Akkerman #9 – Laan Van Nieuw Oost – Indigo
This ink isn’t for me. The color is too muted and too much of a non-color. It leans toward gray with a bit of green. I also am bothered that his ink is called “Indigo” when that color is usually a dark inky blue.
Tell me what you think?
Delta Blue is a good, bright, and traditional blue. I’m ok with this color, but it’s not love. There are so many wonderful blue inks out there.
De Atramentis – Magic Boarding School
Noodler’s Sunrise – Highlighter Ink
I really really like the color of this ink. It’s made for use in highlighting markers. I can see some spread/feathering and that does make me a bit concerned as to how it would behave in a marker or pen.
Have you tried this one? Howdit (it’s a word!) work out for you?
J Herbin Bleu Ocean (1670)
A very nice shade of blue. This ink was released on the heels of the ultra-sheeny, super special J Herbin Rouge Hematite. There was some disappointment in the fountain pen community that this ink wasn’t more special.
I tend to agree. What do you think?
Pelikan Edelstein Turmaline
OMG OMG OMG I love this ink. Sailor Kobe #26 Wadamisaki Blue is a terrific ink. I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed it for the blog. I know I’ve posted about it on Instagram, but it’s been so long that I can’t find it.
Watch for a review soon. Spoiler: I love this ink. BIG LOVE.
Oh, hey, this is totally how I feel about Daylight Saving Time this year. Because, seriously.
Stipula Ebony Black
Compared with other black inks, this one is looks darker and more glossy than others.
Did you see this article in the NY Times about micro-apartments? For as long as I can remember, I’ve had huge romantic yearnings for living in a tiny place. I think Mary Tyler Moore started it all for me. Could you do it? I’m thinking 600 square feet, though, definitely not under 400.
I’ve not written with De Atramentis Black Edition Red. My thought is that it looks a little on the purple side – almost like wine?
Have you tried it?
Caran D’ache Grand Canyon is from their line of discontinued inks. I’ve not written with it because we all know that I don’t do brown inks.