Diamine Closest To Noodler's Walnut

[milkb0at]

My bottle of Noodler's Walnut is running low. Noodler's in harder to get in the UK and I like Diamine inks. So which Diamine brown is closest?

 

As well as the Walnut colour itself, I like its wetness and shading, plus it's well-behaved.

I've looked at the Noodler's and Diamine websites, used the Goulet Swab Shop, looked at cybaea's epic Diamine comparison post and other sources, but does anyone here have direct experience?

 

I think the answer is Chocolate Brown, but the swabs I've seen don't show much shading. Perhaps Saddle Brown?

 

If it doesn't work I'll be happy to track down a fresh Noodler's, but it will be fun to try a Diamine if it's close enough.

[JefferyS]

My vote would be Diamine Macassar.

[inkstainedruth]

Saddle Brown isn't as dark as Walnut (I have tried samples of both). Don't remember if I have a sample of Chocolate Brown, but I don't think of it being as dark, either.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Newjelan]

Diamine Chocolate Brown is a rich dark brown. Not quite as dark as Walnut but a nicer, richer, dark brown IMHO

[I.M.]

IMO Chocolate Brown's closest.

[milkb0at]

Right-o! I shall give chocolate brown a shot. The Macassar looks nice too.

[vistafan]

Another vote for Diamine Chocolate Brown. Macassar has cool tones, whilst Chocolate Brown is a warm colour. Walnut appears to have reddish undertones, from my monitor, which means it is more alike Chocolate Brown.

Edited August 23, 2014 by vistafan