Ink Review #503: PenBBS #522 Winter Solstice

Today we are continuing our journey into PenBBS inks. #522 is a medium red.

Swabs:

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This ink had low shading and no sheen.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Tsubame Note Ink Collection Card

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 an average flow. The color is not overly saturated or bright.

Overall: This is a decent red with some shading. I wasn’t impressed by the color so I won’t be purchasing a full bottle.

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