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Yes it does... Blue Cashmere always looked purple-ish to me.. I wonder if with more dilution looks more blue.

We'll find out later this evening.

Until you ink a pen, it is merely a pretty stick. --UK Mike

 

My arsenal, in order of acquisition: Sailor 21 Pocket Pen M, Cross Solo M, Online Calligraphy, Monteverde Invincia F, Hero 359 M, Jinhao X450 M, Levenger True Writer M, Jinhao 159 M, Platinum Balance F, TWSBI Classic 1.1 stub, Platinum Preppy 0.3 F, 7 Pilot Varsity M disposables refillables, Speedball penholder, TWSBI 580 USA EF, Pilot MR, Noodler's Ahab 1.1 stub, another Preppy 0.3, Preppy EF 0.2, ASA Sniper F, Click Majestic F, Kaweco Sport M, Pilot Prera F, Baoer 79 M (fake Starwalker), Hero 616 M (fake Parker), Jinhao X750 Shimmering Sands M . . .

31 and counting :D

 

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If the mixture in the pipette was 16%, then this is 8%. The color is a little more purple and a little less dark, but it does not excite me. I am a long-time black-ink-only writer, and while I have come over to the un-Dark Side, if I'm going to use a colored ink, I want the color to jump off the page and kick me in the [eye]balls. This purple doesn't do that.

 

After I've finished the other pipettes, I may try cutting the concentration down to 4% and see how that looks. If it excites me, I'll do some pages; if not, I'll just add a note to this thread.

 

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Until you ink a pen, it is merely a pretty stick. --UK Mike

 

My arsenal, in order of acquisition: Sailor 21 Pocket Pen M, Cross Solo M, Online Calligraphy, Monteverde Invincia F, Hero 359 M, Jinhao X450 M, Levenger True Writer M, Jinhao 159 M, Platinum Balance F, TWSBI Classic 1.1 stub, Platinum Preppy 0.3 F, 7 Pilot Varsity M disposables refillables, Speedball penholder, TWSBI 580 USA EF, Pilot MR, Noodler's Ahab 1.1 stub, another Preppy 0.3, Preppy EF 0.2, ASA Sniper F, Click Majestic F, Kaweco Sport M, Pilot Prera F, Baoer 79 M (fake Starwalker), Hero 616 M (fake Parker), Jinhao X750 Shimmering Sands M . . .

31 and counting :D

 

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I think Blue Cashmere is a keeper. I like it quite a bit.

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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General observations of Blue Cashmere (1st):
Like Red and Green Cashmere, I loved this ink as soon as I saw the pipette. I couldn't wait to try this one.

I love the color.
It performed well in all of the pens I tested, with great flow.

It was a little hard to start after even just a few minutes of resting, but I think that could easily be tweaked. That might be a little better at, say, 12%, instead of 16%, too.

Even with the hard start, I would buy this ink. I love the purple cast to it.

Don't believe everything you think.

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I've heard from a little birdy... this ink will make the cut for the next test.

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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Blue Cashmere at 8%.

I love this purple color. It also seems much better behaved at 8%. I would have bought it at 16%, and dealt with the hard starts in a few pens because the color is so great, but this is even better.

 

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So, did it start up the next day?

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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So, did it start up the next day?

It did, and has been starting with no issues every day since! I actually kept all of my 8% dilutions inked up and have only had issues with the Blue Diamond Ball one, but that one was a little dry at 8% to start with.

Don't believe everything you think.

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This is my review of Blue Cashmere at 16%. I like the color and the ink is very well behaved. The Blue Cashmere and Red Cashmere are my favorites.

 

http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah91/kikosun/Susemaibluecashmere_zps8f82ee32.jpg

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So, why only a maybe for purchase?

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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There's something special about this one. This one's a keeper.

It lays down a beautifully rich almost black line and splits into dark blues and magentas when washed. Yum.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_blue_cashmere_swatch.jpg

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_blue_cashmere_rhodia.jpg

 

No feathering seen, even on cheapo paper. Well done Mr or Mrs Susemai.

Amber, thanks again.

 

 

Hmm. Not sure I like how it's come out on this Seawhite watercolour paper.

With hindsight I shouldn't have used a wash. Grrr.

 

I'm REALLY liking the colour of the line though. Really rich and dark. Some sheen too for those that like that sort of thing.

A bit of nib dry out does sadly occur after only a short while left uncapped but hey ho, can't have everything.

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_blue_cashmere_sketch.jpg

 

Hello Tas,

 

WOW! This is a beautiful color! It looks like a classic indigo from days gone by. I love the look of it - I hope it makes it onto the market just as it is.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

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