Robert Oster Verde De Rio

[visvamitra]

Robert Oster is new player in fountain pen ink market. He operates through worldwide network of wholesalers. The inks are sold in 50 ml PET bottles with a tightly secure twist cap. I don't know who makes the inks for the shop, but the colors look interesting and fresh. At the moment Robert Oster inks are available in billion colors - I lost track how many.

Sample of Verde de Rio was sent to me by Akszugor. The color is fresh and nice. I like it a lot. The ink feels rather wet but, as most RO inks, lacks lubrication. There's no water resistance.

Drops of ink on kitchen towel

Software ID

Color range

Oxford Optic, Lamy Al-Star, medium nib

Leuchtturm 1917, Lamy Al-Star, medium nib

[mulrich]

The splotches look great but the actual writing is a little pale for my green preferences.

[elpenguino]

I'm going to have to take the opposite stance from Mulrich. I almost didn't scroll down after the splotches but like the writing sample more than expected.

[crahptacular]

This looks similar to RO Jade, which I enjoy quite a bit, with maybe a touch less yellow/brown to it? Close enough that I don't think I need both... probably...

[namrehsnoom]

Great review! This is me personal favourite ink of 2017 - I just love this green.

[namrehsnoom]

The splotches look great but the actual writing is a little pale for my green preferences.

 

In real life it's not pale at all, but a gorgeous grass-green. Works great with both white and yellowish paper.

[amberleadavis]

Great review as always.

[inkstainedruth]

How does it compare to RO Moss (an ink I really like)?

Thanks as always for the comprehensive review, BTW.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth