Ink Review #508: L'Artisan Pastellier Callifolio Botany Bay

Today we will be reviewing Callifolio Botany Bay, a medium blue-black ink.

Swabs:

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This ink had low shading and no sheen. The color, and saturation, is similar to Sheaffer Blue-Black.

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 a quick dry time of 15 seconds and no 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 has hints of grey. The low saturation gives this ink a washed, worn out look.

Overall: This is an unobtrusive, greyish blue-black ink. I love the greyish tones and quick dry time.

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