After my disappointment with Moonstone, which a lot of other people seem crazy about :), I approached this ink with less expectation. Charoite set the bar extremely high! Out of the two remaining that I purchased, Garnet and Fire Opal were left to try. I went with Garnet.
It comes in the Monteverde packaging that really wants you to know that it has their ITF technology.
The bottle is a generous 90ML size.
For this review I decided to ink up my Sailor Carrot. No better reason than it was in need of ink ^_^
Makeshift InkJournal Entry (HDR and normal light):
Line going down on 68GSM TR
Ink Blob:
Time-lapse:
It wasn’t the color I was expecting, but I should have been since it looks exactly like the label. I’ve typically thought of garnet in terms of deep red, but this color has a lot of pink in it. Which isn’t an issue at all since I love pink ^_^. It has a nice sheen on the blob, sadly I wasn’t able to get this to translate to regular writing. The shading however, carries the day, it has lots of light and dark tones but is not overwhelming.
I leave you now with a photo of some pretty epic potato skins #yum.
SquishyInk 
March 14, 2017 at 2:06 pm
I’m with you on this one, I’ve always thought of gate to as a deeper toned red. This one is interesting though & I love the “carrot”!! Those potato skins looked delicious!! Please give Luke a BIG HUG!! God Bless & Love You Bunches!!!
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March 14, 2017 at 2:08 pm
Hi! Are you from Hawaii? Just curious, you say to give Luke a hug and I only know one lol. The Carrot is a really cool pen, I love those bicolor Sailors! ^_^
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March 14, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Ooooh! I rather like that colour. The name led me to expect a sort of wine red burgundy sort of shade. I like that it’s more purple than that.
PS Your blog posts have led me to realize how much I love watching ink dry. It’s so calming.
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March 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm
It is right! I love that process 😀. I thought it would be more of a blood red, but this is cool too!
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March 14, 2017 at 10:07 pm
Oh my, I’m just realised I got you mistaken for another post I follow! I’m so sorry! I should not be typing when I’m this tired!! My other friend who has a blog on pens & ink has a dog named Luke! LoL! I always tell him to give Luke a Big hug, so sorry!! I live in South Carolina. I really have enjoyed your posts! Sorry again for the mix up!! Hope you have an Fantastic Week!! God Bless You Always!!
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March 14, 2017 at 10:08 pm
Oh awesome, mystery solved! You don’t have to leave or anything lol. Hope the doggie gets lots of hugs 🐶
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March 14, 2017 at 10:16 pm
Oh, no, I’m really enjoying your reviews on lots of gorgeous inks!! I did kind of wonder why my friend all of sudden starting loving pinks when before his favourite colours were more blues. Like I said too little sleep while still trying to type. Thanks for being so understanding! God Bless You Always!!
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March 14, 2017 at 10:17 pm
Aww thank you for the kind words 😀 I’m glad you’re enjoying the colors, I like blues, but I’m definitely a pink/purple girl haha 💕💜
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March 14, 2017 at 10:22 pm
Me too! I’m really loving the Robert Oster ‘s Opal Mauve too!! Then, I don’t think I’ve seen one of his colours that I didn’t like!! Beautiful inks!! By the way, what part of the world are you in? And may I ask your first name? God Bless Always, Beth
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March 14, 2017 at 10:25 pm
Yes his colors are really something special! I’m Krys 😀 nice to meet you Beth! I’m in Hawaii, how about you?
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March 15, 2017 at 1:31 am
Hello, Krys!! WoW! I hope one day to visit beautiful Hawaii!! I live in South Carolina. Hopefully, when I win the lottery or Lotto(whichever comes first! LoL) I can stop in Hawaii on my way back to Australia!! By.chance would you like to be pen pals? Hope you have a Fantastic Day!! God Bless You, Beth
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March 19, 2017 at 10:03 pm
I am totally gearing up for my pen pal venture! I need to get some stationary, I just got my wax seal! ^_^. When are you going to Australia? I love that place!
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March 15, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Well it was in my cart… now it’s in the mail! Thank you so much for this, I’ve been waiting and somehow missed this post!
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March 20, 2017 at 1:10 am
Hello Krys, If you would like to be Pen Pals please send me your mailing address or I can send you mine through a DM on Instagram. I won’t be heading back to Australia until I win the Lottery or Lotto! LoL! I got to go once with my Mum to see my Uncle years ago & fell in love with the place! By the way, what is your Furbaby’s name? Please give him a BIG HUG from His Twin & I!! Hope you have a GLORIOUS WEEK!! God Bless You Always, Beth
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March 20, 2017 at 7:24 pm
The Garnet arrived today (along with Moonstone, thankyouvermuch). I put it in a Monteverde Intima B and absolutely love it!!
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