Let\u2019s Talk About the Robert Oster Ink Bottle:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRobert Oster Taiwan Blue ink comes in the company’s standard PET environmentally friendly plastic 50 ml. ink bottle. The simple leak-proof cap is easy to use and offers a great seal. Each bottle is identical, with a simple white label printed with a representation of the color (Taiwan Blue) on the cap. Robert Oster uses no additional packaging, which keeps the cost down for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much Does Robert Oster Fountain Pen Ink Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This week\u2019s Robert Oster ink is a Robert Oster Signature ink. It comes in a 50 ml. ink bottle and is directly imported from Australia. You can find the best price on this mid-range priced ink at PenChalet.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Did This Week\u2019s Ink Fair in the 1-Dip Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We conducted a 1-dip test with Robert Oster Taiwan Blue ink using a J. Herbin spiral glass dip pen and Rhodia dot pad paper. (For the 1-Dip Test, we dip the pen in ink once for each of three different writing samples. The three writing samples include: \u201cS,\u201d \u201cX,\u201d and scribble lines. The test looks for how well the ink performs on paper by showing if the pen runs out of ink before completing a full line). Envy ink very easily wrote across the paper on all three writing samples with lots of ink to spare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Fast Does the Taiwan Blue Ink Dry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Robert Oster\u2019s Taiwan Blue fountain pen ink showed a dry time of approximately 6-7 seconds with medium saturation. And that’s quick enough for an everyday color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Robert Oster Taiwan Blue Ink Bleed Through?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We saw no bleeding during normal use and only saw very slight bleeding during the heavy saturated cotton swab test (but only at the very wettest point).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was There Any Feathering While Using Taiwan Blue Ink?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We saw no feathering during normal use on Rhodia Paper, but we did see some slight feathering and line distortion during the water test. (But that\u2019s to be expected since this isn\u2019t a waterproof ink). The lines were still very legible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Does the Ink Stand Up to Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For the water test, we let an ink sample dry for about 3 minutes before running a wet cotton swab over the sample. We saw heavy color smearing, but that\u2019s very typical for a non-waterproof ink. The lines were still legible (with some very slight distortion and line fading).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What About Shading & Sheening Traits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Robert Oster Taiwan Blue ink showed some nice shading possibilities with the right nib and penmanship. We also saw a slight red sheen at the wettest point of the cotton swab test (which is unintended, but quite striking just the same). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Conclusion on this Week\u2019s Featured Robert Oster Ink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taiwan Blue is a mid-ranged priced ink for the 50 ml bottle size of imported ink. The nice, dark turquoise blue ink color shows up very well on paper, and comes to us from well-regarded and prolific Australian ink company, Robert Oster Signature Inks. The quick dry time of approximately 6-7 seconds leaves us comfortable recommending this week’s ink as an everyday blue ink choice. The packaging (if you’re not already familiar with the Robert Oster packaging) is simple and effective. If you’re looking for a dependable, but beautiful blue ink perfect for everyday use, Robert Oster Taiwan Blue ink is a great option. Happy writing from Australia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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