Tintenlabor Violet Blue/Black (Eisengallustinte 1, Discontinued) — Ink Review #187
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...