Ink Review #1238: Diamine Syrah

A reader sent me a sample of Diamine Syrah quite a while ago, so it’s time to finally take a look at it. Thanks to the reader that sent a sample in for review! You can find this ink for sale at most retailers including Pen Chalet.

The color:

Syrah is a dark wine red.

Swabs:

In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink doesn’t show much shading but has some pretty 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: 20 seconds

Water resistance: Low

Feathering: None

Show through: Medium

Bleeding: None

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

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

Comparison Swabs:

Syrah is a little bit brighter than Sailor Jentle Oku-yama. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.

Longer writing:

I used a Montegrappa Copper Mule with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.

Overall, I love the color of this ink. It’s a great color for fall and winter. I wish it had just a little bit more shading, but it’s well-behaved. It’s absolutely worth a try, especially for the price.

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 contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.