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Last month I worked on some reviews but didn't find time to actually adjust the images and upload them. Well now that is happening.

 

Everyone has heard of KWZ Ink, yes? If not, check them out as they are very good inks. I have experienced no problems in my Edison and Pelikan pens but I also don't keep my pens inked up for months on end with one ink. KWZ has a number of blue inks named "Azure". This is Azure #2. They vary in their appearance by how close to "true blue" they appear. None of the Azure's appear turquoise or teal, or even to blue-violet though Azure #1 is the closest there.

 

Usually I don't have any problems with KWZ ink on the papers I use. But Azure #2 was an exception. There was some spread, some slight feathering, and some show-through on the Mohawk via Linen paper I often use. On Tomoe River the handling was much better, and on the inkjet paper it was OK, but it seems I couldn't decide whether the ink was wet or dry there. So in the pen and papers I used I experienced non-standard behavior with this KWZ ink. I only got a sample of this ink, so will have to give it a try in another pen at some point.

 

Pen: Edison Nouvelle Premiere (F-steel)

Papers: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, TR=Tomoe River, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet.

 

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Not water resistant, but that wasn't expected.

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I wonder if Azure #4 is the same as the Blue #4. I'm looking forward to your comparisons. Thank you for a wonderful review.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I wonder if Azure #4 is the same as the Blue #4. I'm looking forward to your comparisons. Thank you for a wonderful review.

 

Oh, now you want comparisons of all the KWZ azures! I'll see what I can do.

 

I think the Azures and the Blues are different. I seem to remember that the "Blues" were part of the water-resistant line Konrad had during the various group buys. The Azures are part of the standard non-IG, not water resistant inks.

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White_Lotus, you are correct. I saw that post from Mrs. KWZI. OH, and we would love a comparison sheet. :D

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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