Ink Review #294: Tono & Lims No. 5 Not So Bad

Today we’ll be reviewing Tono & Lims Not So Bad from their Standard line. I have to say I’m not enthused about this name..or the color.

Swabs:

This ink had medium shading and no sheen. The color is akin to light brown with a hint of yellow undertones.

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

Dry Time/Water Resistance:

Limonaired Ink Test Card

This ink had a long dry time at 45 seconds and high water resistance.

Writing Sample:

Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm

I didn’t experience any hard starts or skipping with this ink. It had a slightly dry but average flow.

Overall: Unfortunately I will say that this ink didn’t wow me. It has a dry flow and is a typical brown. The name describes my feelings for this ink —-"not so bad”.

Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.