Ink Review #359: Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Obsidian

Today we’ll be reviewing Kala Obsidian. Obsidian is a naturally occurring form of volcanic rock that is pitch black.

Swabs:

This ink had no shading and medium sheen. The color is slightly warmer than Tourmaline when compared side by side.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Limonaired Ink Test Card

This ink had a long dry time and is waterproof.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

I found this ink to have a wet, but controllable, flow. I did experience a hard start after leaving the pen uncapped for a few minutes. I like how the silver sheen barely peeks through the black. Like most pigment inks, this has a chalk-like texture when dry. I did notice the pigment smearing a day after I had used the ink.

Overall: I liked this color and sheen a lot. It's a well-behaved black ink but has a long dry time.

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