Montblanc Leo Tolstoy

[lgsoltek]

I finally got my own bottle of Tolstoy after three month's wait.

 

I like this bottle. But I like the square MB bottle more.

 

 

Splash

L: photo. R: scan. I think the photo is closer to what I see. The scan seems to make it bluer.

 

Writing sample

It's a medium blue with more green tint where the ink pools. I don't know if it's the pen (it's a new pen and the first time I ink it up) or the ink, but it writes very smooth and wet.

 

Sheen

Subtle red sheen at the edge.

 

Comparison

I shall just compare my current blues in rotation.

 

 

 

 

[migo984]

Thank you for your review.

This ink is my definition of 'bland'. It has nothing that sets it apart from a myriad of other inks so I'll move my bottles on.

[Joban]

Thanks for a great review. I was wondering about this ink and will have to check it out the next time I am in the MB store.

[visvamitra]

I'm not crazy about it.

[Uncial]

I love this ink, it's one of my favourite blue's. It does look a little bland here, but in person it is very nice.

[migo984]

I love this ink, it's one of my favourite blue's. It does look a little bland here, but in person it is very nice.

I thought this post flattered it :-)

[lgsoltek]

I love this ink, it's one of my favourite blue's. It does look a little bland here, but in person it is very nice.

 

 

I thought this post flattered it :-)

 

I do like this one.

[Mariusz888]

Actually I think about buying this ink. Thank you for excellent test.

[lapis]

I don't find mine bland at all. Rather like a really blue sky. Best of all, just over the ocean on a clear day.

 

So!

[AndyYNWA]

I like it...

[migo984]

I like it...

I've got some really gorgeous blue inks so I've spoilt myself - it takes a really outstanding blue ink to make an impression and to me this one is just mediocre. YMMV of course :-)

[lgsoltek]

I've got some really gorgeous blue inks so I've spoilt myself - it takes a really outstanding blue ink to make an impression and to me this one is just mediocre. YMMV of course :-)

 

So what are these really gorgeous blues that you speak of?

[migo984]

So what are these really gorgeous blues that you speak of?

As well as the usual Sailor-made suspects, I mix my own these days, from various ink mixing sets. The Platinum inks can reward you with wonderful sheen, dependent on the colours used. I also have some dyes I've started to experiment with. I made 3 especially successful blues I've called Copenhagen Blue, Blue Lake & Periwinke.

[VivienR]

It would be a nice blue... but I used so much purple, that sadly I completely lost all my interests in blue inks....

[amberleadavis]

Great review. Thank you.

[Pens Woods]

A nice review of the Tolstoy Sky Blue ink! I purchased a bottle last month and am thoroughly enjoying the ink. I've been searching for another bottle, but the Montblanc Boutiques seem to be out of the ink. I have my name in for back orders. Hopefully, some of the ink will be shipped to the stores here in King of Prussia and Tyson's Corner.

 

Pete

[rudyhou]

i'm not too crazy about blue inks. but this one catches my attention. i like how it is somewhat muted yet saturated enough to stand out and still quite easy on the eyes.

[amberleadavis]

LG, did you find any ghosting with this ink? I found that when I've used a really wet pen, you can see the outline of this ink on the other side (ghosting not bleed through).

[cveilleux]

Thanks for the great review! Although it does seem a bit bland I do love the color- blue inks are my favorite.

[lgsoltek]

LG, did you find any ghosting with this ink? I found that when I've used a really wet pen, you can see the outline of this ink on the other side (ghosting not bleed through).

 

 

Maybe a little? But not much.