Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Let's keep the brown ink flowing! Today, by subscriber request, we're looking at Monteverde Chocolate Pudding.
The ink can be found here: amzn.to/3D2828f
The pen used was the Monteverde Ritma Espresso: youtu.be/jvqD4oVQne8
Papers used:
• Clairefontaine Grid Spiral
• Rhodia Dot Grid: amzn.to/4aA0ftF
• Tru Red Composition Notebook (Staples)
• Ayush Paper: youtu.be/vpPTFW0XwLI
• Older Tomoe River Paper
• Pen + Gear Dot Grid Spiral: youtu.be/x8ASHLKVflY
• Iroful Loose Sheets: youtu.be/tekHiUI0lfY
• Georgia Pacific 20lb
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Bottle, Origin, & an Old Elephant in the Room: 1:48
Performance on Multiple Papers: 3:43
Ink Swatch: 8:05
Dry Time: 9:00
Water Fastness Test: 9:45
Chromatography: 10:57
Final Thoughts/Recommendation: 11:32
Quote of the Day: 14:05
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Let's keep the brown ink flowing! Today, by subscriber request, we're looking at Monteverde Chocolate Pudding.
The ink can be found here: amzn.to/3D2828f
The pen used was the Monteverde Ritma Espresso: youtu.be/jvqD4oVQne8
Papers used:
• Clairefontaine Grid Spiral
• Rhodia Dot Grid: amzn.to/4aA0ftF
• Tru Red Composition Notebook (Staples)
• Ayush Paper: youtu.be/vpPTFW0XwLI
• Older Tomoe River Paper
• Pen + Gear Dot Grid Spiral: youtu.be/x8ASHLKVflY
• Iroful Loose Sheets: youtu.be/tekHiUI0lfY
• Georgia Pacific 20lb
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
Bottle, Origin, & an Old Elephant in the Room: 1:48
Performance on Multiple Papers: 3:43
Ink Swatch: 8:05
Dry Time: 9:00
Water Fastness Test: 9:45
Chromatography: 10:57
Final Thoughts/Recommendation: 11:32
Quote of the Day: 14:05
______________________
As an Amazon Associate, Goldspot Affiliate, and eBay Partner. I earn from qualifying purchases (Thank you for supporting the channel!)
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews.
If you've got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send the item to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
USA
Or, if your shipping service does not send to PO Boxes please contact me for alternative shipping address.










![Instant Favorite? The New Asvine C80 (Galaxy Blue! Size 8 Nib!)
In this video, we dive into a full review of Asvines new C80, a stunning turned-resin fountain pen that might just be an instant favorite. Featuring a Size 8 nib and a beautiful Galaxy Blue acrylic body, this pen offers a writing experience that rivals much more expensive options.
We’ll explore the C80s design, test its writing performance, and compare it to other notable models like the Wing Sung 630 and Hongdian A9. Watch to find out if this cartridge/converter pen is the right addition to your collection (and hear about the one smelly quirk you might encounter when unboxing!).
👇 Featured Pens, Paper, & Inks 👇
I purchased mine here: https://amzn.to/44F4DXM
Ink today was Monteverde Sapphire: https://amzn.to/4euewLm
Paper today was Rhodia Dot Grid Spiral: https://tinyurl.com/2se9mxrj
I purchased mine here: https://amzn.to/44F4DXM
Ink today was Monteverde Sapphire: https://amzn.to/4euewLm
Paper today was Rhodia Dot Grid Spiral: https://tinyurl.com/2se9mxrj
Other pens featured in the review:
Wing Sung 630: https://youtu.be/ey6ZSi4a4BA
Hongdian A9: https://youtu.be/0IcdalTJz2U
BPC Sixth Ave: https://youtu.be/JM5w_ngG9cQ
Lamy Al-Star (Azure Blue): https://youtu.be/AE2SRbrHv-0
Timestamps:
[00:00] Intro: The Galaxy Blue Asvine C80
[00:42] Unboxing & First Impressions
[02:17] Design & Material Overview
[03:43] Cap, Grip, & Filling Mechanism
[06:23] Size Comparisons (Wing Sung 630, Hongdian A9, Lamy Al-Star)
[09:37] Writing Sample (Medium Nib) with Monteverde Sapphire
[12:35] Final Thoughts & Conclusion
As an Amazon Associate, Goldspot Affiliate, and eBay Partner. I earn from qualifying purchases (Thank you for supporting the channel!)
You can follow me on Instagram: @jg3_reviews.
If youve got a pen or related items you would like to submit for review, you can contact me at JG3Reviews@gmail.com or send the item to:
JG3 Reviews
P.O. Box 3506
Early, TX 76803
USA
Or, if your shipping service does not send to PO Boxes:
JG3 Reviews
101 Crescent Dr. #3506
Early, TX 76802
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