Barrier Reef Blue

Ink Shot Review: Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue @AndersonPens

A stunning blue fountain pen ink with exquisite sheen, excellent shading, easy to clean, and packaged in a durable reusable bottle. The review highlights its gorgeous color, vivid sheen, and well-behaved performance across various tests.

Ink Review #127: Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue

This well-behaved blue ink features high sheen, particularly pink sheen, with low water resistance and medium-high show-through. It compares favorably to other blues like Blackstone Sydney Harbour Blue and Robert Oster Soda Pop Blue.

Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue Ink - An Inkophile's Blog

Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue offers saturated color shifting from near purple to deep medium blue, with average lubrication, no feathering on good paper, and suitability for juicy-flow nibs. Priced affordably at $8.50 for 30ml in a sturdy nalgene bottle.

thINKthursday – Blackstone Barrier Reef - Anderson Pens

This highly saturated blue ink demonstrates excellent flow, no feathering or bleedthrough on Rhodia paper, and good dry times despite its saturation.

Barrier Reef Blue – Blackstone

Barrier Reef Blue is a favorite for its great feel even in finer and drier nibs, offering reliable performance in fountain pens.

Blackstone Barrier Reef Blue - Ink Reviews

Users praise the bright blue color that shades and sheens with wider nibs, producing a brighter tone with finer nibs, making it versatile across pen types.