Ink Review #1138: Diamine Lavender

Let’s take a look at one more Diamine ink before we move on to some new inks: Diamine Lavender. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a while ago.

The color:

Lavender is just that-a medium lavender purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks a bit warmer toned than it does in the Col-o-ring swab. It has just a tiny bit of copper sheen, which is hard to capture in pictures.

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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, tiny copper 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 in most nib sizes and a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Lavender is a bit lighter and cooler toned than Diamine Majestic Purple. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Sailor Pro Gear Slim Red Supernova with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good color and pretty well behaved. This ink is a little bit different depending on what paper it’s on. It looks a bit warmer in large swabs on Tomoe River than it does in a fine nib on copy paper.

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

Ink Review #1137: Diamine Kensington Blue

We are continuing on with Diamine inks today with Diamine Kensington Blue. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a while ago.

The color:

Kensington Blue is a pale dusky blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there’s some pretty shading. I love this color so much.

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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Kensington Blue is a bit less saturated than Sailor Ink Studio 840. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M605 White Transparent with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow. I’m in love with this pen/paper/ink combo right now, I’ve been using it for my personal journaling lately.

Overall, I really love this color. The ink is well behaved and affordable too. It’s a win for me.

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

Ink Review #1136: Diamine Jet Black

Let’s take a look at a black ink today, Diamine Jet Black. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Jet Black is a standard medium black.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink dries to a bit of a shiny finish but I wouldn’t actually call it 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes and a few dots of bleeding in the medium nib for some reason.

Comparison Swabs:

Jet Black is just a little bit bluer in tone than Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the black inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Black with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good basic affordable black ink. It can be a bit light with the little bit of shading, it turns to more of a grey than black.

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

Ink Review #1135: Diamine Indigo

Today’s ink is Diamine Indigo. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a while ago.

The color:

Indigo is a dark but very unsaturated blue. It’s almost a blue black but not quite.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there’s a little bit of shading and some black 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny black sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Indigo is less saturated and darker than Robert Oster Grey Seas, and less green than Diamine Twilight. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 Blue Diamondcast with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s well behaved, but it’s not a color I think I would reach for often.

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

Ink Review #1134: Diamine Imperial Purple

Today’s ink is Diamine Imperial Purple. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a while ago.

The color:

Imperial Purple is a classic medium purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there’s a little bit of shading and some fun gold 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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, medium gold sheen, and no shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Imperial Purple is a little warmer than Diamine Majestic Purple, but not quite as warm as Montblanc Beatles. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Custom 74 Merlot with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good solid purple ink, and affordable too.

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

Ink Review #1133: Diamine Imperial Blue

Today’s ink is Diamine Imperial Blue. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Imperial Blue is a medium blue-violet, definitely not just blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there’s a little bit of shading and some fun gold 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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Imperial Blue is a little bit more blue than Monteverde Charoite. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Al-star Purple with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I like everything about this ink except the name-it really is more “blurple” (blue-violet) than blue.

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

Ink Review #1132: Diamine Havasu Turquoise

I think spring is finally arriving, so let’s look at a brighter ink today: Diamine Havasu Turquoise. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Havasu Turquoise is a medium bright turquoise blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there’s some pretty shading and a little bit of pink 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: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: medium shading, tiny pink 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 in most nib sizes and some bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Havasu Turquoise is one shade darker than Diamine Turquoise and Diamine Aqua Blue. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M600 Turquoise with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I enjoyed this ink. It’s a great color, well behaved and affordable.

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

Ink Review #1131: Diamine Green Umber

Let’s take a look at Diamine Green Umber today, it seems I’m really stuck on green inks right now. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Green Black is a very unsaturated, cool-tone green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper there isn’t much shading, and just a little bit of dark grey 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low shading, tiny grey 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 in most nib sizes but just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Green Umber is similar in tone to Diamine Green Black, but it’s much less saturated the ink looks much lighter. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Milligram Sage with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow. In this nib there was plenty of shading, but it did look a bit light and a bit hard to read on the top of the shading.

Overall, I’m kinda diggin’ this color. It’s interesting and a bit more of a unique green. There is a bit more feathering and bleeding than I like though.

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

Ink Review #1130: Diamine Green Black

Let’s take a look at Diamine Green Black today. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Green Black is a deep, cool-tone green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of shading and some 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low shading, medium black sheen, and no shimmer.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes but just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Green Black is a little bit darker and cooler toned than Colorverse Interstellar Space. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Al-sport Petrol with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a nice color-I think it would be a good color for the office but it has a bit more feathering/bleeding than I prefer.

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

Ink Review #1129: Diamine Evergreen

Yesterday we looked at Diamine Emerald, so let’s take a look at another green, Diamine Evergreen. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Evergreen is a dark green with a bit of black sheen.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading and 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: 30 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes but just a few dots of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Evergreen is a bit more of an olive tone than Diamine Emerald, and a bit darker as well. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 in Autumn Oak with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I like this ink for fall and winter-it’s a lovely dark green with some interesting shading and sheen.

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