Monteverde USA Ink with ITF Technology, 90 ml Black Ash (G308BK)

This brand ink has never let me down and quickly became my favorite after buying "California Teal".This bottle of ink is not only lubricated to keep my pen working each and every time, but is also permanent, making it suitable for watercolor illustration, writing, and so much more. It works on cheap paper as well as fountain pen papers.

Excellent value for the money, getting 90ml for $15 vs Montblanc 60ml for $28. Monteverde has a much wider color selection and multiple size bottles so I can buy the smaller size first to try an ink and not spend the money on a large bottle that I may not want to keep. No fountain pen ink is waterproof unless specifically stated so this will run if you get it wet. Pretty good color opacity so you don't need a very wet pen to produce a dark line. It flows well through both my very expensive pens and Jinhao "cheap" (but still surprisingly good) pens. It dries a little faster than Montblanc ink but still doesn't dry in my nib for quite a while even if I leave my pen uncapped. It stains my hands noticeable more than Montblanc ink does so be careful or use gloves to prevent staining your fingers when refilling ink or changing nibs. I think Monteverde is the best all-around pen ink because they have a huge color selection and the price is very reasonable. A 90ml bottle of Monteverde ink costs the same as a 30ml bottle of Noodler's ink even though both seem to write equally well and look equally good with all my fountain pens.

Monteverde California Teal is everything I enjoy about fountain pen inks. Its good flow combined with its ability to produce vibrant color variations makes for an expressive writing experience. The only problem came from the bottle itself. When the ink dries on the treading the cap becomes very difficult to remove. So you might want to wipe down the threads after inking and before closing.In the box:1 -boxed fountain pen ink bottle 3oz (90ml)Introduction:Monteverde California Teal is a dark greenish teal ink for use in fountain pens. The ink is made by Monteverde Ink in E.U. and packaged in USA as stated on the package. Monteverde California Teal ink features ink treatment formula (ITF) which is said to help with ink flow and pen lubrication.Ink Properties: Features Monteverde ITF Technology which Monteverde says:-improves ink flow-lubricates and protects ink feeding system from clogging and corrosion-extends cap off time before ink starts to dry-improved dry time when applied to paperColor:California Teal is a medium saturated ink that can vary from a dark green coloring to light teal when diluted. The ink also dries as a bright reddish sheen in spots where it has pooled and concentrated.Pelikan 4001 Dark Green Ink is very similar to Monteverde California Teal in color but California Teal has more sheen and a hint more teal undertones. Looking at the color swatches (see photo) California Teal clearly favors the green side of the spectrum.Performance:Monteverde California Teal is a pleasure to use. It has a wonderful ease of flow while still behaving on the paper. It reminds me of Pilot’s Iroshizuku Kon-Peki ink in terms of how it performs. The medium color saturation is rich and vibrant without being too dark. It produces beautiful shading when used with the correct combination of nib and paper quality. If you look closely at the writing sample (see photos) hints of sheen are visible.I found the dry time to be good to average. The increased ink flow will naturally increase dry times in any pen but using a fine nib with average flow I had no issues. Once dry the ink will run if exposed to water. If you’re using it for important notes you make want to consider a more water resistant ink.For sketching the ink provides a smooth and continuous flow. The strokes are quick and immediate. Applying water with a brush allows the color run and blend.Cleaning:I found California Teal to be an easy ink to clean. Flushing out of my Wing Sung 601(pen) with water removed most of the ink. The pen being transparent I could see that some ink remained in between threading and in the tight gaps along the nib. I took the nib unit apart and after a quick rinse with water all ink was removed.Conclusion:Monteverde California Teal really surprised me with how well it flowed while still behaving itself on paper. It is a high quality ink that produces bright vivid greens and teals with a touch of bling thanks to a healthy dose of reddish sheen. This ink opened my eyes about Monteverde Inks and I would be glad to try other colors in their product line.Pros:-good controlled flow-easy cleaning-produces beautiful shading and red sheen (depends on paper and nib)-Big bottle at a good priceCons:-Color name is misleading.-bottle cap can be difficult to remove if ink dries on threads-not water resistant so be careful with important documents.Pens Used In Photos-TWSBI 580 Pen Used in sketch-TWSBI ECO Medium used in writing sample-Wing Sung 601 used in writing sample

Color is beautiful, not very water resistant (not that it was expected). Very well packaged

On my most expensive Strathmore Alcohol Marker paper(50lb), it looks quite nice. However, on any cheaper or thinner paper, it bleeds through the paper and feathers badly. I didn't see any reviews about this, however when I was writing with it in my Staedtler xf fountain pen, every so often the ink would pool up in the nib and bleed out onto my paper, which is not something I had experienced before with any other ink in that same pen. I may have to buy a different brown ink to write with.

This is my first Monteverde ink. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I took a chance and I'm glad I did! I've since purchased a couple more Monteverde inks.Smoke Noir is a medium-grey with high saturation. There may be a slight brown tone in there, but this is a true grey. When wet, it looks like a watered-down black...but wait a minute! It dries to a gorgeous grey. On quality white paper (Optik, for example) it has an almost silvery sheen.It's dark enough to be useful for taking notes, journaling, and even in an office setting, but I think I would stick with broader nibs for this -- I'm currently using a Lamy 2000 medium nib, which is pretty fat and juicy. The combination of ink and nib is silky smooth and very pleasant to write with. No significant feathering or bleed-through on cheap notebook or copy paper, although the color is a little darker (still nice, though).I haven't tested this personally, but some reviewers say it is somewhat permanent once dry. This isn't a quality I was looking for when purchasing this ink, but it is a welcome characteristic if true.

I purchased this ink for use in my fountain pens to write with and for drawing. It is a very vibrant color and has good saturation.My only complaint is the capping. I could not open it by hand. I could not open it until I asked my husband to open it. He finally opened it with "Slip Joint Pliers". Apparently, the cap was misaligned upon closing. I was very fearful of losing the ink all over our bodies and floor. We may have cracked the cap or bottle, but we did not. However, this is most likely uncommon occurrence, and it will not hinder me from purchasing more of this ink from Monteverde.

Part 1 The bottle doesn't open. The cap seems to have been screwed in incorrectly. Reading other comments this seems to happen often. I'm still trying to open it and will update this review if successful.Part 2 Needed two people, a towel, and pliers. The glass didn’t break.

Ho molti inchiostri simili, ma questo è per me il miglior bordeaux tra quelli che possiedo.

Un ottimo inchiostro sotto tutti i punti di vista, fluido, umido e non secca nella penna, non fa sbavature anche su carta da 50g/m niente pluming e si asciuga velocemente quindi adatto anche per mancini, un colore ricco e pieno di sfumature, usato con pennino broad su una concklin duragraph e poi con pennino f su una pilot metropolitan 2 e su un pennino m su una faber loom, perfetto su tutte e tre. ottima la confezione da 90 ml, molto economica, calamaio solido che non rotola, tappo che chiude perfettamente. una ditta da tenere presente per l'ottimo materiale ed i costi contenuti. ne ho presi 4 black ash, brown, napa valley burgundy e blue caribbean da affiancare ai miei edelstein e non sfigurano affatto come prestazioni e li completano come palette di colori. acquisto consigliatissimo agli amanti della stilografica che possono in questo modo divertirsi a cambiare frequentemente colore

Inchiostro di ottima qualità.Nella mia penna il flusso è abbondante , ma l'inchiostro non attraversa il foglio e quindi si può scrivere tranquillamente fronte retro.Il gusto sui colori è ovviamente soggettivo, ma questa tonalità di bordeaux /vino è veramente piacevole.Se poi si considera la quantità di prodotto , il rapporto qualità/prezzo è molto positivo.

ottimo prodotto qualità prezzo inchiostro brillante e non ostruisce la pennavedrò di acquisire anche altri colori per una scrittura in bella calligrafiainchiosto di qualità

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