Birmingham Oil Beetle

[dragondazd]

I bought a botte of this ink as part of a special package of inks. I did not think this color would be that interesting because I am not that into teal, but when I tried it, I found it was both well-behaved and quite appealing to me. It is similar to Sailor Yama Dori and some might find it a well-priced alternative. It shades well and has a strong sheen but is slightly darker and greener.

 

 

Here is a comparison of Yomogi, Yama Dori, and oil beetle on old TR 68gsm.

 

I expect to use this ink regularly.

[DrDebG]

Thank you for the great review.  It does look like a nice ink.  It does remind me of Lamy Petrol a bit. 

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review.  I'm now wondering how this compares to MB Leo Tolstoy, LE....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[dragondazd]

2 minutes ago, inkstainedruth said:

Thanks for the review.  I'm now wondering how this compares to MB Leo Tolstoy, LE....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Based on images, Oil Beetle is much greener.

[inkstainedruth]

Okay, thanks.  Not a replacement then.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstaineruth

[ErrantSmudge]

Thank you for this review.  I actually prefer Yama-dori in that photo over Oil Beetle and I have KWZ Walk Over Vistula which is very close to Yama-dori so I think my teal needs are covered for the moment.

[amberleadavis]

Thank you for your review.