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Kaweco

Smokey Grey

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Kaweco Smokey Grey water resistanceWater Resistance
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Kaweco Smokey Grey is a well-behaved, neutral grey ink with subtle warm undertones, subtle green hints, and excellent shading that darkens dramatically in wet nibs, appearing almost black. Known for its surprisingly strong water resistance, fast drying, and lubricated wet flow that suits a wide range of pens without feathering or bleed-through. It suits everyday writers, left-handers seeking smudge-free performance, and those desiring a versatile grey alternative to blues and blacks.

Properties
Color Family
Grey
Dry Time
15-30 seconds
Water Resistance
Moderate
Shading
Moderate
Sheening
None
Flow
Wet

Best Uses

Everyday writingJournalingLeft-handed use

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review: Kaweco Smokey Grey – Page 2 - Fountain Pen Follies

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a soft gray ink with gorgeous shading, excellent lubrication, flow, and surprising water resistance on various papers. It performs consistently across nib sizes and is highly legible despite its light color.

Ink Review #1551: Kaweco Smokey Grey

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a well-behaved neutral grey ink with average flow, medium water resistance, and good performance on fountain pen-friendly papers like Rhodia and Tomoe River. It shows more depth in large swabs and minimal feathering.

Kaweco “Smokey Grey” (“grey”): Ink Review - note taking & writing

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a wet, fast-drying stone-grey ink with a greenish hue, amazing shading, and no feathering or bleed-through, making it ideal for left-handers and alternatives to blue or black inks.

Kaweco Smokey Grey Ink Review - The Pen Addict

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a light grey ink with some shading and wet flow, offering better water resistance than many inks but lacking sheen and appearing flat in chromatography.

Ink of the Week – Kaweco Smokey Grey | Fountain Pen Love

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a favorite warm grey ink with nice shading, quick dry times, no smearing, and decent waterproofing, performing well across various papers and wetter nibs.

review: kaweco smokey grey - ink between the teeth

Kaweco Smokey Grey is a neutral gray ink with surprising water resistance, moderate dry times, and a pleasing tone that pairs well with broader nibs like the LAMY 1.1 mm.

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