Ink Review #353: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Opal

Today we are diving into Kala Nostalgia’s Gemstone collection. These are a series of waterproof inks inspired by gems. Opal is a pale grey.

Swabs:

This ink had medium shading and no sheen. The color resembles a washed out warm gray. It does not have any apparent undertones.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Limonaired Ink Test Card

This ink had quite a long dry time at 50 seconds and is waterproof.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

I found that this ink had an average flow. It was quite pleasant to use and did not have any starts or skips. The color reminds me of a lighter Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-Same. I can easily see this color being used for notes as it is similar to pencil graphite.

Overall: This is a lovely grey ink that demonstrates a consistent, waterproof flow. It does take a while to dry.

Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.