Ink Shot Review: Pilot Blue-Black @JetPens @Penucopia

A huge thank you to The King Enabler himself (Mr. Thomas Hall/Penucopia) for so generously giving away some of this ink on his blog! If you don't already follow him, you should. You'll learn a lot about all sorts of pens and pen-related things (such as chops). You should also hide your wallet immediately. Read about it on Penucopia!

ABOUT

Color: Blue-Black
Bottle: 70 ml +
Price: $16.50USD
Where to buy:

Amazon: Pilot Blue Black Ink 350ml!

JetPens 

PROS

• Some water resistance.
• A fantastic color - not boring, not bland. It's the perfect blend of black and blue.
• Shades in broader/calligraphy nibs.
• Work-safe.
• Pretty easy to clean out of pens.
• Dries relatively fast - good for underwriter lefties, or anyone who needs a fast-drying ink!
• Has some sheen, believe it or not!
• Quite well-behaved - good flow, minimal bleed through/show through, no feathering. Pretty good stuff.

CONS

• The smell can be off-putting for some people - smells like real ink. Doesn't bother me, I love it. it. 
• Relatively expensive to buy in the US - Japan has better prices on it, especially on larger bottles. 

OVERALL

If you're in the market for a solid, work-safe ink, or if you're looking for a reliable ink, or a blue-black, check this one out. I have burned through the very generous sample Thomas sent, and I'm clearing out a few other samples to get myself a bottle of this. It's superb. I love it, and this is from someone who also loves bright, cheery colors. This blue-black isn't bright, but it's so pleasant, it's hard not to love it.

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