So far, nothing managed to dethrone Visconti Blue, not so much because of the color (which is a superb clean blue) but mostly because it creates a contrast which makes the text easy to read (as in the eyes are relaxed) on many types of paper - Asa-gao is close; I would like to try Leonardo, but it’s out of stock, and I will definitely get next RO Fire and Ice.
1. Looks like you have already found a good half dozen beautiful blue inks. 2. My go-to blue is Baystate. BTW it can be cleaned off with 10% bleach, but be prompt about it. 3. Much harder to find IMO are nice clear plain red inks. Fire engine. I'm still looking. 4. I believe that most penners use the word "grail" to describe hyperdesirable things that are very hard to obtain and/or prohibitively expensive. Generally pens. My grail is the King of Pen.
For cursory ink testing, it is easier to use a standard pen holder with a #6 fountain pen nib. It doesn’t look as fancy but, in my experience, it gives a better idea how the ink look and behave in a fountain pen.
I think some de Atramentis shimmer inks can clog. I would use Diamine shimmer inks, they are excellent. I love Taccia Ruri, it's a beautiful bright blue😊
Not again repeating that BS about sacrificing pen to a Baystate Blue. Normal ink. Can be used in any pen and can be cleaned from any pen unless it is some transparent BS pen. Then it can left a bit of stain but that does nothing. And it flows beautifully, has low surface tension, so no residue is left over that it’s hard to use up. Also cleaning hands is nothing unusual.
So far, nothing managed to dethrone Visconti Blue, not so much because of the color (which is a superb clean blue) but mostly because it creates a contrast which makes the text easy to read (as in the eyes are relaxed) on many types of paper - Asa-gao is close; I would like to try Leonardo, but it’s out of stock, and I will definitely get next RO Fire and Ice.
1. Looks like you have already found a good half dozen beautiful blue inks.
2. My go-to blue is Baystate. BTW it can be cleaned off with 10% bleach, but be prompt about it.
3. Much harder to find IMO are nice clear plain red inks. Fire engine. I'm still looking.
4. I believe that most penners use the word "grail" to describe hyperdesirable things that are very hard to obtain and/or prohibitively expensive. Generally pens. My grail is the King of Pen.
For cursory ink testing, it is easier to use a standard pen holder with a #6 fountain pen nib. It doesn’t look as fancy but, in my experience, it gives a better idea how the ink look and behave in a fountain pen.
I'm not sure why I didn't think of this.. maybe because I see so many people use glass dip pens for it. It makes perfect sense, thanks!
I think some de Atramentis shimmer inks can clog. I would use Diamine shimmer inks, they are excellent. I love Taccia Ruri, it's a beautiful bright blue😊
Adding it to my list to check out. Thanks!
Not again repeating that BS about sacrificing pen to a Baystate Blue. Normal ink. Can be used in any pen and can be cleaned from any pen unless it is some transparent BS pen. Then it can left a bit of stain but that does nothing. And it flows beautifully, has low surface tension, so no residue is left over that it’s hard to use up. Also cleaning hands is nothing unusual.
I think Doodlebud has the best video on Baystate Blue. And yes, it isn't as scary as people think.