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Through Massdrop, Bung Box released a twin set of inks in celebration of Lunar New Year. I decided to do a low-tech review (mainly because I am laid-low by the flu.) The colors in the set are Kotohogi Kuremai and Hatsuyume Aofiji, a very pink red and a sky blue. The arrived yesterday. They arrived in traditional Sailor style bottles and boxes, including the plastic interior retaining cup. Although some folks might be unhappy with this, I prefer this to the traditional Bung Box bottles. I have a cat. I always fear for my carpets when inking up because Mr. P must be wherever I happen to be looking. Kotohogi Kuremai The Kotohogi Kuremai was darker than I expected, given the doodle on Massdrop. I had expected it to be more eye-searing, like their 3rd Anniversary Sakura. There is a slight sheen, almost a silvery gold. But it is very subtle and hard to see. The ink handled well, was wet and highly saturated. I was surprised it dried so quickly with 30% humidity here today. Hatsuyume Aofiji I really liked this blue. I had expected it to be as light as the Fujiyama blue, but it was very middle of the road blue. Wet I could see the crimson sheen. It is incredibly beautiful! I am happy I got the set if only for this blue! It is a very wet ink, highly saturated, wonderful lubrication. In my mind it aces the three "Ss" Shading, Saturation and Sheen that I associated with Bung Box and Sailor inks. Look at this shading!!! When I feel better I will add reviews in a fountain pen and properly scan them.