Laban Greek Mythology Hermes Sky Blue is a richly saturated, light sky blue ink that pops off the page with subtle shading from sky blue to lighter tones and a hint of sheen.[1][2] It has a dry flow, average dry time of 15-30 seconds on medium nibs, and low water resistance, performing best on coated papers like Rhodia.[2][3] Ideal for right-handed writers seeking a bright, readable blue with character for daily use in well-tuned pens.[2]
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Ink Review: Laban Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk
Laban Hermes is a light sky blue, lighter than Faber-Castell Gulf Blue in writing samples, part of the Mythology line with good shading on various papers like Cosmo Air Light and Tomoe River.
Laban Hermes Sky Blue Ink Review - The Pen Addict
Hermes is a bright sky blue that pops off the page, dark enough to read easily while shading lightly to a lighter sky blue with minimal sheen. It has average dry time (15-30 seconds), dry flow, and behaves erratically on uncoated papers.
Ink Review #1823: Laban Hermes Sky Blue
Laban Hermes Sky Blue from the Greek Mythology collection shows nice shading on Tomoe River paper, has a dry flow, 60-second dry time, low water resistance, and some feathering on copy paper. Best suited for medium nibs or larger.
Laban Greek Mythology II Bottled Ink - Bertram's Inkwell
Discusses Laban Greek Mythology inks, praising their rich colors and referencing a prior detailed review of the series.
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