Robert Oster Cities of America - Chicago is a steely, cool blue ink inspired by Lake Michigan and winter snow, featuring dusty denim tones with subtle hints of gray and green. It is praised for its smooth flow, moderate shading, and quick drying, resembling vintage iron gall blue-blacks. This versatile ink suits everyday writers and those seeking depth in cooler tones.
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Ink Review #745: Robert Oster: Chicago - Fountain Pen Pharmacist
Chicago is a pale gray with hints of blue and purple, featuring high shading and no sheen. It has an average dry time of 30 seconds and medium water resistance on Tomoe River paper.
Robert Oster Cities of America: Chicago Ink Review - The Pen Addict
Chicago is a lovely ink that finds a nice spot between blue, gray, and green with excellent shading, smooth flow, quick dry time of 10-25 seconds, and no feathering on good paper.
Ink Review #1852: Robert Oster Chicago
Robert Oster Chicago from the Cities of America collection shows nice shading on Tomoe River paper, dries in 20 seconds, has medium water resistance, and performs well on fountain pen friendly papers.
Ink Line Review: Robert Oster Cities of America
Chicago is a favorite ink showing multiple layers of color similar to vintage iron gall blue-black inks, with distinct appearances on Tomoe River and Cosmo Air Light papers.
Robert Oster 'Cities of America' series: Chicago - Ink Reviews
A review of Robert Oster Chicago from the Cities of America series, noting it's suitable for certain nibs though not ideal for those offering high kinaesthetic feedback.
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