Noodler's Baltimore Canyon Blue - 3oz Bottled Ink

It Depends

I've only been at this whole fountain pen business for a few months, so there's a LOT I don't know. Thus my opinions are not exactly, uhhh, "informed." So, discount generously. I had hoped BCB would be my go-to everyday blue, but after using it a bit, I realized I'm not a fan of it's sheen feature. To my eye, the sheen flattens out some of the shading I like to see, and even tips the color a bit towards violet. Depending on what you're looking for that may be a feature to consider. Get a sample at least and try it. Your eye may like it better than mine does.

A nice, solid blue

Great color, wet writing ink that dries fairly quickly. Negligible shading. I haven't tested the water resistance.

Who Can Resist Blue Whales & Blue Crabs?!

I was looking for a blue that wasn’t too dark or too light and Noodler’s Baltimore Canyon Blue is just perfect for my needs. It looks bold on the page, flows well, and is obviously blue. I have it loaded in a Noddler’s Nib Creaper Flex. The only thing I don’t like is that the ink has a slight smell. It’s not a harsh chemical smell but rather something more earthy. Also, I’m short so my nose tends to be close to the page as I write. Again, it is a slight smell and doesn’t linger or stick to the page. Will buy this ink again when I go through this bottle.