Favorite 5: Inks
It’s been nearly a year since I last updated my Favorite 5 Inks list making it time for an update. The first two are slam dunk picks for the list and will probably be there until I run out. Neither is made anymore. The other three are new to the list. This newness, and the shiny glow that goes with it, helped get them on the list.
1. Montblanc Bordeaux
My perennial number one ink and it will be until I eventually run out. There’s no point in having the ink unless I use it, so even though supplies are limited it’s always in a pen. Ink Notes
2. Rohrer & Klingner Blau-Schwarz LE
A blue-black ink that’s another perennial favorite. This was the first blue-black ink I truly liked, rather than tolerated. It made me more open to trying other blue-black inks, although none can compare. This one was a limited edition and I was smart enough (that’s my claim at least) to buy two bottles. Like the Bordeaux the supply is limited but there’s no point having it if I don’t use it and it’s nearly always in a pen. Ink Notes
3. Athena Sepia
This replaces Montblanc Toffee Brown on my Fav 5 list. It’s a nice dark brown ink with just a touch of line variation in most nibs. Athena is a store brand for Maruzen so while it’s not technically a limited edition it is hard to find.
4. Pilot Blue-Black
Finally, an ink that’s easy to get and relatively inexpensive. This is my choice as an everyday workhorse ink.
5. Sheaffer Peacock Blue
I don’t like turquoise inks, except when I do. This is the rare exception and a turquoise I like. It flows great and has nice line variation with even my preferred thin nibs. It’s not made anymore so it’s another with a limited lifetime although I’ll give the current Sheaffer Turquoise a try when it does run out.