Pelikan M205 Transparent Blue with fine nib. This was pen of the day fairly recently, but I’m repeating it because it’s got a brand new bag — I mean, ink. This time I filled it with Caran d’Ache Idyllic Blue, another pure blue. I really like the combination.
I get the feeling that Caran d’Ache inks may not sell very well. They are so expensive in the US that I only buy them on sale, or from Europe. But it can’t just be price: other inks that are even more expensive get a lot of internet buzz. And Caran d’Ache inks fly under the radar.
Sample a few if you want to try something new. They are excellent inks. With great bottles.
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[…] ink review was inspired by Laura over at Fountain Pen Follies who recently paired her beautiful Pelikan M205 blue Demonstrator with a Caran d’Ache ink. She commented that they seemed under-represented and I tend to agree with […]
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Damn, that ink really fits the pen 🙂
I’ve not yet heard of Idyllic Blue, but now I’ll have to try it out. 🙂 This looks like a great candidate for my favorite blues short-list.
You’re right, the Caran d’Ache inks seem to be flying a little under the radar. Though they are very well behaved in my opinion. I got a bottle of Caribbean Sea, and it is a wonderful color. Though the bottle is very small 🙂 30ml.
Know what, I’ll join into the Caran d’Ache love and put up my review of Carribbean Sea now. 🙂
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