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So, I know these "reviews" of impossible-to-find inks can be frustrating, but I also know that I get pleasure out of seeing what's out there, even if I'll never be able to get a hold of it, so I hope these show-and-tells are taken in the spirit in which they're offered. With that said, this is a super-cool ink and a color I didn't expect to love as much as I do.

 

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On Rhodia and Life Banking Paper:

 

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On Life Noble:

 

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Smeared with water:

 

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One request if it isn't too much to ask. Do you have a picture of the ink when is it smeared with water a bit? I draw a bit and like to spread the ink on the drawing with a wet brush. The diluted color is important to me.

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Good review of a nice ink. My type. A very dark blue to say the least... Also, at least a shot of black, maybe a half a hint of red????

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One request if it isn't too much to ask. Do you have a picture of the ink when is it smeared with water a bit? I draw a bit and like to spread the ink on the drawing with a wet brush. The diluted color is important to me.

 

Ooo yes please . . .

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Is it really impossible to find, or just difficult? No longer made? What?

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One request if it isn't too much to ask. Do you have a picture of the ink when is it smeared with water a bit? I draw a bit and like to spread the ink on the drawing with a wet brush. The diluted color is important to me.

 

Added!

 

Is it really impossible to find, or just difficult? No longer made? What?

 

 

I only have a sample, but my understanding is it's sold out.

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Thanks for adding the water wash. The pink residue is a deal breaker for me as far as using this for sketching but I still think it's a lovely shade for writing with.

 

Thank you.

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Yes, thanks for the wash picture. I am partly color blind and wouldn't have noticed the pink unless graphophile pointed it out.

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Thanks so much for the review! It was really helpful for me, because I had been curious about this ink, and now I know I can safely not give it another thought. It looks a lot like Hougado's Deep Dark Indigo when you add a drop or two of water to it (which I tried, in a desperate attempt to lighten it up). I eventually ended up selling DDI as samples, since I knew it was too dark for my purposes.

 

I really appreciate you review though! It put my mind at ease. :)

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I'm so glad it's not a colour I like.

I can definitely live without it, but it's been a nice change of pace from my usual blues.

 

Lovely!

 

I think it has a certain character!

 

Thanks so much for the review! It was really helpful for me, because I had been curious about this ink, and now I know I can safely not give it another thought. It looks a lot like Hougado's Deep Dark Indigo when you add a drop or two of water to it (which I tried, in a desperate attempt to lighten it up). I eventually ended up selling DDI as samples, since I knew it was too dark for my purposes.

 

I really appreciate you review though! It put my mind at ease. :)

Happy to be of assistance! :)

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Lovely review and ink, why do Sailor have to make so many limited edition inks argh!

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I really like this color. Too bad it's not available, but I already have so many dark blue inks I will try not to be triggered into crying or going to my safe space.

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Very much like Noodler's Ellis Island Registrars ink from FPH. One of my favs because it's very dark yet not boring.

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Is this a store-specific ink, a regular line but LE ink, or what? And can Sailor be prevailed upon to make more? Enquiring minds want to KNOW....

Thanks for the review. And, well, not...

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