Rohrer and Klingner - Blu Mare

Rohrer & Klingner - Blu Mare - Ink drop

Blu Mare doesn’t shimmer, and it doesn’t show any sheen in normal writing situations. In that sense, today’s ink is simply a blue ink, but wow! What a glorious turquoise, sea blue Rohrer & Klingner have given us!

Rohrer & Klingner - Blu Mare - Ink Light to Dark

My wife and I spent our honeymoon in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, and the blue waters of the Maldives is truly spectacular. It’s the closest I’ve seen to the perfect turquoise blue sea. Blu Mare (meaning blue sea or sea blue in English) matches that magical blue!

Rohrer & Klingner - Blu Mare - Ink Swatch Card

More than just a beautiful color, however, this is a very nice writing ink, as well. As you can see in the ink splash picture, there is some shading and nice color variation with my wet, medium test nib. It’s also very reader-friendly. Written strokes are bordered with a crisp, darkened edge, giving them a strong, clean definition. There are no problems with feathering on fountain pen friendly paper.

Rohrer & Klingner - Blu Mare - Ink of the Day

As you know, the ink market is full of turquoise and aqua blue options, some good, others not so. Rohrer & Klingner Blu Mare is definitely one of the best. With over 120 years of experience, their inks are consistent and reliable, and they are very affordably priced.

Blu Mare is a bold and potent blue, and it performs very well as a writing ink. If you’re looking for a new turquoise, look no further!