Since this is my first review of 2021, I start with a new set of quotes for the writing samples on different types of paper. Source of the quote, with a Pelikan M400 F cursive italicĭrying times of the ink on the paper (with the M-nib) The name of the paper used, written with a Lamy Safari B-nibĪ small text sample, written with an M-nib On each scrap of paper I show you:ġ-2-3 pass swab, to show increasing saturationĪn ink scribble made with a Lamy Safari M-nib fountain pen I’ve tested the ink on a wide variety of paper – from crappy Moleskine to high-end Tomoe River. This is also apparent from the lower part of the chromatography, which shows that only some shadows of the ink remain on the paper.ĭrying times are close to the 5-second mark with the Lamy Safari M-nib test pen, making Blue Planet a relatively fast-drying ink. All that lovely dark blue quickly dissipates, leaving next to nothing on the page. Further water tests show Blue Planet’s total lack of water resistance.
Lots of visible smudging, but the text itself remains very legible. On the smudge test – rubbing text with a moist Q-tip cotton swab – the ink shows a bit of weakness. I personally think this ink’s shading works brilliantly. The shading is most prominent in nib sizes M and above, but even with EF/F nibs you see hints of shading that lend some character to your writing. The result is soft shading that – while very present – is never harsh, but looks elegant and pleasing to the eye. A great everyday writing ink.īlue Planet has a limited dynamic colour range, without much contrast between the light and darker parts. This dark blue ink fits perfectly in the workplace, looking serious while still standing out from the standard blue and black crowd. I personally like the way it looks! The ink is well-saturated, and looks great in all nib sizes. It’s also different enough from my other blue inks to make it stand out from the pack. I like blue-black inks a lot, and this one charmed me by keeping its blue origins, while at the same time being dark enough to offer a nice alternative to the more traditional blue-black. It’s still without question a blue ink, but quite a dark one. StarWalker Blue Planet is a dark blue ink that moves towards blue-black territory, without actually getting there.
In the box you’ll find a very nice 50ml bottle of StarWalker Blue Planet. The ink’s packaging looks lovely, with a design that provides an inspiring view of Earth as seen from space, with swirling clouds over blue oceans.
Not surprisingly, Mont Blanc also released an accompanying dark blue ink, that is the subject of this review. The 2020 Mont Blanc StarWalker Blue Planet fountain pen pays homage to our home in the universe, and calls attention to the dark blue water in earth’s oceans.
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