Review on GOLD MICA Ink by Kuretake, 60ml - Non Toxic, Metallic Paints for Dip Pen, Brush, and Artist - Ideal for Illustration, Lettering, Drawing, Writing, Outlining on Bright & Dark Colored Papers by Barbara Simmons

I bought this after reading so many good reviews. I was disappointed that these inks are difficult to work with. Every time I use it I have to spend a few minutes wiggling the disconnect. And I mean REALLY stirring. It reminds me of how starch sinks to the bottom of water, only the solids it contains don't dissolve back into the liquid as easily. Even after tossing and stirring and shaking the bottle and mixing this ink in every way imaginable (I almost feel like I'm fighting a professional gyroscope when I do this), the ink seems very thin until to the point where my calligraphy nib (Zebra Comic G Model Chrome Pen Nib) is having a hard time holding more than a small drop. Finally (although this is probably my mistake for a product flaw) I looked for metallic gold, this color having more glitter than gold glitter.