Black isn’t that Black …

Today, I would like to introduce a few black inks. The following inks were tested: J. Herbin Perle Noire Montblanc Black (from 2019) and Mystery Black (2020) Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black Cleo Black Cross Black General ApproachThis primarily describes the writing properties and appearance on paper, including aspects like shading and ink absorption on the... Continue Reading →

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Comparison of two burgundy red inks (Monteverde and Montblanc)

This is going to be a split ink-review. The conventional part of the description of the inks with the appraisal of its properties together with writing samples and its pros and cons you find in Part I (after the introduction). A further part deals with the examination of the subtle differences both inks show. I... Continue Reading →

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