Maruzen Athena Blue Black?

[bokaba]

I have only seen a couple of references to this ink from many years ago. Does anyone have any information? It looks like it might be a repackaged Sailor Jentle Blue Black, but can't confirm.

 

 

[yazeh]

I can't either but according to do this is Pilot Blue Black:

http://kazan-kzn.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-post_14.html

 

And according to this thread:

Platinum Blue Black,

 

 

You can read more about Maruzen here:

https://www.fudefan.com/2019/03/maruzen-150th-athena/

 

[nibtip]

For having both I can confirm that it is Sailor blue black ink.

[bokaba]

That's what I suspected since they are made by the same brand. I doubt Maruzen is Platinum or Pilot, as they lean heavily blue, which the Maruzen leans more black. 

 

 

[yazeh]

13 hours ago, nibtip said:

For having both I can confirm that it is Sailor blue black ink.

Good to know!

12 hours ago, bokaba said:

That's what I suspected since they are made by the same brand. I doubt Maruzen is Platinum or Pilot, as they lean heavily blue, which the Maruzen leans more black. 

 

 

Yes, I found the info dubious too!

[rudyhou]

👍 This looks like a very nice and formal blue for a daily use.