Pilot Shin - Kai

March 11, 2013

Great review. I have a bottle of Tsuki-Yo on it's way but I might have to give this shin-kai a go around. Also what is that light blue you use for the headings of each page is that ama-iro? I like the shading of it.

March 14, 2013

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Pilot Blue-Black

That is immensely helpful. Thank you.

I will eventually get both, but am still deciding which to get first. :hmm1: Obviously I like shin kai better, but 350ml bottle for just $5 more is hard to resist. Did I miss anything, Sandy1?

Tony

Hi Tony,

You're welcome!

Sometimes the devil is in the details when choosing an ink to purchase, so a bit of [opinionated] hairsplitting when comparing inks can be helpful.

Which to get first?

PBlBk is very much an all-rounder, though not particularly exciting; which to me is a good thing for a daily writer ink: It will pitch-up, then go about its business in a journeyman's fashion, giving a sound result from most pens on most papers without distraction.
Ps-k is a bit of a chameleon, which is quite sensitive to the pen+paper combo. It seems to invite exploration and fine tuning to get the desired appearance. Much more of a 'personal' ink to me, though I'm waiting to read of the experience of those who've used Ps-k as a daily writer ink.

So if I just want to get on with writing, then its PBlBk, but when I have the time, materials & patience to work with nuances of appearance, then its Ps-k.

Please let us know of your experience with either or both!

Bye,

S1

Edited March 14, 2013 by Sandy1

March 14, 2013

Excellent! Thanks for posting informative review.

Hi,

You're welcome!

Bye,

S1

March 14, 2013

Great review. I have a bottle of Tsuki-Yo on it's way but I might have to give this shin-kai a go around. Also what is that light blue you use for the headings of each page is that ama-iro? I like the shading of it.

Hi,

Many thanks for your kind words!

IMHO tsuki-yo is an exceptional ink, though may be an acquired taste. I hope it appeals to you too.

The ink used for lines & labels is OMAS Turquoise from a Pilot Penmanship + XF, (mentioned under NB&B / Pens.)

So we also have a mini-sampling of Omas Turquoise. (Perhaps I should ask other Members what inks they'd like to see sampled in such a manner.)

Bye,

S1

Edited March 14, 2013 by Sandy1

March 15, 2013

Great review. I have a bottle of Tsuki-Yo on it's way but I might have to give this shin-kai a go around. Also what is that light blue you use for the headings of each page is that ama-iro? I like the shading of it.

Hi,

Many thanks for your kind words!

IMHO tsuki-yo is an exceptional ink, though may be an acquired taste. I hope it appeals to you too.

The ink used for lines & labels is OMAS Turquoise from a Pilot Penmanship + XF, (mentioned under NB&B / Pens.)
So we also have a mini-sampling of Omas Turquoise. (Perhaps I should ask other Members what inks they'd like to see sampled in such a manner.)

Bye,
S1

I just got the Tsuki-Yo and I love it. I'm looking for a nice light blue with a little bit of green and I really like that OMAS Turquoise, I'm also looking at the Ama-Iro and Lamy's Turqoise, decisions decisions.

March 22, 2015

Sandy,

I don't know what your day job is but your description of Shin-Kai as "subtle, understated, a bit of a chameleon" is not only a perfect characterization of the effect of the ink, but also of me (which is why I like this ink in particular.) Thanks for the "reading"!

March 22, 2015

How is it that I missed this thread?

&,...from Sandy1 too!

Bought a bottle of Shin-kai early last year. I really liked the ink's "subtle" b/b colour & its ability to tame a couple of fire hose nibs, that were set up for IG inks.

Thank you for your usual thoughtful & thorough review.

Edited March 22, 2015 by tinta