Ink Review #488: PenBBS #159 Bitter Herb
Today I will be writing about PenBBS #159 Bitter Herb. This is a light green that reminds me of bitter melon.
Swabs:
This ink has high shading and no sheen. The color is a light, grassy green.
Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm
Dry Time/Water Resistance:
Tsubame Note Ink Collection Card
This ink had an average dry time of 30 seconds and low water resistance.
Writing Sample:
Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm
Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm
I found this ink to have a dry flow in my Jowo <M> nib. The shading is fantastic and shifts from lime green to yellow-green.
Overall: It’s not often that I am drawn to green inks! Overall, this is a legible (!) light green ink with lovely shading.
Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.