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Bungubox Blue Black (4B) is a rich blue-black ink made by Sailor, renowned for its wet flow, fast drying time, and striking properties like low to moderate shading and high coppery or red sheen on fountain pen-friendly papers. It offers moderate water resistance, making text readable even after exposure, and performs well across various nib sizes and papers with minimal feathering or bleeding. This ink suits enthusiasts seeking a versatile, eye-catching blue-black for daily writing and those who appreciate sheen without sacrificing usability.
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Ink Review #269: Bungubox 4B
This review praises Bungubox 4B for its interesting color, fast drying time of 15 seconds, coppery sheen, and good flow on various papers like Rhodia and Tomoe River, with medium water resistance and low feathering.
review: bungubox 4b - ink between the teeth
Bungubox 4B, a Sailor-made blue black ink, offers quick drying under 30 seconds, nice shading and sheen on Kokuyo paper, good water resistance for legibility, and smooth writing in wet pens like the Pelikan M205.
thINKthursday Bungubox 4B - Anderson Pens
Bungubox 4B is a vibrant blue black with red sheen and shading, excellent flow without feathering or bleedthrough on Rhodia, dry times of 15-25 seconds, and good legibility after water exposure.
Sailor Bung Box Blue Black Fountain Pen Ink Review - The Pen Addict
Sailor Bung Box Blue Black (4B) stands out as a highly shaded blue black ink with nice red sheen, perfect color balance without stray hues, making it a top choice among blue blacks.
Bung Box Blue Black Ink Review - The Pen Addict
This indigo blue-black ink provides subtle classy shading, slight red sheen in certain lighting, smooth writing, and gentle behavior on pens, though dry time is around 20-25 seconds in wider nibs.
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