Ink on Cheap Paper #97, Lamy Blue/Black

Lamy Blue Black is a bit on on the grey side and is part of the standard ink line. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Fountain Pen Pharmacist, and Clumsy Penman. These samples were written with a Hongdian H1 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: Legal Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Steno Pad and Copy Paper

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

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, G; small Legal Pad - 0, G, B; Steno Pad - 5; Copy Paper 20lb - 5; Scratchpad - 0, G, B; p&G Notebook - 10, 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 #90, TWSBI Blue Black

TWSBI Blue Black is part of their standard line of colors. It is a classic medium blue black. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink and the Pen Addict. These samples were written with a Jinhao x159 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: Legal Pad and Scratchpad tied.

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper and Steno Pad tied.

The Post-It-Note Test: Great readability but it is slow to dry.

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 5, G; small Legal Pad - 2, G, B; Steno Pad - 20; Copy Paper 20lb - 20; Scratchpad - 5, 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. 

Ink on Cheap Paper, #80 Iroshizuku Asa-Gao

Iroshizuku Asa-Gao (Morning Glory) is a royal blue with a purple undertone. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, Ink Dependence, and the Gentleman Stationer. These samples were written with a Hongdian H1 with a fine nib.

*This test is the end of We Are Six and begins the transcription of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

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: Small Legal Pad/Scratch Pad

Best Two-Sided Performer: Copy Paper

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

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

Ink on Cheap Paper #62, Diamine 1864 Blue Black

Diamine 1864 Blue Black is part of the 150th Anniversary series. Reviews for this ink can be found at Mountain of Ink, The Pen Addict, and The Well-Appointed Desk. These samples were written with a Jinhao x350 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: Staples Copy Paper

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

TLDR [Drying Time, (B)leed, (G)host]: Legal Pad - 0, B, G; small Legal Pad - 0, B, G, (no bleedthrough); Steno Pad - 20, G; Copy Paper 20lb - 5, G; Scratchpad - 0, B, G; p&G Notebook - 20, 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.