Kwzi Azure #5

[errantmarginalia]

Darker than I'd expected (I need to try #3), but a really nice, complex ink:

 

 

 

[jmccarty3]

At some point in all of these ink discussions, KWZI Azure #5 was likened to Parker Penman Sapphire (as has Bung Box Sapphire). In this review, it does look a little like PPS, but darker. I picked up a bottle of it at the Vanness table in DC, and if my life ever returns to a semblance of order, I will try it out. Right now, I'm going to look for the other discussion on Azure #5, which I think Amberlea wrote.

 

In the meantime, I'm glad I got a bottle of this. Thanks, gylyf, for this and all your other beautiful reviews.

[errantmarginalia]

At some point in all of these ink discussions, KWZI Azure #5 was likened to Parker Penman Sapphire (as has Bung Box Sapphire). In this review, it does look a little like PPS, but darker. I picked up a bottle of it at the Vanness table in DC, and if my life ever returns to a semblance of order, I will try it out. Right now, I'm going to look for the other discussion on Azure #5, which I think Amberlea wrote.

 

In the meantime, I'm glad I got a bottle of this. Thanks, gylyf, for this and all your other beautiful reviews.

 

My pleasure! I ordered my bottle on the strength of visvamitra's review. Mine seems darker (and, in general, greener than both PPS and BBS), but it's still a lovely ink, IMO.

[jmccarty3]

You're right, it was Visvamitra who suggested the likeness between PPS and Azure #5. We may not ever achieve an exact match, due to all the other variables (nibs, paper, monitors, scanners, cameras, brains), but we certainly have an abundance of beautiful inks. If I never bought another bottle of ink, I could write happily for the rest of my life with what I have.

[visvamitra]

Another great review. Thank you. It really looks darker in your review. This week Konrad will give samples of all his azures so I'll check Azure % and compare it with the old sample that was reviewed some time ago. He's supposed to have Azure 7 which is even closer to PSP. We'll see

[jmccarty3]

KWZI is giving the Sailor folks a run for their money.

[errantmarginalia]

If I never bought another bottle of ink, I could write happily for the rest of my life with what I have.

 

An enlightened perspective I'm trying, but failing miserably, to adopt!

 

Another great review. Thank you. It really looks darker in your review. This week Konrad will give samples of all his azures so I'll check Azure % and compare it with the old sample that was reviewed some time ago. He's supposed to have Azure 7 which is even closer to PSP. We'll see

 

Thanks, vis! I'll be really interested to hear about #7.

[amberleadavis]

My favorite is #4, and it's much more purple. I totally love it, but it is darker than I remembered.

[Cyber6]

Another great review. Thank you. It really looks darker in your review. This week Konrad will give samples of all his azures so I'll check Azure % and compare it with the old sample that was reviewed some time ago. He's supposed to have Azure 7 which is even closer to PSP. We'll see

 

I just got my hands on Azure #5.. and now you are telling me there is a Azure #7 ???.... this is getting to feel like an apple product...

[Tas]

 

I just got my hands on Azure #5.. and now you are telling me there is a Azure #7 ???.... this is getting to feel like an apple product...

 

[industryofuncool]

"Darker than I expected, but really nice."

That's exactly what I thought when I first tried it

[visvamitra]

@I met Konrad and it seems Azure 7 and 6 are still work in progress. Time will tell

[errantmarginalia]

@I met Konrad and it seems Azure 7 and 6 are still work in progress. Time will tell

 

I'm always happy to see more blue inks (even if the names could you use a little bit of inspiration).

[jmccarty3]

Finally had a chance to try Azure #5 and got pretty much the same results you did. You will see when Amber scans and posts my CRV in the big PPS thread. I found it to be a good bit darker than Bung Box Sapphire.