me

[errantmarginalia]

Thank you for the comparison. That's really helped.

 

Yes I'd agree. Moving towards Sky High maybe?

 

I do like that #2. One of the Kobes I hadn't previously considered. Sometimes the softer/less saturated Sailor inks can be a pleasant change. You might have caused me to break my "no more ink for a month" vow! :-)

 

Sorry! (But not really )

 

Here's a comparison with Sky High, if that helps:

 

 

[migo984]

That's a very nice in-between shade. Bother! I'll have to buy it now :-)

[amberleadavis]

I think I still prefer the Maya Lapis, but that one looks very nice. Do you know how it compares to Island Blue (#37)?

 

I'm with you, but darn, this could get pricey.

 

Reaching for MayaLapis.

[perfaddict]

Nice review.

 

The sheen in Hatoba Pier Blue is wonderful. To my eye, Maya Lapis' unique character is its saturated violet-tinged blue than any sheen. These Kobe inks and their unique characteristics may prove to be a real wallet-drainer for me .

[errantmarginalia]

Nice review.

 

The sheen in Hatoba Pier Blue is wonderful. To my eye, Maya Lapis' unique character is its saturated violet-tinged blue than any sheen. These Kobe inks and their unique characteristics may prove to be a real wallet-drainer for me .

 

I think I spoke a little too soon. I do like the Pier Blue, but #14 remains the more interesting ink, I think.

[pajaro]

It's a wet ink?

[errantmarginalia]

It's a wet ink?

 

I find it to have the usual medium-wet Sailor flow.

[Jarod]

Moving towards Sky High maybe?

 

Old thread, but...

Actually, in my 1911S 21kt H-M, it looks a bit like Sky High; #17 Shitoya Blue is a lot closer to Sky High though, even a nice replacement for it.

In my 1911L 21kt H-B and my MB Meisterstück 144 "M", both wet writers, Hatoba is a sheen monster and is very saturated.

In drier nibs, regardless of their size, the sheen goes MIA and the ink is a lot lighter.