Birmingham Pen Co. Snowflake is an aqua/turquoise ink with a distinctive reddish sheen that shifts in appearance depending on nib width and paper type. The color becomes lighter and cooler with finer nibs or added water, while appearing darker and richer with broader nibs. This seasonal ink is part of the Keystone Formula line and is popular for those seeking inks with subtle sparkle and color variation.
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Ink Review #69: Birmingham Winter Garden Snowflake
This ink is a cheerful turquoise blue with slow dry time, no sheen, low shading, and bright blue color in swabs and writing samples.
Birmingham Pen January 2019 Ink Subscription
Review of Birmingham's Winter Garden Snowflake among other inks, noting low shading, no sheen, no shimmer, medium show-through, dry time of 30-70 seconds, and some flow issues on certain papers.
Snowflake Fountain Pen Ink
Product page for Birmingham's Snowflake ink from the Keystone Formula line, highlighting blendability, performance, value, and formulation details for traditional dye-colorant ink.
Ink Brand Overview: The New Birmingham Pen Company Inks
Overview of Birmingham Pen Company inks including Snowflake, described in the blue range with phthalo undertones, compared to other blues like Polar Bear, and part of their Traditional and Twinkle lines.
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