Ink Review #1284: Diamine Enchanted Ocean

Someday I’ll get through all of the Diamine shimmer inks. Let’s take a look at Diamine Enchanted Ocean, from the 2016 Shimmertastic collection. I purchased my sample of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Enchanted Ocean is a dark blue with a strong green undertone, almost a teal.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks gorgeous with plenty of sheen and shimmer.

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: Medium

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, low red sheen, and silver shimmer.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Enchanted Ocean is closest to Birmingham Southshore Luster. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, this is a gorgeous ink-some shading, sheen and lots of silver shimmer. It’s perfect 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.

Ink Review #1282: Diamine Blue Lightning

I finished this review a few months ago, but other inks keep taking precedence so it’s time to finally publish it: Diamine Blue Lightning, from the original 2015 Shimmertastic collection. I purchased my sample of ink from Pen Chalet (aff. link).

The color:

Blue Lighting is a sky blue ink with silver shimmer.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty sheen and plenty of silver shimmer.

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: Medium

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: Low

Other properties: low shading, tiny pink sheen, and silver shimmer. The sheen is only visible in very large swabs on Tomoe River paper.

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

Comparison Swabs:

Blue Lightning is a little bit lighter than Robert Oster Blue Moon. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Montegrappa Elmo with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, this is a lovely holiday/winter shimmer ink. It’s pretty well behaved and a beautiful color.

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.

Ink Review #1126: Diamine Dragon Blood

Let’s take a look at one more Shimmertastic ink-Diamine Dragon Blood. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most pen retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Dragon Blood is a dark unsaturated red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has lots of gold shimmer.

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: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Dragon Blood is darker than Diamine Red Lustre. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Kaweco Sport Coral with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s well behaved but it’s not an ink I think I would use often. I’m not a big on shimmer, and I don’t love the color enough to use it despite the shimmer.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader for the purpose of this review. 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 #1125: Diamine Razzmatazz

Diamine Razzmatazz is another ink from the most recent set of Shimmertastic inks. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most pen retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Razzmatazz is an unsaturated pea green with gold shimmer.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some nice shading and lots of gold shimmer.

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: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Razzmatazz is a little bit less saturated than Colorverse Gluon. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the green inks together.

Longer writing:

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

Overall, it’s well behaved but the color just isn’t my favorite.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader for the purpose of this review. 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 #1124: Diamine Starlit Sea

Diamine Starlit Sea is from the most recent set of Shimmertastic inks. Thanks to the reader that sent this sample in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most pen retailers including Vanness Pens.

The color:

Starlit Sea is a pretty dark blue with silver shimmer.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has a little bit of pink sheen and plenty of silver shimmer.

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: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

Other properties: low shading, tiny pink sheen, and silver 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:

Starlit Sea is a little bit darker than Diamine Blue Pearl. It’s pretty close to De Atramentis Columbia Blue Silver, but way better behaved. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used an Edison Collier Blue Steel with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, it’s pretty well behaved for a shimmer ink. It’s a better alternative for those who like the color of De Atramentis Columbia Blue Silver.

Disclaimer: A sample of this ink was provided by a reader for the purpose of this review. All photos and opinions are my own. This page does not contain affiliate links and this post is not sponsored in any way.