Today’s Ghost Flower ink review highlights one of the newest shades from Tono & Lims’ Friendship Line. Ghost Flower is a dusky blue-grey fountain pen ink with a touch of purple and subtle chromashading that reveals unexpected red-brown edges under heavier applications. It’s the kind of ink that sneaks up on you; the more you look, the more layers you notice. (And I am really digging it – you’ll have to let me know what you think of it after you learn a bit about it).
Meet the Ink Maker: Tono & Lims
Tono & Lims is a Japanese-Korean collaboration that quickly gained a worldwide following for their imaginative, high-quality inks. Known for vibrant colors, playful series, and artist-driven designs, the brand excels at creating inks that aren’t just functional, but inspiring. Each new release is part of a bigger story; whether tied to nature, literature, or friendships. And Ghost Flower fountain pen ink is no exception.
Get to Know the Tono & Lims Friendship Line
The Friendship Line series celebrates creative partnerships and shared ideas. Each ink in the collection brings a unique color personality to life while staying true to Tono & Lims’ reputation for excellent performance and surprising depth. Ghost Flower joins other distinctive shades like Laika, Glamorous Sky, and Sputnik in the lineup.
This Week’s Featured Ink: Ghost Flower
Ghost Flower is best described as a blue-grey ink with a soft purple undertone. It writes on the grey side in normal use but reveals much more blue in broad applications or swabs. Under the right conditions, you’ll even catch a delicate red-brown chromashading halo around the edges.
It’s a shade that feels subtle and professional while still rewarding those who look closer. A versatile option for everyday writing and expressive enough to show off in ink swabs or artwork.
Ink Test Results
(See the cropped ink test results image above — Ghost Flower appears as the 2nd swatch from the right, with the bottle on the far right.)
Materials Used
- J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen (writes similar to a medium nib)
- Rhodia lined paper
Tono & Lims Ink Bottle and Packaging
Tono & Lims Ghost Flower arrives in a white rectangular box with ink identification stickers. The 30ml glass bottle is sturdy, compact, and features a large opening that makes filling fountain pens easy and mess-free.
1-Dip Test: Ghost Flower Ink Review
Ghost Flower performed beautifully; one dip of the J. Herbin glass pen wrote all three test lines with ink left to spare.
Dry Time: How Fast Did Ghost Flower Ink Dry?
On Rhodia paper, Ghost Flower dried in approximately 20 seconds.
Water Test Results
Ghost Flower held up very well when exposed to water:
- Only slight distortion on the top lines
- Very little fading overall
- No running or bleeding through the page
For a lighter-toned ink, its water resistance is impressive.
Special Properties
- Shading: Ghost Flower shows good shading, ranging from soft blue-grey to deeper dusky blue.
- Chromashading: Under heavier application, a red-brown outline sneaks in, adding surprising dimension.
- Tone Variance: In regular writing, it leans grey. In swabs and broader strokes, more blue comes forward.
Feathering or Bleeding
None was observed on Rhodia paper.
Final Thoughts: Ghost Flower Ink Review
Ghost Flower is an understated yet fascinating ink. At first glance, it’s a calm, professional blue-grey ink. But under closer inspection, its purple undertones and chromashading reveal a quiet complexity that makes it stand out. With its reliable performance, water resistance, and moderate dry time, it’s a versatile ink that works as well in everyday journaling as it does in artistic swabs and washes.
If you’re looking for an ink that bridges practicality with personality, Tono & Lims Ghost Flower is a shade worth adding to your collection.
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FAQ: Ghost Flower Ink Review
Q: What color is Tono & Lims Ghost Flower?
A: Ghost Flower is a dusky blue-grey fountain pen ink with a hint of purple and subtle red-brown chromashading.
Q: How does Ghost Flower perform on Rhodia paper?
A: It showed no feathering or bleedthrough, with an average dry time of about 20 seconds.
Q: Is Ghost Flower water-resistant?
A: Yes, it performed well in water tests, with very little fading and no running.
Q: Which collection does Ghost Flower belong to?
A: Ghost Flower is part of the Tono & Lims Friendship Line inks, alongside other shades like Laika, Sputnik, and Glamorous Sky.
Q: Who should try Ghost Flower?
A: Writers who enjoy subtle, professional ink tones that also reveal hidden depth and character in shading and swabs.
