Montblanc Glacier Blue

[mizgeorge]

This arrived with me this morning, and as I hadn't seen any reviews or even swatches of it, I thought I'd better put something together quickly in case anyone else was as curious as I to see what this one was like. It's only in one pen so far (a Narwhal Voyage with a stub nib). 

 

These first images on TR 52g

 

 

(I would say this is the most accurate in terms of colour reproduction)

 

The chroma was not quite what I expected

 

but explains what happened with a wet in wet on watercolour paper

 

As for comparisons to other colours - there's nothing that close in my MB collection (which is fairly comprehensive) 

but one or two contenders from other inks - including some that are significantly cheaper. All swatches are on exacompta 150g white.

 

Overall, I like it very much indeed - it's up there with my current favourite MB blues (of which there are probably far too many). I don't doubt I'll be getting at least a backup bottle, if not more whilst it's still available.

 

If anyone wants to see it in with any particular nib or paper, let me know, and I'll see what I can do.

[yazeh]

@mizgeorgethanks for an absolutely fabulous review  

It looks like a refreshing colour just before our first mini heat-wave.... 😎

 

[LizEF]

Thanks, @mizgeorge!  The color in that closeup of the swatch and hash marks looks appealing.  Not sure it's appealing enough for me to go looking for it, but I'm definitely enjoying your review - especially those watercolor paper drawings.

[MsRedpen]

Beautiful colour!

Thanks for this review, very helpful.  

 

[arcfide]

I really like how it looks in these photos. I reminds me of my beloved Platinum Blue Black with its slightly dusty and muted blue color when dry as well as the slight extra in the edges of wetter applications. 

[siddr90]

I really like how the ink looks! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see it in other nib size like F/EF if you get a chance to do another sample   

[mallymal1]

Thanks for the review! Looks like it shades nicely, which is what I prefer in an ink, and why I have so many broad nibs. 🙂

[PithyProlix]

Thank you very much for the nice look at this cheery, attractive ink! It looks as if it is shading half-way or so towards turquoise, is that correct?

 

(😍 Isatis. Kicking myself again for not getting it when I could!)

[mizgeorge]

8 hours ago, siddr90 said:

I really like how the ink looks! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see it in other nib size like F/EF if you get a chance to do another sample   

here you are:

 

 

This pen has a horrible nib (I need to sort it out but keep forgetting to get round to it), but it will certainly give you a good idea of the difference.

 

7 hours ago, PithyProlix said:

Thank you very much for the nice look at this cheery, attractive ink! It looks as if it is shading half-way or so towards turquoise, is that correct?

 

(😍 Isatis. Kicking myself again for not getting it when I could!)

Yes, there's a definite lean to turquoise. It's nice.

(and yes, Isatis is lovely!)

[namrehsnoom]

Thank you for the lovely review! Truly a beautiful blue - it deviates enough from standard blue to make it look interesting, and it’s sort of muted/dusty … really nice! 

[Rebbe]

Great review. Looks like I have another ink to get now. Thanks for posting!

[amberleadavis]

Thank you.

[InesF]

Thank you @mizgeorge for the review.

There may be some up and down in preference about how pale or how intense an ink should be. While I currently love the dark and intense inks a lot, there is still room for some muted ones in between.

So do I like the R&K Isatis and Glacier Blue may be a good successor.

[ak47]

Thank you to show the colour

[Karmachanic]

Missed this the first time around.  Lovely!