Montblanc usually doesn’t disappoint when it comes to ink…or anything for that matter! I’ve been wanting to give Leo Tolstoy a try but I have gotten so many blues lately, do I really need another? The answer it seems, is always yes!
This particular Montblanc limited edition does not come in the cute little square 30ML bottle, but a 35ML bottle, like William Shakespeare.
For this review I decided to ink up my Pilot Custom 74.
Ink Info:
Line going down on 68GSM TR…the extra squiggle is where I didn’t know the camera wasn’t on lol!:
Ink Blob:
Time-Lapse:
Up-close of writing sheen:
That sheen tho! All of the things I heard about this ink did not prepare me for all of that sheeny goodness. The sheen even came out in regular writing. It has a rich saturation with middling shading and gorgeous sheen. I would say that’s a win! The only thing I want to note is that in the extremely dark parts of the blob, the ink was a bit “sticky”. It did not dry completely like most blobs do. But the odds of ever having that much ink on the paper during regular use are pretty small.
So the fun part! I feel like there hasn’t been a giveaway in ages!
Prize: 1x bottle of Montblanc Leo Tolstoy
Open to USA
Deadline: 3/23/17 @7:00PM HST
How to win:
- Comment on this blog post about your favorite blue ink (2 Entries)
- Comment on the FPN FB posting about this giveaway (1 Entry)
- Regram/repost the IG photo for this giveaway/tag @squishy.ink. Comment on the photo and tag two friends who would love to win! (2 Entries).
- As always subscribers old and new are loved. 1 Entry per sub, just let me know if you already do!
Have fun all! Thank you for making this community amazing! ^_^
SquishyInk 
March 20, 2017 at 4:15 pm
Wow, the variation and complexity in that ink are so beautiful!
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March 20, 2017 at 4:21 pm
My favorite blue ink is actually a blue black – Noodler’s Navy. It’s just a solid blue black 😀 Thank you for the giveaway! (I’m a subscriber also :3)
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March 20, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Awesome ink! A must have.
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March 20, 2017 at 4:39 pm
That ink is stunning. I love the sheen on it as well as the variation in shading. I only have one blue ink at present and it’s Lamy Pacific to match the Al-Star I treated myself to.
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March 20, 2017 at 4:39 pm
I’m a subscriber who loves your reviews. Its hard to pick a favorite ink, but I love majestic blue for its sheen. But wowzer, this ink is off the charts sheeny!
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March 20, 2017 at 4:45 pm
This reminds me of Robert Oster’s Fire and Ice! It’s gorgeous!
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March 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm
I use the Mont Blanc Midnight Blue as my primary blue. I love it so much but just maybe this could replace it 😉
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March 20, 2017 at 4:48 pm
Blueless but this is a beaut.
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March 20, 2017 at 4:52 pm
Favorite blue would have to be KWZ IG blue #5! The color change always gets me.
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March 20, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Wow! What a beautiful ink color
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March 20, 2017 at 4:57 pm
Great review! Blue is my favorite color and this is a great color. I also really enjoy Montblanc Royal Blue and Pilot Iroshizuku Asa Gao – a bit lighter but great flow. Thank you for your generosity!
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March 20, 2017 at 5:02 pm
That color is gorgeous, love the shading in it. I seem to favor blue black from Kaweco and then the tourquise from Lamy to shake things up a bit.
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March 20, 2017 at 5:11 pm
This is gorgeous! My favorite blue is aurora blue
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March 20, 2017 at 5:17 pm
My favorite blue ink currently is Bungubox Hatsukoi “First Love” Sapphire. It’s a rich true blue with a good amount of shading and in certain heavier pens it’ll show a touch of red sheen.
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March 20, 2017 at 5:20 pm
Also, am subscribed. 🙂
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March 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm
My traveler’s notebook looks like the TARDIS, and my pen kept with it is my TARDIS Blue Lamy AL- Star, and my blue ink is Noodler’s Liberty Elysium Blue.
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March 20, 2017 at 5:46 pm
Sweet giveaway love that sheen! my favorite blue is Noodler’s 54th Massachusetts it is the only blue I have so I can’t say I have much experience with this shade, hopefully I’ll be adding another blue soon! Also I’m a Follower!
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March 20, 2017 at 5:57 pm
OMCC! I love this ink! That color and sheen! ❤ I wanted to buy it, but didn't know where to get Montblanc ink in the Philippines. Leo Tolstoy is one of my favourite writers. My current favourite blue ink is Aji-sai from Iroshizuku.
P.S. Subscriber 🙂
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March 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm
What a cool ink. I might have to pick up a sample somewhere.
My favorite blue is Iroshizuku Kon-Peki.
I found out about this post because I’m a subscriber. 😉
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March 20, 2017 at 6:21 pm
WoW, very pretty ink!! I would love to win to expand my blues & this would be my first MontBlanc Ink!! My two favourite blues are my Iroshizuku KuJaku & Lamy Blue Pacific. I’m a subscriber to your amazing blog, of course!! Thank you so much for the chance!! Please give Bones a BIG HUG from Nugget & I! Hope you have a Totally Awesome Week!! God Bless You Always, Beth
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March 20, 2017 at 6:31 pm
Would love to add the MB Leo Tolstoy to my small ink collection. Favorite blue ink at the moment would be J Herbin Eclat de Saphir.
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March 20, 2017 at 6:31 pm
sigh, I live in Canada but thanks for the great review, I’ll be looking for that ink now!
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March 20, 2017 at 6:44 pm
My current favorite blue ink is iroshizuku kon-peki, though this one could unseat it if I get the chance to play with it.
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March 20, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Hmm, my favorite blue ink is probably Blackstone’s Sydney Harbour Blue. It has a similar red sheen that is just gorgeous! I’ve never tried a Montblanc ink though, this would be interesting.
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March 20, 2017 at 7:49 pm
The sheen looks awesome.:)
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March 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm
Love iroshizuku blue greens like ku jaku and syo ro
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March 20, 2017 at 10:42 pm
My favorite ink is Aurora Blue.
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March 20, 2017 at 11:28 pm
My current favorite blue is Diamine .Majestic Blue, but this looks even sheenier (is that a word 😀)!
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March 21, 2017 at 12:07 am
Love this blue!
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March 21, 2017 at 1:40 am
I’ve always wanted to try Montblanc ink. My favorite blues are Waterman’s Midnight and Pelikan Edelstein Tanzanite!
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March 21, 2017 at 2:13 am
My favorite blue is currently Sailor Bung Box Sapphire
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March 21, 2017 at 2:33 am
I don’t have a favourite blue yet, I work in a hospital so use black ink for the vast majority of my writing. I have only used Parker blue at home and need to expand my horizons greatly!
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March 21, 2017 at 3:24 am
What a goergeous ink!
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March 21, 2017 at 3:26 am
Hit send before I was done-lol
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March 21, 2017 at 3:27 am
A very nice blue ink from Montblanc. If I had to say my two favorite blue inks… I’d say that they are Diamine Majestic Blue, and Noodler’s Midnight Blue.
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March 21, 2017 at 3:30 am
The only blue I have is diamine midnight… it’s been good to me so far!
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March 21, 2017 at 4:41 am
Lovely ink. My favorite blues right now are another Montblanc Blue for BMW (special edition 2016) and Noodlers Manhattan Blue sold exclusively at Fountain Pen hospital in NYC.
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March 21, 2017 at 6:27 am
Sailor Jentle souten is one of my favorite blues!
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March 21, 2017 at 6:57 am
my favorite blue ink (so far) is Organics Studio Nitrogen Royal Blue. Sheen for days!
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March 21, 2017 at 7:05 am
My favorite blue is Private Reserve American Blue because it is, in my mind, a true blue. It also has some sheen!
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March 21, 2017 at 9:50 am
My favorite blue ink changes a lot, but right now, it’s de Atramentis Midnight Blue. It looks like quite a deep turquoise to me.
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March 21, 2017 at 11:31 am
Noodler’s Mass 54th, Kon Peki from Pilot
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March 21, 2017 at 4:48 pm
My favorite blue ink is Pilot Iroshizuku Kon Peki.
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March 21, 2017 at 4:51 pm
So far, my favorite blue is Baystate Blue.
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March 22, 2017 at 6:04 am
My favorite blue is Bungbox Omaezaki Sea. Slightly darker than Sapphire, and tons of sheen.
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March 22, 2017 at 11:12 am
Love your post! I would also love to try this ink!
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March 22, 2017 at 12:20 pm
WOW, gorgeous color, thank you for the entry! My favorite blue at the moment is pretty boring: Noddlers Turquoise Eel – it just looks so much like the Caribbean, it’s perfect for vacation!
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March 22, 2017 at 2:23 pm
My current favorite blue is DeAtramentis Sherlock Holmes. My new favorite blue ink is going to be Montblanc Leo Tolstoy.
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March 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm
I’m still looking for my perfect Blue, but Asa-gao is pretty nice. In blue-ish colors I like De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes (Blueblack) and Iroshizuku Kon-Peki (turquoise). Thank you for the review!
As always i’m subscribed and follow is all the usual places! (LarinaValarin)
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