Earlier this week I came across the handmade iron gall inks by Polish brand KWZ. Beautiful colors, not the typical iron gall colors purple-black or brown-black. Reading a bit further I learned their inks don't contain the strong mineral acids like sulfuric acid, but use a more friendly formula. I ordered two colors IG Red #3 and IG Green #3; this is obviously a review of the green color.
Green #3 is a beautiful dark green. The use of green in the office is a debate I referenced to in the Lierre Sauvage review, I will keep it out of this review. In my opinion this color is very well suited for work notes, personal notes, and any other personal correspondence.
The ink is very well behaved, no feathering or show-through, well lubricated and drying faster than average. The green is dark and bright. Shading in this ink is extremely beautiful. The water resistance is not bad, the ink can take a few drops.
I have used this ink in a TWSBI with a broad nib, a TWSBI with stub nib and with an oblique 1mm tape nib. With all these pens the ink behaved perfectly on Original Crown Mill Vellum paper.
I have used this ink in a TWSBI with a broad nib, a TWSBI with stub nib and with an oblique 1mm tape nib. With all these pens the ink behaved perfectly on Original Crown Mill Vellum paper.
Compared to other green inks, Moss Green (Graf van Faber Castell) comes close. Lierre Sauvage is a lot lighter and brighter, Vert Empire is quite dark too, but very low in saturation and therefor a lot less bright.
My first experience with this ink brand was a very pleasant one. The ink impressed me! I will definitely keep it in my ink rotation and will try a few more of their inks!