Edelstein Inks by Pelikan

**Pendora** · February 6th, 2013, 12:03 AM

Pelikan_edelstein_ink_adventurine_mandarin_onyx_ruby_Pendora_.jpgI have ordered in a sample set of the Edelstein in trying to decide if I am going to carry it in house. I have to say, this ink is really beautiful but at a $25 list price, Im not sure people will beat down the doors for it.

Comes in a relatively standard box with an upgrade packaging option that is very nice. The bottle design is beautiful with a 4-sided "concave" design. Heavy and reminds me of a men's cologne bottle.

The Ruby ink has a slight rust tone to it but is not bricky at all. In comparing reds, Sheaffers red is a bit brighter. Good coverage with one pass, poor water resistance, dry time is roughly 20 seconds.

Overall beautiful ink, but I think its the bottle I am most smitten with. Id appreciate your opinions as I need to decide if I am going to carry this in stock or just order in as needed.

Michelle
www.PendoraPens.com

**snedwos** · February 6th, 2013, 04:26 AM

I have a bottle of the Aventurine, and it's absolutely beautiful.

**KrazyIvan** · February 6th, 2013, 08:36 AM

A lot of people complain about the bottles not being very fountain pen friendly when the ink level drops a bit.

**caribbean_skye** · February 6th, 2013, 10:33 AM

I just got a bottle of the Topaz and I love it.

**writingrav** · February 6th, 2013, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by caribbean_skye

I just got a bottle of the Topaz and I love it.

Agreed. I love the Topaz.

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**Bogon07** · February 6th, 2013, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by snedwos

I have a bottle of the Aventurine, and it's absolutely beautiful.

Same here it is a very nice rich green which flows smoothly.

I also have a bottle of Tanzanite. A mysterious bluish purple black.

Great looking bottles too.

**Pendora** · February 7th, 2013, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by KrazyIvan

A lot of people complain about the bottles not being very fountain pen friendly when the ink level drops a bit.

I can see that this could be an issue for some, but the bottles are small enough that I cant imagine complaining about that myself.

Michelle
www.PendoraPens.com

**Steph** · February 7th, 2013, 07:36 AM

I enjoy the Jade as well as the Adventurine.

**Pendora** · February 8th, 2013, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Steph

I enjoy the Jade as well as the Adventurine.

I actually played with both, and even created a mix with a slight lean towards the jade. It turned out nice but in the end I liked the Jade "as is" better. Im still not convinced I should carry the line though since theres alot of complaints about the price and as a seller, I cant do much about that.
Michelle
www.PendoraPens.com

**fountainpenkid** · February 8th, 2013, 02:16 PM

I used to love Topaz, but I find it indistinguishable from the much cheaper Diamine Asa Blue...

**lowks** · April 12th, 2013, 09:19 PM

I have adventurine and ruby.

**ilangai** · April 13th, 2013, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by KrazyIvan

A lot of people complain about the bottles not being very fountain pen friendly when the ink level drops a bit.

I myself don't find them that. Been using the Mandarin and ink level is less than 2/3 now.. They're friendlier than the J.Herbin bottles for sure, and less friendly than the Watermans bottles, but the smoothness of the ink bits them all.

**The Good Captain** · April 13th, 2013, 01:33 AM

I have the Tanzanite and Sapphire. Great inks.

**dannzeman** · April 22nd, 2013, 03:20 PM

Moved from Ink Reviews to General Inky Goodness.

**southpaw52** · April 24th, 2013, 03:34 PM

I have an older of Sapphire very nice rich color. I would spend the extra $7 for this ink rather then an $18. bottle of Noodlers.

**dsolmei** · April 24th, 2013, 09:00 PM

Hey Folks. How would you evaluate the flow of the Edelstein inks? Do they tend to run on the drier side or would you say that they have a relatively balanced wetness?

**Alexander999** · April 29th, 2013, 06:35 PM

First post on this great forum.

I would appreciate some assistance in helping decide what to purchase.
Edelstein Topaz OR Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki
For use in a Dupont Defi
Looking for a nice vibrant blue and more important minimal bleeding through on paper.

Would greatly appreciate your thoughts
Cheers

**woosang** · April 29th, 2013, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Alexander999

First post on this great forum.

I would appreciate some assistance in helping decide what to purchase.
Edelstein Topaz OR Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki
For use in a Dupont Defi
Looking for a nice vibrant blue and more important minimal bleeding through on paper.

Would greatly appreciate your thoughts
Cheers

Both are excellent inks but I would say get the iroshizuku it's well behaved and a pretty colour

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