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Here we have another fine KWZ ink. Of course you have to like turquoise, or sky blue, or whatever you want to name this ink. Many people do not associate the stone turquoise with this color as they're more accustomed to seeing a more green hue, but Cerrillos turquoise comes in this color as well as the green and lighter tones such as khaki. I used to not like this kind of blue as the inks I tried were too bright, or too dry. Someone sent me a sample of the MB Balzac LE ink last year, and it was wet, not too bright, and quite nice. But it was just a sample. And it was and LE ink that was long gone. Recently I was filling out my KWZI collection and decided to add this to my order from Vanness Pens. This ink is a near doppelgänger for the MB Honore de Balzac limited edition ink from 2013. https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/294475-montblanc-honore-de-balzac/?p=3419302 This meets my criteria for a nice turquoise ink. I prefer other blues, but this one is nice. I think it is a little drier than the MB ink, but not by much. It handles quite well. If you don't like this color, well then, you won't like this ink no matter what. But if you don't mind a change to brighter blues, or perhaps they are your preferred color, you may well want to give this a try. Usual papers: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet, TR=Tomoe River. The color is slightly too dark, but not too far off.