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I was really impressed the Ernest's Vintage Writing Fluid, Oscar's copper. I was intrigued by Blue Merle, and decided to give it a shot. From what I've understood, this is a recreation of one of Carter's inks. However, my sample does not reflect the original Blue Merle, a grey black colour but it's a delicious looking blue-black with a hint of teal: https://www.penchalet.com/blog/organics-studio-ernest-hemingway-blue-merle-ink/ Let's start with the complex chroma: Writing samples: Note bleed though is because I was using a gusher of a vintage pen. Photos: Paper is Mnemosyne - Pen is vintage wet noodle pen Comparison: As usual an art work, inspired by the Old Man and the Sea: The Sky, the sea and the marlin are all done by Blue Merle, diluted or concentrated. While not visible where the ink has pooled on the marlin, there's sheen. Other inks used: De Atramentis Artist Sepia (boat)/ Polar Brown Platinum Carbon Black / Pentel Brush Pen Paper is Canson Mixed Media paper. · Pens used: Pilot Kakuno, Lamy Safari (EF/F/M/B/Stub), Vintage Unic Wet Noodle, · What I liked: Classy ink, name. · What I did not like: A bit on the dry side. · What some might not like: Lack of lubrication, doesn’t like copy paper. · Shading: Yes · Ghosting: If you press hard. · Bleed through: If you use a gusher and insist on writing on copy paper. · Flow Rate: Wet · Lubrication: On the dry side. · Nib Dry-out: No. · Start-up: No. · Saturation: Just enough. · Shading Potential: Yes. · Sheen: Only in massive applications. · Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: No. · Nib Creep / “Crud”: No. · Staining (pen): No. · Clogging: No. · Cleaning: Easy · Water resistance: Decent. · Availability: 55 ml Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples or any other comments. The more the merrier