visvamitra Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 It seems Blackstone inks are a product of FPN - their origin can be traced back to 2013 when some of ink-testers (Amberlea minions) started discussng powdered inks. Soon after many of us had a chance to review / try the original SuSeMai powdered inks. The powders are gone but in the meantime they evolved into Blackstone ink concentrates and recently the line called Colours of Australia was created (based on those concentrates). Recently new colors were added to Blackstone lineup. Mishka from BureauDirect sent me samples. Thank you Blue Gum isn't really the color I would use on daily basis. I'm not keen on similar hues. It doesn't make me clench my teeth in pain but I don't find it enjoyable. The ink is heavily saturated and offers good level of flow and lubrication. I haven't experienced any issues like clogging or nib crud with this one. If you like similar hues this one may be interesting to you. Drops of ink on kitchen towel Color ID Color range Oxford, Jinhao 866, medium nib Rhodia, Jinhao 866, medium nib Midori, Jinhao 866, medium nib Water resistance https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
PaganArcher Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I need this ink. If only it were water resistant. Link to post Share on other sites
theverdictis Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Great review, shame about the water resistance. ''You can't stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes''. A A Milne Link to post Share on other sites
inkstainedruth Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Not a color for me -- too teal/green. But thanks, as always, for the review.Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth "It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen." Link to post Share on other sites
DrDebG Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Great review Vis! It looks too similar to Yama Dori and others in that hue. "Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today Link to post Share on other sites
Intensity Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Would be great to see a side-by-side comparison with Sailor's Jentle Yama-Dori and some teal Robert Oster inks. “I admit it, I'm surprised that fountain pens are a hobby. ... it's a bit like stumbling into a fork convention - when you've used a fork all your life.” Link to post Share on other sites
bobje Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Fascinating the way it separates into 2 colors, blue and green, with subtle indigo(?) sheening. , Reviews and articles on Fountain Pen Network CHINA, JAPAN, AND INDIAHua Hong Blue Belter | Penbbs 456 | Stationery | ASA Nauka in Dartmoor and Ebonite | ASA Azaadi | ASA Bheeshma | ASA Halwa | Ranga Model 8 and 8b | Ranga EmperorITALY AND THE UKFILCAO Roxi | FILCAO Atlantica | Italix Churchman's PrescriptorUSA, INK, AND EXPERIMENTSBexley Prometheus | Route 54 Motor Oil | Black Swan in Icelandic Minty Bathwater | Robert Oster Aqua | Diamine Emerald Green | Mr. Pen Radiant Blue | Three Oysters Giwa | Flex Nib Modifications | Rollstoppers Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Thanks Vis for the shout out! I liked the scent of this one. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
chromantic Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I think it looks interesting, and definitely better than the Blue Cypress. It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on. Link to post Share on other sites
bureaudirect Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Thanks Vis - great stuff.BTW could you still smell it? bureaudirect the home of quality stationerywww.bureaudirect.co.uk@bureaudirect Link to post Share on other sites
keybers Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 An enchanting color. Too bad it's not water resistant. Link to post Share on other sites
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