Ink Review #434: PenBBS #385 Xin Qiji

Today we dive right back into PenBBS inks. #385 Xin Qiji is a teal blue.

Swabs:

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This ink had medium shading and little to no sheen. The color is a medium teal.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

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Tsubame Note Ink Collection Card

This ink had an average dry time of 20 seconds and low water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

This ink had a smooth, slightly wet flow. The color is lovely to write with and reminds me of Diamine Aurora Borealis.

Overall:

This is a great teal with medium shading. I don’t think I will purchase a full bottle as the color is similar to other teals that I have reviewed.

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