Ink Review #908 Redux: Diamine Mistletoe

Diamine Mistletoe 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:

Mistletoe is a medium green that leans toward olive green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker and has more sheen.

Writing samples:

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

Dry time: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: medium shading, tiny black sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large swabs on Tomoe River Paper.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Mistletoe is closest to Robert Oster Eucalyptus Leaf. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Transparent Green with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, the flow is a bit dry for me, I wish it was a bit wetter. This ink might be better with a drop of Vanness White Lightning, but the color is great for the winter season.

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.