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Yeah, this one is not so great...

 

 

And that's at twice the recommended concentration.

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

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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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And that's at twice the recommended concentration.

 

Is blue double also? The manufacturers of this ink are painting a drab picture of Colonial America.

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Is blue double also? The manufacturers of this ink are painting a drab picture of Colonial America.

 

I posted the concentrations, and they are all DRAB at at least 2x as strong.

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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A much better ink in our testing group is Dragon Toots Red. It stands up nicely to many people's favorites, Red Cashmere and Oku-Yama:

 

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Very nice comparison.

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

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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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http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2015-Inklings/2015-Ink_0091.jpg

 

Of course, Rouge Hematite is the grande dame here, but Saint Laurent is magnificent!

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For everyday writing, I love, love, love the deep rich reds, but occasionally I have need of the bright, eyeball-frying reds. Here are a few in a face-off. Bon appétit!

 

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Of course, Rouge Hematite is the grande dame here, but Saint Laurent is magnificent!

 

Saint Laurent really rocks my boat. I only had a sample. I probably need to hunt that one down. I kept hoping I could acquire it and Document Yellow at the same time.

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

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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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For everyday writing, I love, love, love the deep rich reds, but occasionally I have need of the bright, eyeball-frying reds. Here are a few in a face-off. Bon appétit!

 

fpn_1422030075__bright_reds-hjb.jpeg

 

 

I love all of those, but only own the the Akkerman.

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 love all of those, but only own the the Akkerman.

 

I should probably compare the Diamine and de Atramentis Poppy colors. I wonder which would win the retina searing award? ;)

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I mean to do them, but never got around to it. I also meant to compare Akkerman China Town with Diamine Poppy to see if they are identical.

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

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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 love all of those, but only own the the Akkerman.

 

I own all three, but haven't tried the Akkerman yet. Looks exciting!

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I mean to do them, but never got around to it. I also meant to compare Akkerman China Town with Diamine Poppy to see if they are identical.

 

Side by side and using the same pen on the same paper, I see that China Town and Diamine's Wild Strawberry are the ones that are almost identical. Hmmmm.

 

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And as for the Poppies ("Poppies will make them sleep..."), the Diamine is a slightly more red hue, and the de Atramentis is just slightly more rose --to my eye.

 

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Thanks! Now I know.

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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Finishing up the color portraits of some of my inks. For those who love the richness of what courses through our veins:

 

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And then there's what courses through my veins, occasionally, in the evening ;) .

 

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Wow comparatively, that Burgundy is pink. I love them all.

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Wow comparatively, that Burgundy is pink. I love them all.

 

Not obnoxiously so, either. That is good for pinks. :D

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