Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf 149 Italic Edge

[Tom Kellie]

[Tom Kellie]

[Tom Kellie]

[Tom Kellie]

[Tom Kellie]

~ Several former students now employed in East Asia have inquired about using Italic Edge for signatures on business documents.

 

During the course of any given year I seldom sign any documents, hence I'm poorly qualified to meaningfully respond to their question.

 

What exactly might constitute an ideal signature pen is unclear to me.

 

My own writing tends to be more along the lines of extended letters, or marginalia on manuscripts.

 

Italic Edge has shown its versatility in displaying inks of various hues and intensities.

 

While it would likely provide a legible signature, it's for others to suggest if it's especially well-suited for signatures.

 

On my writing desk Italic Edge has been a fountain pen which I associate with relaxed, pleasurable sketching or writing.

 

In short, it's great fun to use!

 

              Tom K.

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Here is the 6 January update of a dozen additional inks generously tested by Tom Kellie (as appear in above posts).

({date of post} and {page no.} are continually being added)

 

Inks for Italic Edge 100

   Recommended: Dry and | or Light Colours

   Tested:

      BIRMINGHAM PEN

         [Carrau reports six **, below, looked and behaved well]

         Aluminium Oxide **

            (blue|teal grey) darker than usual,

            nearly black

         Armadillo

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            good shading

         Barley

            light colour; softly glowing; shades well in this nib

         Blast Furnace

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            once again, a BIRMINGHAM PEN ink which is

            especially well-behaved in this nib

         Brushwood 

            good shading

         Carnation 

            charming pale ink 

         Cooked Spinach

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            high quality inks such as this from BIRMINGHAM  

            PEN provide lasting visual pleasure 

         Copperhead

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            pale shading evokes handwriting from past eras

         Cordovan 

            good shading

         Cornflower **

            (med blue, H20 resist) slightly darker; 

            fine behaviour

         Eroded Bronze **

            (slate blue) improved saturation

            makes it usable 

         Frostbite

         Guppy

         Hemlock Cone

         Juniper

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            dark hue and good shading

         Lichen Watermark **

            (murky green) now med saturation 

         Periwinkle

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            even pale-hued inks such as this perform in

            this nib, helping express life’s subtle moments

         Pincushion Moss **

            (green, H20 resist) deeper green than 

             usual 

         Pitted Nickel 

            outstanding colour and performance 

         Rotten Seaweed 

            superior shading and ease of handling seem to be 

            consistent traits of  BIRMINGHAM PEN inks

         Sterling Silver

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            wet or dry, BIRMINGHAM PEN inks provide

            attractive colour in addition to being

            well-behaved  

         Tattered Jute **

            (sepia, H20 resist) perfect in this pen 

         Terracotta 

            pale ink; good shading

         Towboat

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            sensational in this nib

      BOOKBINDER SNAKE INK  

         Everglades Ratsnake ^^

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

      CARAN D’ACHE  

         Chromatics Cosmic Black

         Chromatics Delicate Green

         Chromatics Divine Pink

         Chromatics Electric Orange

            classic colour; vibrant ink

         Chromatics Hypnotic Turquoise

            Chromatics line of inks has consistently shown superb 

            performance 

         Chromatics Idyllic Blue

            superb ink flow; lovely colour

         Chromatics Infinite Grey

         Chromatics Infra Red

         Chromatics Magnetic Blue

         Chromatics Organic Brown

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            clear, crisp strokes and lines; smooth ink flow;

            no issues of any sort

         Chromatics Ultra Violet

            highest performance in this nib

         Chromatics Vibrant Green

            reliable; exceptionally smooth; well-behaved

      COLORVERSE  

         TexMex

            high saturation 

         Quahog

            pale, distinctive colour

      DE ATRAMENTIS  

         Kir Royal

            (scented) this complex formulation of  
            natural ingredients and pigments performs well

      DIAMINE  

         Ancient Copper

            performs well

         Aqua Blue

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Blue Black Archival Registrar’s Ink

         Blue Velvet

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         China Blue

         Damson

         Deep Magenta

            well behaved 

         Delamere Green

            high saturation; well lubricated

         Earl Grey **

            darker grey; more saturated than usual

         Eau de Nil

         Eclipse **

            (very dark purple) black when wet; 

            Tom Kellie reports favourably 

         Golden Brown

         Graphite

         Green Umber

         Havasu Turquoise

            ravishing colour is very impressive in this nib 

         Honey Burst

         Maroon

         Midnight

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            outstanding ink allows for bold statements in this nib

         Onyx Black

         Oxblood

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            DIAMINE inks offer distinctive hues plus 

            excellent performance 

         Presidential Blue

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

         Prussian Blue

         Pumpkin

         Quartz Black

            dark tone, but the nib still exhibits pleasant shading 

         Red Dragon

         Safari

            admirably suited for this pen 

         Salamander

         Sargasso Sea

         Silver Fox

            well behaved; excellent shading

         Teal

         Tropical Green

            colour evokes intense green of chlorophyll

            in jungle foliage 

         Tyrian Purple

            dry ink exceptionally well suited for this nib

      FERRIS WHEEL PRESS  

         Fleur-de-nuit

            pale, pastel ink performs well in this nib

      FRITZ SCHIMPF

         Fritzrot * ^

            (red) wet; good saturation; good 

            shading

         Gelassenheit

            an ideal ink for this pen

         Gewitterwolke

         Morgenröte

         Niebla

            (misty violet) an ideal ink for this pen

         Photographer’s Blue ^^^

            dryness is good match for this nib; good shading

         Sirimiri

         Sundowner *

            (orange) wet; good saturation; good 

            shading

         Zwischenlicht ^ **

      GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL   

         Cobalt Blue

            premium colour and performance 

         Cognac Brown

            performs well; pleasant shading

         Garnet Red

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Gulf Blue

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            soft, relatively pale; shows well in this nib,

            with ample room for colour

         Hazelnut Brown

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            outstanding performance in daily writing

         India Red

            full, rich hue

         Moss Green

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            strikingly well-behaved in this nib

         Olive Green

            lovely hue, good shading; delightful 

         Royal Blue

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            shrugging off the chill to flow smoothly,

            nib and ink lay down a classic colour

         Stone Grey

            raw, uncompromising colour (suitable for  

            serious writing tasks requiring visual gravity)

         Turquoise 

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            shades, performs gracefully, and has a

            classic look

         Violet Blue

            for those who appreciate a paler hue

         Viper Green

            good shading

      J HERBIN

         Ambre de Birmanie

         Bleu des Profondours

         Bleu Myosotis

            optimal ink flow and no skipping 

         Bleu Nuit

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            a favourite for years, performing 

            with panache in this nib

         Café des Iles

         Éclat de Saphir

         Larmes de Cassis

         Lie de Thé

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            reliable inks from J HERBIN perform well

            well in this nib

         Rose Cyclamen

         Rouge Opéra

            deep colour enhanced by this pen’s broad strokes

         Rouille d’Ancre

            anchor rust pastel colour shows well in this nib

         Terre de Feu

            high saturation; not dry, but performs 

            well in this nib

         Vert Empire

         Vert Réséda

            colour inspired by mignonette (Reseda) foliage

         Violette Pensée

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            fully saturated colour with perceptible shading; 

            free-flowing in this nib

      JACQUES HERBIN

         Rouge d’Orient

      JUSTWRITE + MONTBLANC (amberleadavis’ personal

                                                       blend)

         Blackstone Red + Red Fox (Petit Prince) ^^

            redder than  Red Fox; nib crud evident

      KWZ INK

         Grapefruit

            high saturation 

         Honey

         [Carrau reports both **, below, looked and  

         performed outstandingly]

         Iron Gall Blue-Black **
           high saturation; no shading in dip test

         Iron Gall Green #3 **
           (green-black) similar colour to the tree 

            Norway spruce; high saturation; no 

            shading in dip test

         Maroon

         Thief’s Red

      KYOTO INKS

         Kyo No Oto Aonibi **

            (slate blue) beautiful shading; slight 

            skipping; performs best in this pen

         Kyo No Oto Adzuki-iro

         Kyo No Oto Ginkaisyoku

         Kyo No Oto Hisoku

         Kyo No Oto Imayou-iro

         Kyo No Oto Kokeiro

         Kyo No Oto Moegiiro

            rich colour; excellent shading; top-level 

            performance 

         Kyo No Oto Nureba-iro

         Kyo No Oto Ochiguri-iro

         Kyo No Oto Ruri-iro

         Kyo No Oto Ryokuyuiro

         Kyo No Oto Sakuranezumi

         Kyo No Oto Yamabukiiro

         Kyo-Iro Flaming Red of Fushimi

         Kyo-Iro Soft Snow of Ohara

         Kyo-Iro Stone Road of Gion

      L’ ARTISAN PASTELLIER

         Bleu Méditerranée

         Gris de Payne

            bravura performance in this nib

         Heure Dorée

         Omi Osun

         Sepia

         Teodora

         Yalumba

      L’ ARTISAN PASTELLIER CALLIFOLIO

         Anahuac

         Andrinople

            dark, rich-toned ink

         Atlantique

         Aurora

         Baikal

         Bleu Azur

         Bonne Espérance

            exceptional performance in this nib; near-ideal 

            behaviour

         Bordeaux

            lush ink oozes colour through this nib

         Bosohore

            this premium dry ink works well in the nib

         Botany Bay

         Bourgogne

            another example of a sophisticated ink 

            working well in this nib

         Byzance

            truly outstanding performance in this nib

         Cannelle

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            Cinnamon in hue, shading in style, 

            full of warm character in this nib

         Cassis

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Equinoxe(5)

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            impeccable performance with subtle

            shading and remarkable crispness 

         Equinoxe(6)

         Grenat

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            both nib and ink perform well despite

            below-freezing indoor temperatures 

         Inti

         Itzamna

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            warm colour; subtle shading

         Oconto

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            admittedly Oconto is an old favourite,

            largely due to its steady, reliable 

            character 

         Ohlanga

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            never troublesome; smooth in this nib,

            with the essential quality of clarity 

         Olifants

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Olivastre

            rich colour flows with ease from this nib

         Pacifique

         Ultramarine 

            deep hue with rich colour

         Violet

      MONTBLANC

         Blue (Around the World in 80 Days)

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Blue (Homage to Napoleon I)

            had the sterling quality of this ink in this nib

            been known, it would’ve resulted in the 

            purchase of three bottles

         Burgundy Red 

         Chinese Blue (The Blues Palette)

            soothing colour evokes fine blue porcelain 

         Cool Grey

         Egyptian Blue (The Blues Palette)

            shades well in this nib

         Emerald

         Encre du Desert (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

         Greek Blue (Homer)

            a dream ink for both colour and overall performance

         Green (Homage to the Brothers Grimm)

            dark tone; shades well; full richness of hue 

            on display 

         Jazz Blue (Miles Davis) ^^^

            dry, not very saturated ink, shades well 

            in this nib

         Lapis Lazuli (The Blues Palette)

            classic, rich blue shows well in this nib 

         Meisterstück Glacier

         Midnight Blue

         Mint Green (Homage to Victoria & Albert)

         Modena Red

         Orange (Montblanc x Naruto)

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            offers nothing less than ideal overall 

            performance in this nib

         Permanent Grey (Meisterstück 90 Years)

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            pale colour with good shading

         Petrol Blue (Colour of the Year 2019)

         Purple (Great Characters Enzo Ferrari)

            deep, rich, resonant purple 

         Red (The Legend of the Zodiacs, The Tiger)

            with this nib, a deep, warm colour such as this

            evokes a subtle sense of passion

         Red Fox (Petit Prince)

         Rosso Antico (Homage to Hadrian)

         Royal Blue

         Scarlet Red (Homage to Arthur Conan Doyle)

         Toffee Brown **

            (usually reddish brown) more 

            saturated; more red when wet | more 

            chocolate when dry; modest shading on

            Rhodia

         Ultramarine (The Blues Palette) ^^^

            wet; very dark; good shading; sheen present 

            (amount is paper dependent - gold on Tomoe

            River)

         Ultra Black

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            crisp, very well-behaved, and smooth-flowing,

            helping produce exact strokes in this nib

         Velvet Red (William Shakespeare)

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            as good as it gets in this nib —

            stellar writing performance

      ORGANICS STUDIO

         Cobalt Blue 

            colour suitable for work and home

         Copper Turquoise

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            the nib displays well, rich colours such as this

         Hunter Green (James Joyce)

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            dark tones recall dense forest undergrowth 

         Maebel’s Scarlet

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            writing with ORGANICS STUDIO inks is a    
            pleasant consequence of testing ink

            performance in the Italic Edge 100

         Manganese Blue|Black

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            when daylight diminishes to be replaced by    
            night’s dark cover, Manganese Blue|Black shines

         Nitrogen Royal Blue

            this saturated ink is exceptionally well-behaved     
            in this very broad nib

         Rogalian

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            from a burning pyre of colour, this ink checks     
            all the boxes for a first-class, premium ink

      PARKER  

         Quink Blue Black

            (“permanent” or stain-capable, not waterproof)

         Quink Washable Blue

         Penman Sapphire ^^^

            great sheen; some shading (usually not seen)

            on Rhodia; slightly too wet for this nib

      PELIKAN EDELSTEIN  

         Adventurine

         Apatite 

            PELIKAN‘S 2022 Gemstone Ink of the Year 

            flows smoothly from this nib

         Aquamarine        
         Garnet

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Jade

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            distinctive, soothing colour behaves well

            on Feinpost and in this nib

         Mandarin

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            once again, another PELIKAN EDELSTEIN ink

            demonstrates superior performance in this nib

         Olivine ^^^

            more shading than seen with 

            P W AKKERMAN Shocking Blue

         Onyx

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            bold and vivid ink displays well in this nib

         Smoky Quartz 

            fairly dry ink is admirably suited to this nib

         Star Ruby

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Tanzanite

         Topaz

            dry ink with richly saturated hue performs well in this 

            nib

      PELIKAN 4001  

         [Iron Gall] Blue-Black **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            Tom Kellie reports this ink is an ideal match    
            for this nib, as it’s notably dry

            {26 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Brilliant Black

            controlled performance in this nib distinguishes 

            PELIKAN 4001 inks

         Brilliant Brown

            well behaved, smooth flow, no skipping

         Brilliant Red

            fairly dry ink is admirably suited to this nib

         Dark Green

            paper-friendly, nib-friendly, user-friendly

         Königsblau [Royal Blue]

         Turquoise 

         Violet

      PILOT IROSHIZUKU

         Ajisai **

            (light blue) colour similar to but more 

            saturated than the flowers the Cape 

            Jasmine (Plumbago) and the Cornflower

         Ama-iro

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            highly recommended for both ease of use

            and shading in this nib

         Asa-gao

         Chiku-rin

         Fuyu-gaki

         Fuyu-syogun

         Hotaru-bi

         Kiri-same

            (light grey) shades well in this nib

         Kon-peki

         Kosumosu

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            soft colour that is still easy to read and

            well-behaved 

         Ku-jaku

         Momiji

         Murasaki-shikibu

         Shin-kai

         Shin-ryoku 

            rich saturation

         Sui-gyoku

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            typically of  Iroshizuku, another stellar  

            performer; very well-behaved

         Syo-ro

            typically of  Iroshizuku, well suited to this nib’s 

            ability to display rich colour 

         Tsuki-yo

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Tsuyu-kusa

         Yama-budo

            free-flowing; well-lubricated; saturated colour

      PILOT NAMIKI

         Blue

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            flows smoothly; a nice match with this 

            broad nib

      PLATINUM

         Cassis Black

         Pigment Ink Brun Sepia

            [pigmented]

      P W AKKERMAN  

         Bezuidenwoudgroen

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            not only lovely shading, but also superb      

            performance on Fritz Schimpf Feinpost paper

         China Town Red

            very well suited to the nib

         Delfts Blauw **

            Tom Kellie reports this ink is the quintessential      
            light yet saturated blue, and as such deserves 

            a revisit to show its colour

         Garuda Rood

         Groenmarkt Smaragd

         Hofkwartier Groen

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            here is shading of an especially striking 
            variety — botanical colouration in ink

         Hofvijver Grijs

         Hopjesbruin

            good shading; smooth, easy-to-write-with ink

         [Iron Gall] Ijzer-Galnoten Blauw|Zwart

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            especially pleasing shade of blue

         KoninginneNach-Blauw

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            a second test reports that the ink glides with
            extraordinary smoothness across the paper

            [Feinpost]

         Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indigo

         Mauritshuis Magenta

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Oranje Boven

            vivid saturation 

         Parkpop Purper

         Passage Blauw

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            wondrous beauty on paper 

         Residentie Blauw

         Royal Akkermanblauw uitwasbaar

            [washable] quintessentially premium ink works well 

            in this nib

         Shocking Blue ^^^

            little shading; slight sheen; ink may be too wet for this 

            nib

      ROBERT OSTER

         African Gold

            striking colour, beautiful shading

         Australian Opal Mauve

            performs in this pen

         Australian Opal Pink

            very light-toned ink performs in this pen

         Australis Tea

            well-behaved

         Blood Moon

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            very nice flow

         Caffe Crema

         Cities of America Oklahoma City

         Direct Sun

         Dragon’s Night

            very dark ink still shades in this nib

         Fire Engine Red

         Grey Seas **

            (blue-leaning grey) well behaved;

            beautiful shading; Tom Kellie reports superb hue and 

            performance

         Lemon Grass

         Midnight Sapphire **

            (grey-leaning blue) well behaved;

            lovely shading similar to PELIKAN 4001 

            Blue-Black

         Muddy Bucket

            shades very well

         Muddy Sand

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            sensational, and well-matched for this nib

         Purple Rock **

            (grey purple) much more saturated |

            darker; less grey than usual; less 

            shading than usual

         Rubine

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            beautiful and practical, continuing this tradition 

            of  ROBERT OSTER inks

         Soda Pop Blue

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            saturated, well lubricated, intensely coloured; 

            Soda Pop Blue makes a strong impression 

         Tangerine

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            a citrus hue with visual | chromatic Vitamin C
            for the close of the year

         Terracotta

            an ideal ink for this pen

         Tokyo Blue Denim

         Vanness Blue River

         Velvet Crush

            an ideal match with this nib

         Vine Leaf

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}
      ROHRER & KLINGNER

         Alt-Bordeaux

         Alt-Goldgrün

         Blu mare

         Deep Pine forest

         dokumentus light blue

            (H20 resist)

         Fernambuk (Pernambuco)

         Helianthus

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            even as light-toned an ink as this shows well

            in this nib

         Kastanienbraun

         Königsblau

            ROHRER & KLINGNER inks have been outstanding  

            performers in this nib

         Leipziger Schwarz

            very dark ink provides intense contrast in this nib

         Morinda

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

            as rich a red as one might wish; smooth; well-behaved 

         [Iron Gall] Salix

         [Iron Gall] Scabiosa

         Sepia

         Solferino

            lovely eglantine violet colour; effortless ink flow

         Smaragdgrün

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            pleasant shading, attractive colour, and smooth flow;  

            Smaragdgrün is delightful 

         Verdigris

         Verdura
      SAILOR

         [Pigmented] Nano Kiwa-guro

            (“shiny” black, H20 resist) dark tone 

         Manyo Ink Kakitsubata 

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            Love, Love, Love!  Kakitsubata ink inspires 

            passion due to its superb performance 

         Manyo Ink Kuzu

         Manyo Ink Nadeshiko **

            (light blue) colour similar to but more 

            saturated than the flowers the Cape 

            Jasmine (Plumbago) and the Cornflower;

            (similar to PILOT Iroshizuku Ajisai)

         Manyo Ink Ume

         Nagasawa Kobe Ink Maiko-West Pearl Blue

            pale ink shades well in this nib

         Potsu-Potsu

            {6 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            superlative ink eases both writing and sketching 

         [Pigmented] Seiboko Blue-Black

            (blue black, H20 resist) just about as good

            as it gets; top performance in all respects 

         Shikiori Ink Yonaga

            dark ink’s subtle tones show well in the nib

         Yurameku Ink Itezora

            pale ink that shades well in the nib

         Yurameku Ink Kyokkou

            light tone performs well in the nib
      SCRIBE

         Indigo ^^^

            good shading; sheen present (amount is 

            paper dependent)

      SUPER5

         Delhi | Orange ^^

      TACCIA UKIYO-E

         Hiroshige-Ruri

            dry; effortless performance

      3•OYSTERS

         Aqua Green

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            well-balanced; another 3•OYSTERS ink

            exceptionally well-suited for this nib

         Blue

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Bukhansan

         Chilli Red

            performs well in this nib

         Mustard

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            the well-crafted inks by 3•OYSTERS

            all work well in this nib

         Seal Brown

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            discovering the lovely 3•OYSTERS inks is 
            another pleasant consequence of testing ink

            performance in the Italic Edge 100

      WALDMANN

         Blue

            good shading 

      WATERMAN

         Serenity Blue **

            very wet

——————

   Tested by:

      * Como (on Feinpost or Brause Calligraphy)

      ** Carrau (on Rhodia or Staples TruRed)

      ^ Sebastian Stolz (on Feinpost)
      ^^ amberleadavis

      ^^^ bunnspecial (on Feinpost, Rhodia, or Tomoe River)

      all others Tom Kellie (on Feinpost)

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Here is the 14 January ‘23 update of a dozen additional inks generously tested by Tom Kellie (as appear in above posts).

({date of post} and {page no.} have been added for all ink tests to date)

 

Inks for Italic Edge 100

   Recommended: Dry and | or Light Colours

   Tested:

      BIRMINGHAM PEN

         [Carrau reports six **, below, looked and behaved well]

         Aluminium Oxide **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (blue|teal grey) darker than usual,

            nearly black

         Armadillo

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            good shading

         Barley

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            light colour; softly glowing; shades well in this nib

         Blast Furnace

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            once again, a BIRMINGHAM PEN ink which is

            especially well-behaved in this nib

         Brushwood

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

            good shading

         Carnation

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            charming pale ink 

         Cooked Spinach

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            high quality inks such as this from BIRMINGHAM  

            PEN provide lasting visual pleasure 

         Copperhead

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            pale shading evokes handwriting from past eras

         Cordovan 

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            good shading

         Cornflower **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (med blue, H20 resist) slightly darker; 

            fine behaviour

         Eroded Bronze **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (slate blue) improved saturation

            makes it usable 

         Frostbite

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Guppy

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Hemlock Cone

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Juniper

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            dark hue and good shading

         Kyanite

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            colour inspired by bladed crystals of

            metamorphic kyanite 

         Lichen Watermark **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (murky green) now med saturation 

         Periwinkle

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            even pale-hued inks such as this perform in

            this nib, helping express life’s subtle moments

         Pincushion Moss **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (green, H20 resist) deeper green than 

             usual 

         Pitted Nickel 

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            outstanding colour and performance 

         Rotten Seaweed 

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            superior shading and ease of handling seem to be 

            consistent traits of  BIRMINGHAM PEN inks

         Sterling Silver

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            wet or dry, BIRMINGHAM PEN inks provide

            attractive colour in addition to being

            well-behaved  

         Tattered Jute **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (sepia, H20 resist) perfect in this pen 

         Terracotta 

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

            pale ink; good shading

         Towboat

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            sensational in this nib

      BOOKBINDER SNAKE INK  

         Everglades Ratsnake ^^

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

      CARAN D’ACHE  

         Chromatics Cosmic Black

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

         Chromatics Delicate Green

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Chromatics Divine Pink

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Chromatics Electric Orange

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            classic colour; vibrant ink

         Chromatics Hypnotic Turquoise

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            Chromatics line of inks has consistently shown superb 

            performance 

         Chromatics Idyllic Blue

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            superb ink flow; lovely colour

         Chromatics Infinite Grey

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Chromatics Infra Red

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Chromatics Magnetic Blue

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Chromatics Organic Brown

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            clear, crisp strokes and lines; smooth ink flow;

            no issues of any sort

         Chromatics Ultra Violet

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            finest performance in this nib

         Chromatics Vibrant Green

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            reliable; exceptionally smooth; well-behaved

      COLORVERSE  

         TexMex

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            high saturation 

         Quahog

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            pale, distinctive colour

      DE ATRAMENTIS  

         Kir Royal

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            (scented) this complex formulation of  
            natural ingredients and pigments performs well

      DIAMINE  

         Ancient Copper ***

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            performs well

            {02 Oct ‘22}  {pp. 12-13}

         Aqua Blue

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Blue Black Archival Registrar’s Ink

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            another exceptional ink for producing crisp, clear

            strokes from this nib

         Blue Velvet

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         China Blue

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            a go-to, do-anything ink also performs 

            very well in this nib

         Damson

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            well-behaved; lays down crisp lines

         Deep Magenta

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            well behaved 

         Delamere Green

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            high saturation; well lubricated

         Earl Grey **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            darker grey; more saturated than usual

         Eau de Nil

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            elegant, lovely hue

         Eclipse **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (very dark purple) black when wet

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            richly dark hue displays well in this nib

         Golden Brown

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

         Graphite

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Green Umber

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            deep forest green evokes the Redwoods 

         Havasu Turquoise

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            ravishing colour is very impressive in this nib 

         Honey Burst

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            lively; fully lives up to its name 

         Imperial Purple

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

         Maroon

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06} 

         Midnight

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            outstanding ink allows for bold statements in this nib

         Onyx Black

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Oxblood

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            DIAMINE inks offer distinctive hues plus 

            excellent performance 

         Presidential Blue

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

         Prussian Blue

            {19 Jul ‘22}  {p. 01}

            less lubricated, dryer ink, such as this, works better

            than more lubricated, wet ink,, in this nib

         Pumpkin

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Quartz Black

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            dark tone, but the nib still exhibits pleasant shading 

         Red Dragon

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            a full-bodied ink that writes well in this nib

         Safari

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            admirably suited to this nib 

         Salamander

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            a subtle ink that flows nicely in this nib

         Sargasso Sea

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            not at all dry, yet pleasant to use, with a lovely

            spectrum all its own

         Silver Fox

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

            well behaved; excellent shading

         Teal

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

         Tropical Green

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            colour evokes intense green of chlorophyll

            in jungle foliage 

         Tyrian Purple

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

            dry ink exceptionally well suited for this nib

      FERRIS WHEEL PRESS  

         Fleur-de-nuit

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            pale, pastel ink performs well in this nib

      FRITZ SCHIMPF

         Fritzrot * ^

            {19 Jul ‘22}  {p. 01}

            {22 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            (red) wet; good saturation; good 

            shading

         Gelassenheit

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            an ideal ink for this pen

         Gewitterwolke

            {19 Jul ‘22}  {p. 01}

            ample ink flow

         Morgenröte

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

         Niebla

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (misty violet) exceptionally well-behaved

            and smooth, an ideal ink for this nib

         Sirimiri

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            well-lubricated, yet easy to manage in this nib 

         Sundowner *

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (orange) wet; good saturation; good 

            shading

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

         Zwischenlicht ^ ** ^^^

            {23 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            {22 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            dryness is good match for this nib; good shading

      GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL   

         Cobalt Blue

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            premium colour and performance 

         Cognac Brown

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            performs well; pleasant shading

         Garnet Red

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Gulf Blue

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            soft, relatively pale; shows well in this nib,

            with ample room for colour

         Hazelnut Brown

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            outstanding performance in daily writing

         India Red

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            full, rich hue

         Midnight Blue

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            a thoroughbred among inks — one of the

            finest from GRAF VON FABER-CASTELL

         Moss Green

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            strikingly well-behaved in this nib

         Olive Green

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

            lovely hue, good shading; delightful 

         Royal Blue

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            shrugging off the chill to flow smoothly,

            nib and ink lay down a classic colour

         Stone Grey

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            raw, uncompromising colour (suitable for  

            serious writing tasks requiring visual gravity)

         Turquoise

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            shades, performs gracefully, and has a

            classic look

         Violet Blue

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            for those who appreciate a paler hue

         Viper Green

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

            good shading

      J HERBIN

         Ambre de Birmanie

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

         Bleu des Profondours

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

         Bleu Myosotis

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            optimal ink flow and no skipping 

         Bleu Nuit

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            a favourite for years, performing 

            with panache in this nib

         Café des Iles

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

         Éclat de Saphir

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

         Larmes de Cassis

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            light-toned ink shows well in this nib

         Lie de Thé

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            reliable inks from J HERBIN perform well

            well in this nib

         Rose Cyclamen

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

         Rouge Opéra

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            deep colour enhanced by this pen’s broad strokes

         Rouille d’Ancre

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            anchor rust pastel colour shows well in this nib

         Terre de Feu

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            high saturation; not dry, but performs 

            well in this nib

         Vert Empire

            {21 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            fairly dry ink suits this nib; adequate ink flow

         Vert Réséda

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            colour inspired by mignonette (Reseda) foliage

         Violette Pensée

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            fully saturated colour with perceptible shading; 

            free-flowing in this nib

      JACQUES HERBIN

         Rouge d’Orient

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            stellar performance; suitable for daily use

      JUSTWRITE + MONTBLANC (amberleadavis’ personal

                                                       blend)

         Blackstone Red + Red Fox (Petit Prince) ^^

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07} 

            redder than  Red Fox; nib crud evident

      KWZ INK

         Grapefruit

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            high saturation 

         Honey

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            distinctive colour tones show very well 

            in this nib

         [Carrau reports both **, below, looked and  

         performed outstandingly]

         Iron Gall Blue-Black **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

           high saturation; no shading in dip test

         Iron Gall Green #3 **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

           (green-black) similar colour to the tree 

            Norway spruce; high saturation; no 

            shading in dip test

         Maroon

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

         Thief’s Red

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

      KYOTO INKS

         Kyo No Oto Aonibi **

            {19 Jul ‘22}  {p. 01}

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (slate blue) beautiful shading; slight 

            skipping; performs best in this pen

         Kyo No Oto Adzuki-iro

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            living up to its name, a subdued colour 

            which works well in this nib 

         Kyo No Oto Ginkaisyoku

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Kyo No Oto Hisoku

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            well suited to this nib 

         Kyo No Oto Imayou-iro

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

         Kyo No Oto Kokeiro

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            evocative of the incomparably sublime

            Moss Temple

         Kyo No Oto Moegiiro

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            rich colour; excellent shading; top-level 

            performance 

         Kyo No Oto Nureba-iro

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Kyo No Oto Ochiguri-iro

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Kyo No Oto Ruri-iro

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Kyo No Oto Ryokuyuiro

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Kyo No Oto Sakuranezumi

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

         Kyo No Oto Yamabukiiro

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            shaded gold colour evokes nostalgia for

            seasons long past; flows very well

         Kyo-Iro Flaming Red of Fushimi

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            dry and trouble-free

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Kyo-Iro Soft Snow of Ohara

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

         Kyo-Iro Stone Road of Gion

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

      L’ ARTISAN PASTELLIER

         Bleu Méditerranée

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

         Gris de Payne

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            ideal control, feedback, smoothness:

            bravura performance in this nib

         Heure Dorée

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            very well-behaved ink expresses well,

            the photographer’s  “golden hour” 

         Omi Osun

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            the superb inks made in Albi, FRA by 

            L’ ARTISAN PASTELLIER are well-suited

            to this nib

         Sepia

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            soft pastel hue works well in this nib 

         Teodora

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

         Yalumba

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            dry; strikingly well-behaved; a pleasure to use

      L’ ARTISAN PASTELLIER CALLIFOLIO

         Anahuac

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            deep, warm tones show well in this nib

         Andrinople

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            dark, rich-toned ink

         Atlantique

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Aurora

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

         Baikal

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Bleu Azur

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Bonne Espérance

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

            exceptional performance in this nib; near-ideal 

            behaviour

         Bordeaux

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            lush ink oozes colour through this nib

         Bosohore

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06} 

            this premium dry ink works well in the nib

         Botany Bay

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Bourgogne

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            another example of a sophisticated ink 

            working well in this nib

         Byzance

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            truly outstanding performance in this nib

         Cannelle

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            Cinnamon in hue, shading in style, 

            full of warm character in this nib

         Cassis

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Equinoxe(5)

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            impeccable performance with subtle

            shading and remarkable crispness 

         Equinoxe(6)

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

         Grenat ^^^

            {18 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            both nib and ink perform well despite

            below-freezing indoor temperatures 

         Inti

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            deep, warm golden flame hue

         Itzamna

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            warm colour; subtle shading

         Noir

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            as with its brethren listed here, easy to handle

            and shades well

         Oconto

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            admittedly Oconto is an old favourite,

            largely due to its steady, reliable 

            character 

         Ohlanga

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            never troublesome; smooth in this nib,

            with the essential quality of clarity 

         Olifants

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Olivastre

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            rich colour flows with ease from this nib

         Pacifique

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Ultramarine

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            deep hue with rich colour

         Violet

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

      MONTBLANC

         Blue (Around the World in 80 Days)

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Blue (Homage to Napoleon I)

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            had the sterling quality of this ink in this nib

            been known, it would’ve resulted in the 

            purchase of three bottles

         Burgundy Red 

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            especially pleasing in this nib 

         Chinese Blue (The Blues Palette)

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            soothing colour evokes fine blue porcelain 

         Cool Grey

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            understated, calm colour

         Egyptian Blue (The Blues Palette)

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            shades well in this nib

         Emerald

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Encre du Desert (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry)

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Greek Blue (Homer)

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

            a dream ink for both colour and overall performance

         Green (Homage to the Brothers Grimm)

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            dark tone; shades well; full richness of hue 

            on display

         Jazz Blue (Great Characters Miles Davis) ^^^

            {14 Sep ‘22}  {p. 09}

            dry, not very saturated ink, shades well 

            in this nib

         Lapis Lazuli (The Blues Palette)

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            classic, rich blue shows well in this nib 

         Meisterstück Glacier

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            stellar performer

         Midnight Blue

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

         Mint Green (Homage to Victoria & Albert)

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            well-lubricated, light-toned ink, yet works well

            in this nib

         Modena Red

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            overall writing sensation is calm, smooth,

            steady

         Orange (Montblanc x Naruto)

            {05 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            offers nothing less than ideal overall 

            performance in this nib

         Permanent Grey (Meisterstück 90 Years)

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            pale colour with good shading

         Petrol Blue (Colour of the Year 2019)

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            another example of a sophisticated ink 

            working well in this nib

         Purple (Great Characters Enzo Ferrari)

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            deep, rich, resonant purple 

         Purple (Great Characters Jimi Hendrix)

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            vibrant hue; good shading; smooth-flowing;

            pleasing clarity from this nib

         Red (The Legend of the Zodiacs, The Rabbit)

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

         Red (The Legend of the Zodiacs, The Tiger)

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            with this nib, a deep, warm colour such as this

            evokes a subtle sense of passion

         Red Fox (Petit Prince)

            {15 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

         Rosso Antico (Homage to Hadrian)

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Royal Blue

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            there is no more well-behaved ink in this nib

            Royal Blue — effortless to use

         Scarlet Red (Homage to Arthur Conan Doyle)

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            rich, deep hue well-suited to this nib

         Season’s Greetings #

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

            (scented) good shading

         Toffee Brown **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (usually reddish brown) more 

            saturated; more red when wet | more 

            chocolate when dry; modest shading on

            Rhodia

         Ultramarine (The Blues Palette) ^^^

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            wet; very dark; good shading; sheen present 

            (amount is paper dependent - gold on Tomoe

            River)

         Ultra Black

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            crisp, very well-behaved, and smooth-flowing,

            helping produce exact strokes in this nib

         Velvet Red (William Shakespeare)

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            as good as it gets in this nib —

            stellar writing performance

      ORGANICS STUDIO

         Cobalt Blue 

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            colour suitable for work and home

         Copper Turquoise

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            the nib displays well, rich colours such as this

         Hunter Green (James Joyce)

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            dark tones recall dense forest undergrowth 

         Maebel’s Scarlet

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            writing with ORGANICS STUDIO inks is a    
            pleasant consequence of testing ink

            performance in the Italic Edge 100

         Manganese Blue|Black

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            when daylight diminishes to be replaced by    
            night’s dark cover, Manganese Blue|Black shines

         Nitrogen Royal Blue

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            this saturated ink is exceptionally well-behaved     
            in this very broad nib

         Rogalian

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            from a burning pyre of colour, this ink checks     
            all the boxes for a first-class, premium ink

      P W AKKERMAN  

         Bezuidenwoudgroen

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            not only lovely shading, but also superb      

            performance on Fritz Schimpf Feinpost paper

         China Town Red

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            very well suited to the nib

         Delfts Blauw **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            Tom Kellie reports this ink is the quintessential      
            light yet saturated blue, and as such deserves 

            a revisit to show its colour

         Garuda Rood

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Groenmarkt Smaragd

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Hofkwartier Groen

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            here is shading of an especially striking 
            variety — botanical colouration in ink

         Hofvijver Grijs

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Hopjesbruin

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            good shading; smooth, easy-to-write-with ink

         [Iron Gall] Ijzer-Galnoten Blauw|Zwart

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            especially pleasing shade of blue

         KoninginneNach-Blauw

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            subtly nuanced with lovely shading 

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            glides with extraordinary smoothness across
            the paper [Feinpost]

         Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indigo

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Mauritshuis Magenta

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Oranje Boven

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            vivid saturation 

         Parkpop Purper

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Passage Blauw

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            wondrous beauty on paper 

         Residentie Blauw

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            eminently suitable to this nib

         Royal Akkermanblauw uitwasbaar

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            [washable] quintessentially premium ink works well 

            in this nib

         Shocking Blue ^^^

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            little shading; slight sheen; ink may be too wet for this 

            nib

      PARKER  

         Quink Blue Black

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            (“permanent” or stain-capable, not waterproof)

         Quink Washable Blue

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            classic ink with exceptional performance in this nib

         Penman Sapphire ^^^

            {18 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            great sheen; some shading (usually not seen)

            on Rhodia; slightly too wet for this nib

      PELIKAN

         Fount India Black

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            (“document proof”) bold, clear, unmistakably black

      PELIKAN EDELSTEIN  

         Adventurine

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Apatite 

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            PELIKAN‘S 2022 Gemstone Ink of the Year 

            flows smoothly from this nib

         Aquamarine

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}        
         Garnet

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

         Jade

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            distinctive, soothing colour behaves well

            on Feinpost and in this nib

         Mandarin

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            once again, another PELIKAN EDELSTEIN ink

            demonstrates superior performance in this nib

         Olivine ^^^

            {04 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            more shading than seen with 

            P W AKKERMAN Shocking Blue

         Onyx

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            bold and vivid ink displays well in this nib

         Smoky Quartz 

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            fairly dry ink is admirably suited to this nib

         Star Ruby

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Tanzanite

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Topaz

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            dry ink with richly saturated hue performs well in this 

            nib

      PELIKAN 4001  

         [Iron Gall] Blue-Black **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            Tom Kellie reports this ink is an ideal match    
            for this nib, as it’s notably dry

            {26 Nov ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Brilliant Black

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

            controlled performance in this nib distinguishes 

            PELIKAN 4001 inks

         Brilliant Brown

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            well behaved, smooth flow, no skipping

         Brilliant Red

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            fairly dry ink is admirably suited to this nib

         Dark Green

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

            paper-friendly, nib-friendly, user-friendly

         Königsblau [Royal Blue]

            {21 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            fairly dry ink suits this nib; adequate ink flow

         Turquoise

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

         Violet

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            dry, easy to use, facilitates crisp writing 

            from this nib

      PILOT IROSHIZUKU

         Ajisai **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (light blue) colour similar to but more 

            saturated than the flowers the Cape 

            Jasmine (Plumbago) and the Cornflower

         Ama-iro

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            highly recommended for both ease of use

            and shading in this nib

         Asa-gao

            {04 Nov ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Chiku-rin

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         Fuyu-gaki

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Fuyu-syogun

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

         Hotaru-bi

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Ina-ho

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            distinctive colour and shading

         Kiri-same

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            (light grey) shades well in this nib

         Kon-peki

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            serene blue shows well in this nib 

         Kosumosu

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            soft colour that is still easy to read and

            well-behaved 

         Ku-jaku

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Momiji

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Murasaki-shikibu

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Shin-kai

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Shin-ryoku

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

            rich saturation

         Sui-gyoku

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            typically of  Iroshizuku, another stellar  

            performer; very well-behaved

         Syo-ro

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            typically of  IROSHIZUKU, well suited to this nib’s 

            ability to display rich colour 

         Tsuki-yo

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

         Tsuyu-kusa

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

         Yama-budo

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            free-flowing; well-lubricated; saturated colour

      PILOT NAMIKI

         Blue

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            flows smoothly; a nice match with this 

            broad nib

      PLATINUM

         Cassis Black

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            well-behaved

         Pigment Ink Brun Sepia

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            [pigmented] lush tones evoke wonderful years

            past and presen

      ROBERT OSTER

         African Gold

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            striking colour, beautiful shading

         Australian Opal Mauve

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            performs in this pen

         Australian Opal Pink

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            very light-toned ink performs in this pen

         Australis Tea

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            well-behaved

         Blood Moon

            {10 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            very nice flow

         Caffe Crema

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

         Cities of America Oklahoma City

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Direct Sun

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

         Dragon’s Night

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            very dark ink still shades in this nib

         Fire Engine Red

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            had the stellar performance of this ink

            been known, two bottles would’ve been

            been ordered

         Green Green

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            intense green hue

         Grey Seas **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (blue-leaning grey) well behaved;

            beautiful shading

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            superb hue and performance 

         Lemon Grass

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Midnight Sapphire **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (grey-leaning blue) well behaved;

            lovely shading similar to PELIKAN 4001 

            Blue-Black

         Muddy Bucket

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            shades very well

         Muddy Sand

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            sensational, and well-matched for this nib

         Purple Rock **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (grey purple) much more saturated |

            darker; less grey than usual; less 

            shading than usual

         Rubine

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            beautiful and practical, continuing this tradition 

            of  ROBERT OSTER inks

         Soda Pop Blue

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            saturated, well lubricated, intensely coloured; 

            Soda Pop Blue makes a strong impression 

         Tangerine

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            a citrus hue with visual | chromatic Vitamin C
            for the close of the year

         Terracotta

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            an ideal ink for this pen

         Tokyo Blue Denim

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Vanness Blue River

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            bright-toned and cheerful 

         Velvet Crush

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            an ideal match with this nib

         Vine Leaf

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}
      ROHRER & KLINGNER

         Alt-Bordeaux

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            like the wine, colour is rich, deep,

            soothing 

         Alt-Goldgrün

            {24 Jul ‘22}  {p. 02}

            flows in gentle lines without skipping 

            or other unwelcome issues

         Blu mare

            {29 Sep ‘22}  {p. 12}

         Deep Pine forest

            {24 Sep ‘22}  {p. 11}

         dokumentus light blue

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            (H20 resist) remarkably smooth, steady flow

         Fernambuk (Pernambuco)

            {08 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

         Helianthus

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            even as light-toned an ink as this shows well

            in this nib

         Kastanienbraun

            {13 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06}

            dark, calm, bold-but-not-obtrusive colour

         Königsblau

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            ROHRER & KLINGNER inks have been outstanding  

            performers in this nib

         Leipziger Schwarz

            {17 Sep ‘22}  {p. 10}

            very dark ink provides intense contrast in this nib

         Morinda

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            as rich a red as one might wish; smooth; well-behaved 

         [Iron Gall] Salix

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            delightful and problem-free in this nib

         [Iron Gall] Scabiosa

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            soft-looking, very well-behaved; suitable for daily use

         Sepia

            {22 Oct ‘22}  {p. 14}

         Solferino

            {19 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            lovely eglantine violet colour; effortless ink flow

         Smaragdgrün

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            pleasant shading, attractive colour, and smooth flow;  

            Smaragdgrün is delightful 

         Verdigris

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            exceptional; exceptionally easy to write with

         Verdura

            {30 Jul ‘22}  {p. 05}

            vibrant colour displayed to best advantage 

            in this nib

      SAILOR

         [Pigmented] Nano Kiwa-guro

            {28 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            (“shiny” black, H20 resist) dark tone 

         Manyo Ink Kakitsubata 

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            love, love, love!  Kakitsubata ink inspires 

            passion due to its superb performance 

         Manyo Ink Kuzu

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Manyo Ink Nadeshiko **

            {25 Jul ‘22}  {p. 03}

            (light blue) colour similar to but more 

            saturated than the flowers the Cape 

            Jasmine (Plumbago) and the Cornflower;

            (similar to PILOT Iroshizuku Ajisai)

         Manyo Ink Ume

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

         Nagasawa Kobe Ink Maiko-West Pearl Blue

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            pale ink shades well in this nib

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            renders a certain antiquarian charm, 

            recalling writing’s long heritage 

         [Pigmented] Seiboku Blue-Black

            {12 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

            (blue black, H20 resist) just about as good

            as it gets; top performance in all respects 

         Shikiori Ink Potsu-Potsu

            {06 Jan ‘23}  {p. 18}

            superlative ink eases both writing and sketching

         Shikiori Ink Yonaga

            {10 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            dark ink’s subtle tones show well in the nib

         Yurameku Ink Itezora

            {03 Sep ‘22}  {p. 08}

            pale ink that shades well in the nib

         Yurameku Ink Kyokkou

            {20 Aug ‘22}  {p. 06} 

            light tone performs well in the nib
      SCRIBE

         Indigo ^^^

            {25 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07}

            good shading; sheen present (amount is 

            paper dependent)

      SUPER5

         Delhi | Orange ^^

            {13 Sep ‘22}  {p. 09}

      TACCIA SUNAO-IRO

         Jeans Ink Clear Navy

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            the ink for producing shapely, crisp strokes

            from this nib; dry; effortless performance

      TACCIA UKIYO-E

         Hiroshige-Asahanada

            {14 Jan ‘23}  {p. 19}

            soft, pale-hued ink

         Hiroshige-Ruri

            {27 Jul ‘22}  {p. 04}

            the ink for producing shapely, crisp strokes

            from this nib; dry; effortless performance

      3•OYSTERS

         Aqua Green

            {03 Dec ‘22}  {p. 17}

            well-balanced; another 3•OYSTERS ink

            exceptionally well-suited for this nib

         Blue

            {24 Nov ‘22}  {p. 16}

         Bukhansan

            {29 Oct ‘22}  {p. 15}

         Chilli Red

            {15 Oct ‘22}  {p. 13}

            performs well in this nib

         Mustard

            {18 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            the well-crafted inks by 3•OYSTERS

            all work well in this nib

         Seal Brown

            {23 Dec ‘22}  {p. 18}

            discovering the lovely 3•OYSTERS inks is 
            another pleasant consequence of testing ink

            performance in the Italic Edge 100

      WALDMANN

         Blue

            {21 Aug ‘22}  {p. 07} 

            good shading 

      WATERMAN

         Serenity Blue **

            {19 Jul ‘22}  {p. 01}

            very wet

——————

   Tested by:

      * Como (on Feinpost or Brause Calligraphy)

      ** Carrau (on Rhodia or Staples TruRed)

      ^ Sebastian Stolz (on Feinpost)
      ^^ amberleadavis

      ^^^ bunnspecial (on Feinpost, Rhodia, or Tomoe River)

      *** masterguns (on Tomoe River, or cheap graph)

      # fireant 

      all others Tom Kellie (on Feinpost)

[NoType]

On 12/28/2022 at 7:35 PM, JCC123 said:

No Type, thanks for the hard work of compiling the list of inks. Would you mind also putting the page number next to the inks going forward as it's difficult to find where exactly the ink appeared? Thanks!

@JCC123 Date of test and page number have been added to all ink tests.  (If you find any errors, please don’t hesitate to mention them, and they will be corrected in the next updated list of ink tests.  Thank you for requesting that this additional information be added to the ink tests, as now the list is more useful.)

[JCC123]

Thanks again @NoType. I know you had to go through this again after the site's database went down hence I will thank you once again for repeating your earlier work.  Hopefully, you've got this written down on a document and that this is just a backup you post so that if the database goes down again, you'll just be able to cut and paste it?

[NoType]

@JCC123 The pleasure is all mine, and one hopes this list proves a functional reference of sorts.  Yes, indeed, in this instance a backup stands ready to accelerate replacement of information (though reformatting will be necessary).

[Tom Kellie]

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