Akkerman #02 Residentie Blauw is a medium royal blue ink known for its lighter, subdued classic shade inspired by the Dutch Royal Family's residence in The Hague. It offers low shading, average flow, and a dry time of 30-50 seconds with low-medium water resistance, performing well on fountain pen-friendly papers without feathering or bleeding. This reliable, smooth-writing ink suits everyday users and those seeking a versatile, non-dramatic blue for general writing.
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Akkerman's Residentie Blauw - Ink Reviews
Forum discussion and review describing Akkerman Residentie Blauw as a wonderful blue ink that flows well without feathering, with only ghosting on the reverse side, including user-submitted images.
Ink Review: Akkerman 00-04
Detailed review of Akkerman 02 Residentie Blauw among five blue inks, including swabs, writing samples on Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm papers, dry time (30-50 seconds), low-medium water resistance, no feathering, and comparisons to Lamy Blue and others.
P W Akkerman Inks Test
Test of 31 Akkerman inks including Residentie Blauw on watercolor paper with a dip pen, noting it ages darker, is wetter, and behaves similarly to Diamine inks, praising the unique bottle design.
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