Monteverde Documental Permanent Blue.

[Flaxmoore]

Quick little review of Documental Blue since I don't see one has been done.

 

Picture of review attached since it won't attach via imgur for some reason. https://imgur.com/fpngallery/HfMmfAt

 

Fairly smooth and wet ink, somewhat long dry time. Dry time is about 34 seconds on Rhodia, but sub-5 on cheap copy paper it can soak into. On cheap paper, it actually performs better regarding permanence, not quite as much smudging.

 

No real notable staining on my converter after a few weeks of writing.

 

Permanence is a slight misnomer. It'll smudge with water or alcohol, but is still clearly readable. Adjusting with a drier pen or a little water in the mix to dry the ink slightly may actually obviate this concern.

 

[jmccarty3]

I have been using Documental Blue at the office for several weeks now, comparing it to KWZ IG Blue-Black. Both inks are very well-behaved, but the Documental, not being an IG, remains blue, which I like. No shading, unfortunately, but a good, reliable, inexpensive ink. Next comparison will be will Montblanc Permanent Blue.

[The Good Captain]

I reckon I'll try this soon. The Montblanc one though, is a real belter.

[amberleadavis]

Thank you.

 

Someday the permanent blues won't be so chalky. You saved me from another disappointment.

[Flaxmoore]

Thank you.

 

Someday the permanent blues won't be so chalky. You saved me from another disappointment.

 

 

We can hope. I use it for its permanence, but that's basically it. Everything else lately gets Monteverde Sapphire or Higgins Black, a little more pop.

[jmccarty3]

Someday the permanent blues won't be so chalky. You saved me from another disappointment.

 

Amber, the Monteverde didn't strike me as being chalky, like the Sailor Storia and some other permanent blues. I will be interested in trying the new Sailor Sou-boku.

[amberleadavis]

OH, that's good to know. I'm looking forward to Blackstone's new Barrister Ink.