De Atramentis Aubergine

[saskia_madding]

As someone who lives in Toronto, I am always surprised that De Atramentis Aubergine doesn't get much attention on this forum from the Toronto based pen lovers. You can buy it at Laywine's and it is such a gorgeous colour.

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/De%20Atramentis/DSC08945.jpg


This ink behaves perfectly - no bleed through, very light shadowing considering the richness and darkness of the colour, and no feathering. There is dramatic shading, and it ranges from a deep, dark purple to a lighter colour.

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/De%20Atramentis/DSC08951.jpg

The deep, rich colour of this ink, coupled with the good behaviour it displays makes it a winner in my eyes.

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/De%20Atramentis/DSC08948.jpg

It has blue overtones more than red ones. If I feel like I want a more red-purple, I just add a drop or two of a rich red ink into the converter I use, something like PR Burgundy Mist.

Close up of the cool, blue undertones:

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/Ink%20reviews/De%20Atramentis/DSC08947.jpg

More pictures in the De Atramentis sub-folder here.

Edited October 10, 2013 by saskia_madding

[lapis]

Thanks for this review! I can remember well, that I once asked about this colour since I love it (as well as the veggie itself). And lo and behold... this one came into play. i use it often. Also -- well, maybe -- a good example of how different an ink can look with different pens on dofferent papers.

I myself see in your scans a tick too much red and a half a tick too little black. but who cares? This one is IMO one great ink colour success.

 

Mike :clap1:

[Amandaa]

oooh i like that!

[saskia_madding]

It's in a broad Custom 823 nib, so it's running wet. Also, here's a comparison shot with MB Violet that might show it's actually bluer than the MB ink.

 

http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af97/Saskia_Madding/FPN%20comparison%20shots/DSC08970.jpg

 

But I do think that it's got some subtle red in it. That's why it looks so gorgeous with a teeny tiny bit of red added in.

Edited August 18, 2011 by simonerodrigue

[Kaych]

Thanks for the review! It's a nice eggplanty colour.

 

I wasn't aware Laywine's stocked De Atramentis. I'll have to check it out next time.

[phentrek]

where in the US is this available? I googled it and the only retailer I found was Art Brown but I didn't see this color....

[dizzypen]

I've always wanted to try this ink, but it is not readily available in the US.

If anyone wants to send me a bottle please feel free to contact me!

[Inkwisitor]

I've only recently become aware of this brand so the review is both timely and useful from my point of view. The colour is definitely rich and gorgeous-thanks for the review!

[saskia_madding]

I'm happy to send anyone who wants a bottle of this, but it won't be cheap. It's selling at Laywine's for $15 + 13% tax, and shipping at cost (about $7). <shrug>

Edited August 19, 2011 by simonerodrigue

[Hennypenny]

Just received a bottle of this from Passion4Pens -- and LOVE it! Your review may have led me to a new favorite ink! Thanks, HP

[PaperDarts]

Thanks for the review - I'm trying out all sorts of purple of inks these days and don't know how I missed that one at Laywine's! That is one gorgeous colour.

[gigipurple]

Thank you for the review. This ink and Montblanc violet are my favorite dark purples, and they are very similar in color . In my experience, De Atramentis ink is drier than Montblanc, so I use it in pens that tend to be wet, and Motblanc with pens that tend to be dry. Don't know if I make sense, but it works for me. Gigi

Edited August 26, 2011 by gigipurple

[beurling]

i've just got this ink and tried it in a BB nibbed Pilot. and i think it's stunning..even my dad who isn't that interested in none blue or black thought it was lovely...

 

i also got a bottle of petrol....deifferent ink i know but is a stunning dark emerald colour in my wahl eversharp skyline...i have to say so far very very impressed with De Atramentis...I think i'll be buying some more!

Edited February 15, 2012 by beurling

[Fabienne]

Why in the h*ll do I read these ink reviews? WHY????

Oh, well, I guess all the little Goulets have to go to college, too, you know.

[John Cullen]

I like the color. Thanks for the review.

 

 

Is it fast flowing and likely to make a wet pen write thicker? Or is it dry? Or more middle of the road as far as flow?

 

thanks, j

[beurling]

actually i bought De Atramentis inks specifically due to people saying they write on the drier side...i bought them to use in my wetter pens ( BB Nib pilot and Wahl Eversharp semi flex nib ) ... and I'd say they write wonderfully well in those wet pens..not being too fast flowing but at the same time manageing to be smooth and accurate...

 

in the same way that the diamine majestic blue i have is far wetter i use that in my dry writing pens...i have no idea how these inks would write in a dry pen but the flow is superb in my wet pens without being over the top...does that help?

[Bo Bo Olson]

It looked more purple swabbed on paper in the B&M.

 

I got home and found out......

It really was Eggplant.

 

Being new to purple/violet was sort of thinking it would be more purple.

 

It is I guess more like when one suddenly runs into R&K Alt Gold Grun and green it is, but an odd shade. Here I got exactly what the ink bottle said.....

 

That is vastly unfair in these modern times.

 

I'm sure I can get use to it easy enough.

I now like Sepia.

There are other tones, like Sahara Grey....a grayed green I like.

 

Sigh....Eggplant just like it says. :roflmho:

Edited February 16, 2012 by Bo Bo Olson

[beurling]

i think it's goegeous..makes a pleasant change that it looks like it should... petrol surprised me though...

[SamCapote]

That's my favorite color of the 62 inks I got from De Atramentis. Interestingly, it is also the favorite color of Neil Harbisson who only sees black and white, but was fitted with a camera device that converts colors into various sound frequencies so he can now hear colors.

[beurling]

That's my favorite color of the 62 inks I got from De Atramentis. Interestingly, it is also the favorite color of Neil Harbisson who only sees black and white, but was fitted with a camera device that converts colors into various sound frequencies so he can now hear colors.

 

that's an incredible story!