Montblanc William Shakespeare Velvet Red

[Pravda]

Yesterday was able to get my hands on a bottle of Montblanc's latest Limited Edition ink, the William Shakespeare Velvet Red.

 

This is not a real review, however; let's consider it an introduction or a mini-review for those who are curious and cannot wait for a proper writeup?

 

 

The ink is on the darker side, blood colored red I would say. Very highly saturated, with a hint of shading (assume it would give better color variation in broad nibs). It felt slightly dry in the pen or on the nib, but it did not dry as quick as I would have imagined on the paper.

 

It reminds me of the Seasons Greetings of 2007 scented ink, but yet a bit darker. Almost the same red as Black Swan in English Roses right before it dries into the brownish shade.

 

Is it a red/black? Hmm.. from ½ a meter away I would have thought the written words were written in black ink.

[visvamitra]

It looks really nice.

[lgsoltek]

[heart pounding with exciting on reading the title]

Must get one!

Edited June 27, 2016 by Lgsoltek

[lgsoltek]

Okay, less excited when I read "slightly dry"...

[Pravda]

It has overall good fluidity, just that feel on the nib- you know- like Oyster Grey? I mean, its not very very slippery

[mmg122]

Love, love, love dark (blood) reds. Thanks so much for the heads up.

[Pravda]

Love, love, love dark (blood) reds. Thanks so much for the heads up.

 

 

You're welcome Here's the bottle/packaging

 

[lgsoltek]

It has overall good fluidity, just that feel on the nib- you know- like Oyster Grey? I mean, its not very very slippery

 

 

I don't have that but I see what you mean... So it flows well but isn't very lubrucating.

[Cyber6]

Is in my "ink to buy" list... :wub:

 

 

Thanks,

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review. I think this is one i can pass on (it's really clear that Claudia and I do NOT have the same taste in color...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Cyber6]

Thanks for the review. I think this is one i can pass on (it's really clear that Claudia and I do NOT have the same taste in color...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

That's FANTASTIC !!.. Think of all the ink you can have freely without worrying I would finish the stock... :lol:

[PS104]

Love it !

[Diderot]

Nice.

[Tom Kellie]

[Cyber6]

Can someone compare with Hitchcock?... I will say Hitchcock is darker..

 

 

C.

[inkstainedruth]

 

That's FANTASTIC !!.. Think of all the ink you can have freely without worrying I would finish the stock... :lol:

 

Yup, you can have this one, and all the murky greens, too. Well, maybe not J Herbin Vert Empire, which only gets murky looking when it fades....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[amberleadavis]

Is in my "ink to buy" list... :wub:

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Thanks for the review. I think this is one i can pass on (it's really clear that Claudia and I do NOT have the same taste in color...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

 

LOL. I want the ink because I love reds. I also love those bright purples that Claudia outgrew at 14. (Her words) However, Claudia and I agree about our greens not being too blue.

[white_lotus]

I love the packaging of this ink. I don't use reds often, but this looks like a nice one, not too bright. So I'll probably get this.

[DOrion]

How does this compare to the MB Corn Poppy Red and do we have an ETA of release please?

[Pravda]

How does this compare to the MB Corn Poppy Red and do we have an ETA of release please?

It's darker than CPR and since I'm reviewing it, then it's released