This week’s Pen Chalet ink review and giveaway is a new release from Robert Oster Ink Company, Signature Ink GoGo. We just recently received our initial shipment of this new ink, sent our way by Robert Oster, prolific ink creator and all-around fun guy. We couldn’t resist the chance to review GoGo once it arrived and giving it away to this week’s lucky winner. Don’t miss your chance to enter through the link below. Good luck! Now for all the juicy details.

All About the Ink Maker: Robert Oster Signature Inks by Robert Oster

There are currently over 110 different inks in Robert Oster’s signature ink line. And they somehow continue to come up with unique, exciting colors and names, all based on the Australian color palate. Not ONLY Australian inspired, but all Robert Oster inks are also made in the land down under. Their inks are ph. balanced for easy flow. As a result, they are often the right ink choice with almost any fountain pen.

All About This Week’s Chosen Ink: Robert Oster GoGo

Robert Oster GoGo is a dusty lavender purple with a hint of gold. It’s fun and inviting. Seriously, it seems to invite you to do something interesting even when you aren’t feeling like the most interesting cat in the room. Not sure what I mean? Then you might need to check out GoGo to see how it affects you and yours. It’s dark enough to be visible while offering a lovely light shade of purple. It’s a solid choice for home or office use and is versatile enough to work for a variety of different types of projects from every day to the specialty.

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Robert Oster GoGo Ink Review

Our review of Robert Oster GoGo ink led us to discover some excellent characteristics. Run through the list below, so you have all the info you need to make an informed purchase the next time you’re trying to choose a fountain pen ink brand or a new ink color.

Ink Review Testing Factors (just to keep things scientific):

In an effort to keep things scientific…this is where we’ll share the hows and whats of our ink review. For our review of Robert Oster GoGo ink, we used a French-made J Herbin glass dip pen on Rhodia dot pad paper. The glass dip pen’s tip is similar to a fine-medium fountain pen nib. Just a heads up – different papers and nib sizes can produce different results!

What Sort of Ink Bottle Does Robert Oster Use for their GoGo Ink?

Robert Oster Signature inks come in a standard PET environmentally friendly 50 ml. bottle with a leak-proof cap. A simple white label on each signature ink bottle identifies the color name and includes a printed sample of the ink’s color. The Robert Oster GoGo ink label is slightly different. The label does not include an actual color swatch, but the pre-printed label does include the color. The inks ship without any extra external packaging.

How Much Does Robert Oster GoGo Ink Cost?

Robert Oster’s GoGo ink retails for $17.00 in the U.S.A. The Robert Oster Shake N’ Shimmy specialty ink series retails for close to $25.00. Overall, the Robert Oster Signature inks are a mid-range priced ink. The inks are imported directly to Pen Chalet from Australia.

How Fast Does Robert Oster GoGo Fountain Pen Ink Dry?

Robert Oster GoGo had a reasonable dry time – approximately 6-7 seconds. As a result, we consider it a good choice for everyday use. (We generally recognize any dry time under 10 seconds to be reasonable for everyday use for a fountain pen ink).

Does Robert Oster GoGo Fountain Pen Ink Bleed Through?

During normal use, we saw no bleeding of Robert Oster’s GoGo fountain pen ink. We did see a slight bit of bleeding during the cotton swab test, but only at the water test’s most saturated point.

Was There Any Feathering While Using Robert Oster GoGo Ink?

During normal use, our reviewers of Robert Oster GoGo ink saw no feathering at all. During the water test, we saw some very slight feathering, but a small amount is typical for non-waterproof fountain pen inks.

How Does Robert Oster GoGo Ink Stand Up to Water?

We included a water test in the review of Robert Oster’s GoGo ink. (For the water test, we run a soaking wet cotton swab over an ink sample after letting the ink sample dry for about 3 minutes). Our water test results were typical for non-waterproof ink. There was very light color smearing (due to the lightness of the ink color), and very slight feathering. The ink held up well.

Does Robert Oster GoGo Ink Have Good Shading Traits?

Robert Oster GoGo is a gold-infused purple and has some shading traits depending on usage details. Which nib you use and your penmanship, for instance. The light, dusty purple color comes with possibilities for a darker, more vibrant purple and a few shades in between.

Pen Chalet’s Final Conclusion on Robert Oster’s GoGo Ink:

Firstly, we like the name: Robert Oster GoGo ink. GoGo is just fun to say. Possibly more importantly, Robert Oster’s GoGo ink has a bunch of excellent characteristics that you may be looking for in your next fountain pen ink! It’s got a reasonable dry time, is available at a good price, has a lovely color, and some solid shading traits. GoGo’s purple shade is beautiful. It’s a perfect choice for many everyday and specialty projects: from quick notes to handwritten letters, to journaling and fountain pen art. GoGo is a lovely, likable, soft color that is versatile and distinctive at the same time.

Robert Oster inks are imported directly from Australia. we carry one of the largest assortments of Robert Oster inks on the market today. If you’re a fan of this particular brand of fountain pen ink, look to Pen Chalet because we offer plenty of choices. Happy Writing from Australia!

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