Kwzi Azure #2

[white_lotus]

Last month I worked on some reviews but didn't find time to actually adjust the images and upload them. Well now that is happening.

 

Everyone has heard of KWZ Ink, yes? If not, check them out as they are very good inks. I have experienced no problems in my Edison and Pelikan pens but I also don't keep my pens inked up for months on end with one ink. KWZ has a number of blue inks named "Azure". This is Azure #2. They vary in their appearance by how close to "true blue" they appear. None of the Azure's appear turquoise or teal, or even to blue-violet though Azure #1 is the closest there.

 

Usually I don't have any problems with KWZ ink on the papers I use. But Azure #2 was an exception. There was some spread, some slight feathering, and some show-through on the Mohawk via Linen paper I often use. On Tomoe River the handling was much better, and on the inkjet paper it was OK, but it seems I couldn't decide whether the ink was wet or dry there. So in the pen and papers I used I experienced non-standard behavior with this KWZ ink. I only got a sample of this ink, so will have to give it a try in another pen at some point.

 

Pen: Edison Nouvelle Premiere (F-steel)

Papers: MvL=Mohawk via Linen, TR=Tomoe River, Hij=Hammermill 28 lb inkjet.

 

 

 

 

Not water resistant, but that wasn't expected.

 

 

[gylyf]

Love this one - probably my favorite KWZ blue (though #3 is also up there). Thanks for the review!

[cleosmama]

Have you tried Azure #3? Just curious.

[white_lotus]

Yes I reviewed them all.

[amberleadavis]

I wonder if Azure #4 is the same as the Blue #4. I'm looking forward to your comparisons. Thank you for a wonderful review.

[Ghost Plane]

4 is AWESOME. Put it in a demo and be amazed.

[white_lotus]

I wonder if Azure #4 is the same as the Blue #4. I'm looking forward to your comparisons. Thank you for a wonderful review.

 

Oh, now you want comparisons of all the KWZ azures! I'll see what I can do.

 

I think the Azures and the Blues are different. I seem to remember that the "Blues" were part of the water-resistant line Konrad had during the various group buys. The Azures are part of the standard non-IG, not water resistant inks.

[amberleadavis]

White_Lotus, you are correct. I saw that post from Mrs. KWZI. OH, and we would love a comparison sheet.