Ink Review #1261: Diamine Regency Blue

Diamine Regency Blue is from the 150th Anniversary collection released in 2014. You can find this ink at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.

The color:

Regency Blue is a vibrant dark blue.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty sheen and 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: 15 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: Low

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Regency Blue is darker and more vibrant than both Diamine Midnight and Diamine Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Pilot Vanishing Point Twilight with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I’ve really enjoyed the Diamine 150th Anniversary inks I’ve tried, and this is another great one. It’s got a lovely vibrant color and is well behaved.

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.