Ink Review #907 Redux: Diamine Ho Ho Ho

Diamine Ho Ho Ho was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.

The color:

Ho Ho Ho is a vibrant red that leans just a bit toward orange.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink is a little less orange than it is in writing.

Writing samples:

Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.

Dry time: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: no shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.

Comparison Swabs:

Ho Ho Ho is closest to Diamine Tulip. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Red with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, I would probably pass on this one. It’s a bit too orangey for me, and the flow is a bit too dry. I’m not a fan.

Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.