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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Ink Shot Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world

The kind folks at La Couronne du Comte sent this bottle of ink along with my (surprise) gift for my birthday.
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
ABOUT
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
Color: Red
Bottle: 60 ml
Price: € 14,80
Price/ml: ~ € 0.25/ml
Where to buy: La Couronne du Comte
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
PROS
  • Beautiful, rich red.
  • Well-behaved ink - minimal bleedthrough and showthrough.
  • Good flow.
  • Looks amazing when used in a very wet nib.
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
CONS
  • I've heard from others this ink is a little dry and gives some nib creep. As a saturated red, nib creep isn't surprising, however, I haven't experienced that yet. Could be the nibs/pens used. 
  • Bleeds like crazy with water contact.
OVERALL

Mmmm as soon as I saw this ink was being released, I knew I would have to try it. It's a beautiful, rich, warm red that looks outstanding in broad and/or wet nibs. Being a red, it requires proper cleaning, but it doesn't behave terribly and I love the color.
Review: Montblanc LE Corn Poppy Red Ink @couronneducomte @Montblanc_US @Montblanc_world
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9 comments:

  1. Jay PulliFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I have this ink too. Very nice red. Only complaint is that it seems to dry out in the feed after a few days of non use, at least in the Taccia Stacatta.

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  2. Peter Buergin-WittFebruary 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Happy Birthday, Azizah (probably belatedly) - great ink, great review!

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  3. PeninkcillinFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    Oh wow, absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. RobFebruary 10, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I really like this red. It reminds me a bit of Winter Glow.

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  5. TedFebruary 10, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    beautiful. is it a limited release? can I wait on it?

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  6. Azizah AsgaraliFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    I believe so, but so far, it doesn't seem scarce. Depends how long you want to wait, I guess :)

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  7. Azizah AsgaraliFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Yes! It does, which is one I've considered buying at outrageous prices lol

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  8. Azizah AsgaraliFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Thank you Peter!
    AND! Thank you for your parcel!!! Love the selection you sent :)

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  9. Azizah AsgaraliFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    I've heard it was dry for someone else as well. I suspect you're right, it is dry, but it was okay in the pens I put it in - but I used it up pretty quickly. I think saturated reds can be on the dry side though.

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