Ink Review: Cult Pens Machu Picchu Wonders of the World series (Diamine Inks exclusive)

Today I’m reviewing Cult Pens Machu Picchu ink, one of their latest exclusive Diamine inks. It is one of a recent series of inks inspired by modern Wonders of the World and by ‘modern’ they mean still in existence. This is what Cult Pens says about this ink:

“Machu Picchu” is an Inca citadel located in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru. It’s one of the most recognisable names associated with Inca history and remained undiscovered by the western world right up until 1902 when it was discovered by Agustín Lizárraga but didn’t become popularised until Hiram Bingham came across the site in 1911. The green colour of the Machu Picchu ink is inspired by the Huayna Picchu Mountain Range, which is home to Machu Picchu.”

Ink Review: Cult Pens The Great Wall of China Wonders of the World series (Diamine Inks exclusive)

Today I’m reviewing Cult Pens The Great Wall of China ink. It is one of their exclusive Diamine inks from a series of inks inspired by modern Wonders of the World and by ‘modern’ they mean still in existence. This is what Cult Pens says about this ink:

“Made up of multiple sections of defensive walls, the Great Wall of China is a remarkable feat of engineering. The wall is 21km long with construction beginning as early as the 7th century BC right up until the Ming dynasty, which ended in 1644. The wall was mainly built from rammed earth, stones and wood but later, during the Ming dynasty, construction materials included bricks, tiles and lime. We thought a muddy green colour matches the characteristics of the wall well, so we’ve gone with that for the ink!”

Ink Review: Cult Pens Christ the Redeemer Wonders of the World series (Diamine Inks exclusive)

Today I’m reviewing Cult Pens Christ The Redeemer ink, one of their exclusive Diamine Inks. It is one of a series of inks inspired by modern Wonders of the World and by ‘modern’ they mean still in existence. This is what Cult Pens says about this ink:

“Probably the most recognisable man-made structure in South America and one of the most recognisable structures in the world, Christ the Redeemer is an Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ located in Rio de Janeiro. It was constructed by Heitor da Silva Costa and Paul Landowski in collaboration with Albert Caquot and Gheorghe Leonida in 1931. It’s made of reinforced concrete – which has inspired the grey colour from this ink – and soapstone.”

Ink Review: Cult Pens Chichen Itza Wonders of the World series (Diamine Inks exclusive)

Today I’m reviewing Cult Pens Chichén Itzá ink, one of their exclusive inks made by Diamine Inks. It is one of a series of inks inspired by modern Wonders of the World and by ‘modern’ they mean still in existence. This is what Cult Pens says about this ink:

“Chichen Itza was a pre-Columbian city constructed by the Mayans in modern day Mexico. Once a major focal point in the Northern Maya Lowlands, Chichen Itza is one of the largest cities built by the Mayans and is believed to have been one of the mythical great cities (Tollans) referred to in later Mesoamerican literature. Chichen Itza is a beautiful blue-grey inspired by the Grey Limestone blocks used to construct the ancient pyramids, temples, columned arcades and other stone structures found at Chichen Itza.”

Pelikan Edelstein Olivine Ink of the Year 2018

Pelikan Edelstein Olivine is a dark green dye based ink, that leans quite blue. It could be used as a standard daily green ink. I agree with other reviewers when they say it isn’t necessarily the Olivine shade we were expecting, and I wish it had been less blue and more yellow, but as it is, it’s still a very nice ink to use. I find all of the Edelstein inks I’ve tried to be very nicely lubricated inks that flow very well across the page.

Ink Review: Robert Oster NYC – LE NYC Pen Show 2022

I received this ink as a sample from a friend and believe it’s the Limited Edition ink issued at the 2022 New York Pen Show.

It’s a turquoise/sky blue ink that leans more blue than green and is quite similar to several other Robert Oster sky blue type ink colours.

Ink Reviews: Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2023 Purple Edition

Diamine has produced another limited edition Inkvent Calendar for 2023. This one is the Purple Edition. It’s an advent calendar for the Christmas period from 1st December up to Christmas day.

Ink Review: Organics Studio Oscar’s Copper

Today I’m reviewing Organics Studio Oscar’s Copper ink. Organics Studio inks are hand made in Maryland, USA.
This ink is from their “Ernest’s Vintage Writing Fluid” range. These are designed to be low maintenance inks that can be safely left in fountain pens for long periods without causing problems. They are also sold as safe for use in celluloid and vintage fountain pens.

Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku yama-guri (Wild Chestnut)

Today I’m reviewing Pilot Iroshizuku yama-guri ink.

“The name “iroshizuku” is a combination of the Japanese words “iro” (colouring) expressing high standards and variation of colours, and “shizuku” (droplet), which embodies the very image of dripping water. Each ink name derives from the expressions of beautiful Japanese natural landscapes and plants, all of which contribute to the depth of each individual hue. Enjoy Japan’s rich and subtle colour aesthetic as you write. PILOT has always manufactured its own inks, which are renowned throughout the world.”

From Japanese yama-guri translates to Wild Chestnut and it is a dark chestnut colour.

Ink Review: Robert Oster 1969 Exclusive for Stylo.ca

Robert Oster 1969 Exclusive for Stylo.ca ink is a bright blue ink that’s one of many Robert Oster blue inks. It represents the year that Stylo.ca was founded.

This one has a mixture of purple and turquoise dyes in the chroma that make it look like a Royal Blue that leans neither purple nor green.