{"id":2502,"date":"2017-07-14T07:18:38","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T14:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2017-07-07T13:44:36","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T20:44:36","slug":"monteverde-california-teal-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/monteverde-california-teal-ink\/","title":{"rendered":"Monteverde California Teal Ink Review & Giveaway!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Monteverde California Teal Ink Bottle<\/p><\/div>\n

Monteverde California Teal Ink is a newer ink from Monteverde\u2019s World of Colors introduced last year. The new World of Ink collection includes 21 regular ink colors, 2 Permanent Documental ink colors in blue and black, and 10 Gemstone ink colors for a total of 33 colors in all. This amazing new collection includes California Teal, a green-blue color unlike most\u00a0blue-green ink. This darker green color\u00a0is a nice shade of medium to dark green with a very slight hint of blue.<\/p>\n

Monteverde California Teal ink contains Monteverde\u2019s ITF (ink treatment formula) technology. This allows for improved ink flow, quicker dry time and protects against clogging. The ink is a high saturation ink that shows up dark on paper. The ink\u00a0is manufactured in Europe and is a great value.<\/p>\n

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Please note the following characteristics while reviewing Monteverde California Teal ink that you may find useful:<\/p>\n

Testing Factors<\/h2>\n

For this review we used Rhodia Bloc paper with a J. Herbin glass dip spiral pen. The dip pen has a tip that is equivalent to a fine fountain pen nib.<\/p>\n

Bottle Sizes<\/h2>\n

Part of the reinvention of Monteverde<\/a> World of Colors ink collection is releasing a new smaller ink bottle option. Monteverde California Teal ink is currently available in Monteverde\u2019s orginal large 90 ml. glass bottle and also a new smaller square 30 ml. glass bottle. These different bottle sizes allow you to test Monteverde\u2019s new colors at a lower price.<\/p>\n

Cost<\/h2>\n

Monteverde California Teal ink is an economical ink option with the new smaller 30 ml. ink bottle retailing for very reasonable $8.00 and the very large 90 ml. bottle for $15.00, which is the price for most imported 30 ml. bottles of ink.<\/p>\n

Dry Time<\/h2>\n

We found a very reasonable 6-7 second dry time while testing Monteverde California Teal ink. Although not the fastest ink we have found on the market, it has a very respectable dry time making it practical for everyday office or home use.<\/p>\n

Bleed Through<\/h2>\n

We found absolutely zero bleeding using Monteverde California Teal ink. Even during the cotton swab test at the wettest, there was no bleeding using Rhodia paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feathering<\/h2>\n

During normal use, we did not experience any feathering using Rhodia paper. However, during the water test there was substantial feathering noticed which is not uncommon for a non-waterproof ink.<\/p>\n

Water Test<\/h2>\n

We let a Monteverde California Teal ink sample dry for approximately 3 minutes\u00a0and after the ink has dreid we run a wet cotton swab over the sample. This test produced significant color smearing, line distortion and feathering. Monteverde California Teal ink is not a waterproof or water resistant ink.<\/p>\n

Shading<\/h2>\n

Monteverde California Teal ink will produce some nice shading. The wet lines will produce a dark green line. Lighter green areas with a slight hint of a blue tinge appeared where there was less ink applied. With the right hand, this\u00a0ink can produce some nice shading.<\/p>\n

Conclusion about the\u00a0Monteverde California Teal ink<\/h2>\n

Monteverde California Teal ink is a great ink option. It is a very reasonably priced, good value and size. The ink has a reasonably quick dry time and a nice green color. Monteverde inks<\/a> are well regarded in general with their ITF formula and characteristics. Monteverde California Teal ink is a nice new addition to Monteverde\u2019s World of Color Ink Collection.<\/p>\n

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