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If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in character. If there is beauty in character, There will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. Bhagawan Shri Satya Sai Baba

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A smashing review of one of my favourite inks! I really like it and especially the way it dries more 'blue', losing just a hint of its green.

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Unfortunately it leans towards green too much for me.

Have you looked at Presidential Blue or Misty Blue? I've always really rated the former and just 'discovered' the latter. I'll be putting some scans on here pretty soon - watch this space!

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A smashing review of one of my favourite inks! I really like it and especially the way it dries more 'blue', losing just a hint of its green.

 

Thank you Cap'n, I always value your feedback - more so when it is to a review of one of your favourite inks! I was so pleased with the way it behaved!

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in character. If there is beauty in character, There will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. Bhagawan Shri Satya Sai Baba

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Nice blue - shading sows up wel in the numerals....

Yes gorgeous blue and lovely shading that gives it character.

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in character. If there is beauty in character, There will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. Bhagawan Shri Satya Sai Baba

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Since I like blues with a touch of green, this ink looks beautiful to me.

 

The photos don't do the colour justice. The blue is very beautiful.

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in character. If there is beauty in character, There will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. Bhagawan Shri Satya Sai Baba

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That is a lovely blue. I have never tried it but have had a good experience with Diamine. It looks suitable for a multitude of uses.

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That is a lovely blue. I have never tried it but have had a good experience with Diamine. It looks suitable for a multitude of uses.

 

I agree with you, it is certainly lovely and I have found I use it frequently for a multitude of tasks.

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in character. If there is beauty in character, There will be harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world. Bhagawan Shri Satya Sai Baba

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I find the WES Kensington Blue 2009 sample I have runs a bit greener than the Kensington Blue (WES noticably absent) I replaced it with. Has anyone else noticed this? I was suprised, but happily so to see less green in my newer bottles.

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I find the WES Kensington Blue 2009 sample I have runs a bit greener than the Kensington Blue (WES noticably absent) I replaced it with. Has anyone else noticed this? I was suprised, but happily so to see less green in my newer bottles.

 

 

I have the WES Kensington Blue and its a favourite colour, also responds very nicely to dilution, start at 50/50 for a very attractive shade.

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very nice classic blue color :thumbup: thanks for sharing

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very nice classic blue color :thumbup: thanks for sharing

 

It is lovely and very pleasing. I am glad you enjoyed the review.

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