Monteverde Ink Reviews

[Charles Skinner]

I have noticed that there are very, very few "reviews" of Monteverde inks on the "review" section of FPN. Why would that be true? They make a fairly large number of inks. C. S.

[Tas]

No idea.

 

Don't assume anything though.

Their Blue Black (at least the old version. i've yet tot try the new one) and their black are both "solid" inks and a joy to use.

 

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[bobje]

Their new line is pretty cool, and it could be that the new line is just too new to have generated reviews. Red velvet is terrific. The old line of inks, I don't know why there were so few reviews.

[lapis]

I only have the old ones and they are/were... well, not at all that bad but then again, nothing special. They only "had" 10 standard/basic colors just like Waterman or 4001 or Skrip or Visconti etc.They didn't have anything to rave about like very subtle mixes in today's ROs or Iroshis or Sailors since 10 yeas ago. Or anything to avoid in regard to dubious physical properties.

[inkstainedruth]

I'll admit that the only Monteverde ink I've really tried is a sort of grayish blue/blue black that was swag from DCSS several years ago. It wasn't bad, but a little unsaturated for my taste. However, I did like it well enough to contact Monteverde about what it was called, and was told that while it was an LE ink for the show I could order a bottle of it directly from them. For, IIRC, $15 US plus nearly $12 MORE for s/h.

I passed.... For that kind of money, I can get a bottle of Akkerman #9 from Vanness, which is a really nice grey-blue. It's more ink, and of course the bonus is the awesome Akkerman bottle; plus, I'd be ordering other ink samples or bottles, and not, probably, get charged much more for shipping.

​That being said, some of the new Monteverde colors do look interesting.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[ENewton]

I would love to see a review of the new blue-black. Some of the swatches I've seen make it look purplish.

[Runnin_Ute]

Napa Burgundy is pretty nice. I picked up a sample at Goulet recently. I posted a comparison with some other reds...

 

here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/317171-week-2-8-jan-throw-of-the-dice-2017-weekly-ink-project/page-4

 

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[lgsoltek]

I have yet to try the new ones. There are a few I'd love to try.

[migo984]

I've got a few of these. I don't do reviews but can post a line of writing of each, if anyone's interested.

[Tas]

I've got a few of these. I don't do reviews but can post a line of writing of each, if anyone's interested.

 

Always . . . thank you

[antichresis]

I've got a few of these. I don't do reviews but can post a line of writing of each, if anyone's interested.

Yes, that would be great! I'm really interested in their new blue-black.

[migo984]

Yes, that would be great! I'm really interested in their new blue-black.

 

 

Always . . . thank you

 

 

Here are some quick writing samples of the new MV inks I have. Top line of each colour is made with a generic glass nib dip pen, which makes a medium- broad line. Bottom line is a Visconti glass nib pen, with a very fine line. The paper is a Silvine Memo book (original style). White, FP friendly c.80gsm

 

antichresis - I don't have the new blue-black yet.

 

[Tas]

Thanks migo984

[antichresis]

It's alright thanks!

[errantmarginalia]

Here are some quick writing samples of the new MV inks I have. Top line of each colour is made with a generic glass nib dip pen, which makes a medium- broad line. Bottom line is a Visconti glass nib pen, with a very fine line. The paper is a Silvine Memo book (original style). White, FP friendly c.80gsm

 

antichresis - I don't have the new blue-black yet.

 

Thanks, migo! I got a sample of Red Velvet on our recommendation, but have yet to try it. This reminds me that I should put it in a pen soon.

[jmccarty3]

I'm on my second fill of the new Blue-Black in an EF Waterman L'Etalon. It's so dark you'd mistake it for a black unless it got smeared. It's an exceedingly well behaved ink. Starts up right away, goes on smoothly, and dries quickly. Feathers a little on really bad copy paper, but less than most inks would. I think it's a winner, and the price is reasonable.

[antichresis]

I'm on my second fill of the new Blue-Black in an EF Waterman L'Etalon. It's so dark you'd mistake it for a black unless it got smeared. It's an exceedingly well behaved ink. Starts up right away, goes on smoothly, and dries quickly. Feathers a little on really bad copy paper, but less than most inks would. I think it's a winner, and the price is reasonable.

Will you be able to post some photos? Have you tried Diamine Eclipse (an ink I like but was too black too often to merit a bottle)?

[Arkanabar]

How do they stand up to sunlight?

[amberleadavis]

Thanks Migo.

 

When you get back to Australia, do you feel like putting these out in the sun and show us some fade results? (I know it isn't your usual thing).

[migo984]

Thanks Migo.

 

When you get back to Australia, do you feel like putting these out in the sun and show us some fade results? (I know it isn't your usual thing).

I'll give it a go :-) I'll write up a few lines of each & stick them in the suitcase. That big old hole in the ozone layer over Aus, and the resultant maxi strength UV rays, will definitely put them to the test! What is your recommended methodology Amber?