Ink Review #1221: Robert Oster Flaming Blue

Robert Oster has recently released another blue ink (are you really surprised?) called Robert Oster Flaming Blue. I’m a sucker for Robert Oster inks so of course I had to try it out. Thanks to Goldspot for sending a bottle over for review!

The color:

Flaming Blue is a classy dark blue with some sheen.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty coppery sheen.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, high copper sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Flaming Blue is closest to Diamine Tudor Blue, and a little less vibrant than Colorverse Quasar. Click here to see the Robert Oster inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really enjoyed this ink. Robert Oster does an amazing job with his blue inks, and this one is no exception. I’m glad I have a full bottle of this one because it’s one I think I will use often.

Disclaimer: This ink was provided by Goldspot for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.