Bungubox Melancholic Gray

[visvamitra]

Bungbox inks are a Sailor custom made inks for a Bungubox pen store in Japan. Bungubox line contains some killer colors but because of high price and limited availability can't be enjoyed by Sailor inks enthusiasts.

 

I've received the sample of Bungubox Melancholic Gray from one of FPNers - MythicalUnicorn. Thank you Daniel.

 

Melancholic Gray is a nice medium-saturated grey ink that behaves well on most papers and offers some water resistance. That said, it lacks lubrication and wetness I enjoy in most Sailor inks. Not a bad ink by any means, especially if you're into greys. If, however, you just want to check if there's a sense to get a grey ink go with Diamine, De Atramentis or Noodler's.

Drops of ink on kitchen towel

Color ID

Copy paper, Kosmos fountain pem, fine nib

Tomoe River, Kosmos fountain pem, fine nib

Water resistance

[lapis]

Thanks for the nice review. Luckily, I got this a good four years ago -- i.e. it's not at all "new" -- and find it really good. Flow is okay but the subtlety of the grey is what makes it a great ink. Not sure if "Melancholic" is a perfect naming, but there is more than just a bland, neutral grey to be seen and felt...

Happy New Year, Vis!

Mike

[namrehsnoom]

Wow! This looks like a really nice grey. A hint of green behind the curtains. Nice!

I will add it to my list of greys to keep an eye on... but probably difficult to get at a reasonable price here in Europe.

[Tas]

Oh, your splash is pure art. Love it !

[DrDebG]

Thank you Vis for the great review. I love the splash, but the writing sample just doesn't "wow" me.