Ink on Cheap Paper #75, Jinhao Sky Blue

Jinhao Sky Blue comes in cartridges and there are no reviews available for the ink. These samples were written with a Jinaho 88 with a fine nib.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: All tied.

Best Two-Sided Performer: Steno Pad

The Post-It-Note Test: Great for quick notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, B, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G; Steno Pad - 5; Copy Paper 20lb - 5, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 5, G. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #74, Diamine Wine Divine

Diamine Wine Divine is a Shimmertastic ink. It is the color of red wine with a gold shimmer. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Fountain Pen Pharmacist, and The Well-Appointed Desk. These samples were written with a Jinhao x450 with a medium nib.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: All tied.

Best Two-Sided Performer: Steno Pad

The Post-It-Note Test: Readable, but would be difficult for quick notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, B, G; small Legal Pad - 5, B, G; Steno Pad - 15, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 20, G; Scratchpad - 5, B, G; p&G Notebook - 30, G. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #73, Private Reserve Electric DC Blue

Private Reserve Electric DC Blue is a bright medium blue. A review for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink. These samples were written with a Lamy 2000 with a fine nib. The scan for the small legal pad reverse side was corrupted and is unavailable.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper

The Post-It-Note Test: Great for quick notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, B, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G; Steno Pad - 5, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 0, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 5, B, G. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #72, Jinhao Florescent Green

Jinhao Florescent Green comes from cartridges and is very light. There are no reviews for this ink. These samples were written with a Jinhao 51A with a fine nib. The writing is as dark as was possible; this writing experience was not enjoyable. I would discourage you from trying out this ink.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Front

AMPAD Small Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper

The Post-It-Note Test: You can use it for notes, but hard to see.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G; Steno Pad - 5; Copy Paper 20lb - 0; Scratchpad - 0, G; p&G Notebook - 5. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection. 

Ink on Cheap Paper #71, Jinhao Deep Blue

Jinhao Deep Blue comes in cartridges or as a bottled ink. JG3 has a review of the ink. These samples were written with a Jinhao 51A with a fine nib. The Small Legal Pad was left out of the scanning for this test.

AMPAD Legal Pad with Post-It-Note - Front

AMPAD Legal Pad - Reverse

AMPAD Steno Pad - Front

AMPAD Steno Pad - Reverse

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Front

Staples Copy Paper 20 lb - Reverse

AMPAD Scratchpad - Front

AMPAD Scratchpad - Reverse

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Front

pen & GEAR Notebook, Front & Back and Overlapping Line Tests - Reverse

 

Best One-Sided Performer: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper

The Post-It-Note Test: Readable and good for notes.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, G; small Legal Pad - (skipped); Steno Pad - 10, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 0, G; Scratchpad - 0, G; p&G Notebook - 20, G. 

Disclaimer: All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and is not sponsored in any way. This ink came from my own collection.