Ink Review #800: PenChalet x Van Dieman Sun

Today we will be reviewing PenChalet x Van Dieman: Sun, a tangerine orange.

Swabs:

Sun is an orange ink with high shading, no sheen, and pink/gold shimmer. The orange is similar to Pelikan Mandarin,

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

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This ink had an average dry time of 20 seconds and no water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Sun had a smooth, average flow and was well saturated.

Overall: Sun is a bright orange with yellow undertones and shimmer. I’ve found that the Solar System shimmer inks settle quickly — which means that I have to agitate my pen more frequently.

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