Yazeh Ink Reviews

Tintenlabor Eisengallustinte 1, violettblau / schwarz / Iron gall ink 1, violet blue / black   Ink Review # 187   Originally posted on FPN: May 31, 2025   Ink:  Eisengallustinte 1, violettblau / schwarz / Iron gall ink 1, violet blue / black Brand:  Tintenlabor Country:  Switzerland Availability:  Discontinued. This 3 g/L formula was later reformulated as Zurich. Zurich was subsequently reformulated to use 4 g/L iron, and the current version is called Atelierblau. I have not reviewed either reformulation. Pens Used:  Pilot F3A, Lamy (EF/F/M/B/ Stub 1.1), Waterman W2 vintage flex   Tintenlabor is a Swiss ink company specializing in Iron Gall inks. What differentiates this brand from others is that it discloses the iron content.   The sample was sent to me by the Ink-Meister, David.   This is a gorgeous royal-blue iron gall ink that oxidizes to different shades of blue, black, and navy, either immediately or over time. The ink has sli...

  Tintenlabor Purple Black 2 - (New Formula) Ink Review # 186 Originally posted on FPN: May 22, 2025 Ink:  Purple Black 2 / Eisengallustinte 2, purpur / schwarz Brand:  Tintenlabor Country:  Switzerland Availability:  Discontinued in this form. It was reformulated and is now sold as Encre Royale. You can find my Encre Royale review here. https://yazehinkreviews.blogspot.com/2025/12/tintenlabor-encre-royale-ink-review-217.html Pens Used:  Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy (EF / F / M / B / Stub 1.1), Kanwrite with FPR ultra-flex nib. 🧾  Description Tintenlabor is a Swiss ink company specializing in Iron Gall inks. What differentiates this brand from others is that it discloses the iron content. Purple Black 2 is a gorgeous, mysterious, dark purple, waterproof iron gall ink by Tintenlabor. David the Ink-Meister graciously sent me the new formula, and it was worth the wait. German name: Eisengallustinte 2, purpur / schwarz. It has a delicious flow and looks lovely o...