#232 Blue-Black

Hero 232 Blue-black review - ff paint and sketch

This review highlights Hero 232 as a very cheap blue-black ink at about US$1, tested with an inexpensive Duke Uranus 204 pen on Kokuyo paper. It praises the nice shading and water resistance but notes it's a bit washed out, suitable for casual office notes.

Hero 232 Blue-Black ink

Hero 232 is described as a well-behaved blue-black iron-gall ink with reasonable drying time, full water resistance, and good performance on various papers, though it may cause bleedthrough on thin absorbent ones. The review includes swab tests, writing samples on Maruman, Leuchtturm1917, and Oxford paper with a Kaweco broad nib, noting its universal color but potential risks to steel nibs.

Hero 232 - A Lazy Review - Ink Reviews - The Fountain Pen Network

This forum thread provides a casual review of Hero 232, describing it as a mature, tastefully fine dark blue-black ink that darkens over time. It positions the ink within a community discussion on fountain pen inks.

Hero blue-black - Badger & Blade

Forum users praise Hero #232 blue-black as a well-behaved, inexpensive iron-gall ink that outperforms its price, with good water resistance and no issues in various pens when regularly flushed. Discussions compare it to Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black and note its viscosity makes cleaning challenging.