Ink Review #1122: Diamine Denim

We are keeping on with another Diamine ink today, Diamine Denim. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Denim is a pretty dark blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of 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: Low

Other properties: medium shading, low 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:

Denim is pretty close to Robert Oster Blue Night. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco-T Mint with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good standard dark blue. It can be just a touch dry in some pens, but does well in most.

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 #1121: Diamine Delamere Green

I hope you are all staying safe! Today we are taking a look at Diamine Delamere Green. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago.

The color:

Delamere Green is a classic medium green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of red 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: Low

Other properties: medium shading, low red 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:

Delamere Green is one shade darker than Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Lamy Safari Petrol with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. It’s well behaved, a good color and even has a little bit of 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.

Ink Review #1120: Diamine Deep Magenta

Today’s ink is Diamine Deep Magenta. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Deep Magenta is a medium magenta; right in-between pink and purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of green 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, tiny green 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:

Deep Magenta is a little bit pinker than Waterman Radiant Pink and Monteverde Gratitude, but more purple than Callifolio Andrinople. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the purple inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco Transparent Orange with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good ink-affordable, pretty well behaved and a good color.

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 #1119: Diamine Damson

In my time stuck at home I’ve been trying to review inks that I’ve had for quite a while but never talked about so today’s ink is Diamine Damson. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Damson is a dark dusky purple.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, high 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:

Damson is a bit lighter than Sailor Ink Studio 752 but a bit darker than Robert Oster Claret. 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 Vibrant Pink with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I really like this ink. The color’s great, it’s well behaved and has some 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.

Ink Review #1118: Diamine Crimson

Today’s ink is Diamine Crimson. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Crimson is a dark unsaturated red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty shading.

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 little bit of bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Crimson is much darker than the light Diamine reds: Wild Strawberry, Tulip, Brilliant Red and Poppy Red, but not quite as dark as Oxblood. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M200 Gold Marbled with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s a good standard medium red. There’s nothing about it that stands out, but if you need a classic red this might be the ink for you.

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 #1117: Diamine Coral

I wanted a bright ink to cheer me up so today’s ink is Diamine Coral. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Coral is a medium coral pink.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of greenish-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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large swabs.

On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes but no bleeding.

Comparison Swabs:

Coral is darker than Pilot Iroshizuku Benzaiten but lighter than Lamy Coral and J Herbin Corail des Tropiques. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the pink inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a TWSBI Eco-T Coral with a broad nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s well behaved and I love this color. It’s a great ink for spring and summer.

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 #1116: Diamine Classic Red

While trendy inks are fun and new, classic standard inks have their place too. Let’s take a look at Diamine Classic Red. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Classic Red is just that-a classic medium red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of shading.

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, 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:

Classic Red is closest to Lamy Ruby. 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 Rose Gold with a fine nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.

Overall, it’s a well behaved classic red. It’s not exciting or amazing, but a good standard red.

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 #1115: Diamine Classic Green

Let’s take a look at Diamine Classic Green. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens.

The color:

Classic Green is a dark olive green.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading and a little bit of 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: medium shading, tiny black sheen, and no shimmer. The black 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:

Classic Green is pretty close to Sailor Jentle Tokiwa Matsu and Epinard. 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 Green Diamondcast with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I didn’t used to be a fan of olive greens but they have really grown on me this past year. This ink is well behaved and even has some shading. You can’t go wrong with this ink, especially for the price.

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 #1114: Diamine Chocolate Brown

Let’s take a look at Diamine Chocolate Brown. I purchased my bottle of ink from Cult Pens a few years ago and it’s been waiting for it’s own review.

The color:

Chocolate Brown is a deep, red-tone brown.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks much darker and has 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: 40 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Chocolate Brown is warmer toned than Kobe Nada Brown, but cooler toned than Diamine Bach. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pelikan M800 Renaissance Brown with a medium nib on a Yoseka A5 notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s pretty well behaved except for the dry time which is a bit long. It looks darker in writing then it does in most swabs.

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.