Montblanc Blue Hour

[Abner C. Kemp]

I received this ink today and thought I would post a couple quick pictures. This is a very interesting ink which can range anywhere from a somewhat dull blue-black to a teal depending on the nib and wetness. I am quite fond of it as it sort of toes the line between a standard blue and something a bit more exotic -- I'd call it understated with a twist. The writing sample was done on Tomoe River white paper. It was a bit difficult to pick up the green component of the ink in the pictures but I'm hoping some of the closeups will give a better idea of the range of hues.

 

Note: This is just a preliminary review. I will try to post a full review within the next week or so.

 

Edited July 8, 2015 by Abner C. Kemp

[tinkerteacher]

Blue Hour has an subtle, almost antique look to it with its green highlights and fade-out shading.

 

Subtle and sophisticated, that is what this ink is.

Edited July 8, 2015 by tinkerteacher

[lgsoltek]

It does look quite similar to Waterman Mysterious Blue.

[Abner C. Kemp]

It does look quite similar to Waterman Mysterious Blue.

 

Indeed. Both inks have a turquoise component that is very unique in a blue-black. Though I haven't tried Waterman Mysterious Blue I would venture a guess that the MB might have even more of a green component. The MB seems to go down blue but once it dries the teal overtones really show through. It's expensive stuff but it's a wonderfully complex ink IMO.

Edited July 8, 2015 by Abner C. Kemp

[amcityink]

Blue Hour has an subtle, almost antique look to it with its green highlights and fade-out shading.

 

Subtle and sophisticated, that is what this ink is.

 

Yes my exact thoughts. I've had a jar of this for a while, finally inked up my John Lennon with this color and love the antique look to it... it looks like, when I paint a wooden figure I carve, and then paint it with an umber, and wipe off as much of the umber as I can, leaving an Antique look to it.

 

Love this blue!

[Cipolla18]

Love this ink!!! I really enjoy the way it turns from a rich blue into a greeny blue when it dries!