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Many thanks for the review. This ink is reputedly very similar (if not identical) to Diamine Majestic Blue in its good and bad points. Did you notice a purple sheen to it when dry?

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Many thanks for the review. This ink is reputedly very similar (if not identical) to Diamine Majestic Blue in its good and bad points. Did you notice a purple sheen to it when dry?

 

I have not noticed any purple sheen to this ink when dry.

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I love the kitten's contribution.

 

In my experience, Shocking Blue and Diamine Majestic Blue look virtually identical. They have the same behavior properties and both show the red sheen from a wet writing pen.

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Nice review, and I agree with the others about a red sheen being seen, usually when using a wetter pen (I use mostly wet-writing stubs) on better quality paper.

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Thanks for the review (and thank the Kitty for the help!)

I have this ink and really like the color and behavior. It may really "come into its own" with bigger wetter nibs, but it is nice from F nibs too!

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I've been pleased with all the Akkerman inks. I have samples available in the classifieds. The Akkerman inks in my limited experience are lower maintenance than the Diamine inks of similar colors. Let's not forget that the bottles are just dang cool!

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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+1 one of the epicness of Akkerman Bottles. Second in line are the vintage Sheaffer Skrip top-ink well bottles. I am a bit curious on what blues of Akkerman on like compared to Diamine and PR, for the purple/red sheen on DC blue is pretty cool.

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I've been thinking about it, I'm sensing that the kitten has future in "Ink Art" ......

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I've been pleased with all the Akkerman inks. I have samples available in the classifieds. The Akkerman inks in my limited experience are lower maintenance than the Diamine inks of similar colors. Let's not forget that the bottles are just dang cool!

But Amberlea, my friend, inasmuch as I find their bottles all completely crass in regard to their pen-fillability and and volume-wise lucrativeness, they are IMO just too large. I still prefer the usual 40, 50, 80-ml things. Also the availabilty/payment/shipping. Most of the other companies are "better" in these respects.

 

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Mike, you probably have me on the "too" large. As a Nevadan, *generally*, think bigger is better. bunny01.gif

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I've been pleased with all the Akkerman inks. I have samples available in the classifieds. The Akkerman inks in my limited experience are lower maintenance than the Diamine inks of similar colors. Let's not forget that the bottles are just dang cool!

But Amberlea, my friend, inasmuch as I find their bottles all completely crass in regard to their pen-fillability and and volume-wise lucrativeness, they are IMO just too large. I still prefer the usual 40, 50, 80-ml things. Also the availabilty/payment/shipping. Most of the other companies are "better" in these respects.

 

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With the current exchange rate you can get them for about $27 a bottle shipped to your door in the states... IF you buy 3 bottles at a time.

 

I just ordered and the total for 3 bottles was just over $79 shipped.

 

Its an investment in ink for sure but 150ml bottles are certainly big!

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Yeah, I've had to "divy" them into samples and paint with them because I am never going to use that much Akkerman ink in my life, and I write a lot.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I've been pleased with all the Akkerman inks. I have samples available in the classifieds. The Akkerman inks in my limited experience are lower maintenance than the Diamine inks of similar colors. Let's not forget that the bottles are just dang cool!

 

The Simplisties Violet took forever for me to clean out of the pen I used it in. I don't know of any purple Diamine inks that are difficult to clean. I might have to look into that.

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Awww! The results are never that cute when my cats, um, help me with reviews. :roflmho:

 

Great review! I've got a sample of this ink in the review queue and I'm getting antsy to try it! :)

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Colrehogan - I have similar issues with Diamine Grape - that stuff hates me and my little pens too.....

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Good evening, gentlefolk.

This is my first posting and I hope I'm not too far off-topic with this question, which does pertain to Akkerman of The Netherlands.

 

I have been looking into perhaps buying Akkermen ink when I travel to Amsterdam just before Christmas but, not being able to decipher Dutch, am having problems in understanding the dissimilar portfolios of P.W. Akkerman of The Hague and P.W. Akkerman of Amsterdam. I find no ink listed in the latter's stock, only the former. Do any forum members know if the Amsterdam store does not stock proprietary ink, and perhaps enlighten regarding the relationship of these presumed affiliates?

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