Ink Review #607: Color Traveler Naoshima Azure

Today we will be reviewing Color Traveler Naoshima Azure. Naozhima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea, and is well known for its contemporary art. This blue ink was chosen to represent the color of the ocean and sky.

Swabs:

This ink had low red sheen and medium shading. This is a medium deep blue.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Tsubame Note Ink Collection Card

This ink had an average dry time of 27 seconds and no water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

This ink had an average flow and medium to low saturation.

Overall: This was a standard “ballpoint blue” ink . I won’t be purchasing a full bottle as I have reviewed similar colors.

Disclaimer: This ink was kindly sent to me by Shigure Inks. All opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.