Robert Oster Bondi Blue Fountain Pen Ink — 50 mL
Robert Oster Bondi Blue takes its name from one of Australia’s best-known stretches of coast, and the color suits it: a vivid turquoise-leaning blue with enough saturation to remain practical for everyday writing.
Reviewers consistently report red sheen and visible shading, although both depend strongly on nib wetness and paper. A broad wet nib brings out the warm halo most clearly. Flow is generally wet and smooth, while performance on decent everyday paper is better than many highly saturated sheen inks. It should not be treated as a permanent ink.
Ink character
- Color: vivid turquoise-blue
- Shading: low to medium
- Sheen: red, most visible in wet writing
- Shimmer: none
- Flow: wet
- Water resistance: limited
- Best suited to: everyday writing, correspondence, broad and medium nibs
Bondi Blue is bright without becoming pale: an energetic blue that still has enough weight on the page for sustained writing.
Swatch note: Ink appearance may vary depending on lighting, paper, pen, nib size, ink flow, and display settings. Boston Lore Studio swatches are provided as a guide.