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I bought a botte of this ink as part of a special package of inks. I did not think this color would be that interesting because I am not that into teal, but when I tried it, I found it was both well-behaved and quite appealing to me. It is similar to Sailor Yama Dori and some might find it a well-priced alternative. It shades well and has a strong sheen but is slightly darker and greener.

 

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Here is a comparison of Yomogi, Yama Dori, and oil beetle on old TR 68gsm.

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I expect to use this ink regularly.

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Thank you for the great review.  It does look like a nice ink.  It does remind me of Lamy Petrol a bit. 

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Thanks for the review.  I'm now wondering how this compares to MB Leo Tolstoy, LE....

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"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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2 minutes ago, inkstainedruth said:

Thanks for the review.  I'm now wondering how this compares to MB Leo Tolstoy, LE....

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Based on images, Oil Beetle is much greener.

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Okay, thanks.  Not a replacement then.

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"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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Thank you for this review.  I actually prefer Yama-dori in that photo over Oil Beetle and I have KWZ Walk Over Vistula which is very close to Yama-dori so I think my teal needs are covered for the moment.

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Thank you for your review.

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

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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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