Ink Review #801: PenChalet x Van Dieman Mercury

Today we will be reviewing PenChalet x Van Dieman: Mercury.

Swabs:

Mercury is a cobalt blue with slightly purple undertones. This is another shimmer ink, with gold glitter, high shading, and no sheen.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

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This ink had an average dry time of 20 seconds and medium water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Mercury had a smooth, even flow and was well-saturated. I found that I had to shake my Lamy often for the glitter, but did not experience any hard starts/clogs in the pen.

Overall:

Mercury is a dreamy blue with lovely shading.

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