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Hey folks,

 

 

I got a sample from Tas via the UK Ink Exchange with the recently released Diamine 150th Anniversary Terracotta, and wanted to see just how different it was to Burnt Sienna and Ancient Copper - the other "Autumnal Orange/Browns" in the Diamine stable...

 

Took some pictures on the iphone as well as a scan as I thought it might be helpful for others to see them side by side in different Lamy nib sizes. Apologies if there is already a similar thread so mods please feel free to move if needed. :)

 

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Sean_Sankey/Mobile%20Uploads/21E62E45-C7C8-46BC-BBF5-D0A025CE1D9F_zpsexhxtitx.jpg

 

 

If I was to choose a word for each of the three by way of comparison it would be

 

Terracotta - Matt

 

Ancient Copper - Rich

 

Burnt Sienna - Bright.

 

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Sean_Sankey/Mobile%20Uploads/999574A0-6B24-4BC6-B1DC-8B37BBD8A85F_zpsglshemev.jpg

 

 

 

In this close up you can see how each of the three inks shade really well. The Terracotta has a lovely faded, whilst AC has the biggest "page presence" edging towards a rich autumn leaves brown whilst Burnt Sienna is lovely and bright with a bit more orange and pink than the other two.

 

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Sean_Sankey/Mobile%20Uploads/902FCE5D-D0C5-46DE-8B11-E142C60B2F4A_zpsv5tmb6ym.jpg

 

 

Rhodia dot pad as you'd expect. The scan doesn't really do the differences justice, but I guess it all helps with getting an inky perspective. :)

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Sean_Sankey/Mobile%20Uploads/img001_zpseec267d3.jpg

 

 

Cheers guys, God bless

 

Sean

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Favourite Inks - Diamine Imperial Purple, Diamine Sargasso Sea, Noodlers Bad Blue Heron, Sheaffer Skrip Red

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This is a wonderful comparison. Thank you very much. I have DAC and love it, but these others are wonderful inks too. This is greatly appreciated.

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If I was to choose a word for each of the three by way of comparison it would be

 

Terracotta - Matt

 

Ancient Copper - Rich

 

Burnt Sienna - Bright.

 

Cheers guys, God bless

 

Sean

 

Brilliantly brief but accurate description of all three !

 

Glad you liked it :)

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Brilliantly brief but accurate description of all three !

 

Glad you liked it :)

 

Thanks Tas, and thanks for the original sample! I am really enjoying it! The problem is I've now got these inks occupying three of my pens which has pushed out one of my pens I normally use for a magenta in my rotation...

 

Oh well... will need to buy another pen!! :) (which is good news seeing as I have a kaweco sport on the way!)

 

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Favourite Owned Pen - Lamy Studio, Brushed Steel with either a 1.1mm italic or Black F nib

Favourite Inks - Diamine Imperial Purple, Diamine Sargasso Sea, Noodlers Bad Blue Heron, Sheaffer Skrip Red

"Planned" (!) Purchases - TWSBI Diamond 580 AL, Waterman Expert Deluxe Blue, Esterbrook J, Sheaffer Prelude, Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point, Pilot Falcon

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This is a wonderful comparison. Thank you very much. I have DAC and love it, but these others are wonderful inks too. This is greatly appreciated.

You're welcome - thanks for the comment :)

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Favourite Inks - Diamine Imperial Purple, Diamine Sargasso Sea, Noodlers Bad Blue Heron, Sheaffer Skrip Red

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The Terracotta looks more orange than my Levenger Pomegranate or Red Cashmere - but those are more "dark reds". But more to the red end of the spectrum than Apache Sunset which is more to the yellow/orange end.

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Thanks SOOO MUCH Sean.... This is what I talk about in my Doppleganger thread... unless you put them side by side, you can't tell the difference. ;)

 

Another one to add to this list that is a close match to Terracota is Montblanc Leonardo.

 

 

 

Hey folks,

 

 

If I was to choose a word for each of the three by way of comparison it would be

 

Terracotta - Matt

 

Ancient Copper - Rich

 

Burnt Sienna - Bright.

 

 

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/Sean_Sankey/Mobile%20Uploads/999574A0-6B24-4BC6-B1DC-8B37BBD8A85F_zpsglshemev.jpg

 

 

 

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I'm a fan of Diamine Ancient Copper, because it matches my Waterman Carene FP particularly well. However, I have heard of some clogging on nib problems with it in the past.

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Nice comparison. I have the Terracotta and the Ancient Copper, along with the Leonardo Chalk Red. To me, the Leonardo is a fair bit lighter than the other two. Also, AC seems more wet in the pens I've tried it in, vs. Terracotta. The Leonardo is the driest to me.

 

Also, to me, the AC has the richest color, almost verging on a rust red. I just need to find a slightly drier pen for it.

 

I really like you succinct summation of the ink qualities, a skill I have yet to master. Thank you for your review and the time it took.

I enjoy MB 146 pens, Sailor, Pilot and Platinum pens as well. I have a strong attraction to dark red and muted green ink, colors I dislike for everything but FP ink. I also enjoy practicing my handwriting and attempting to improve it. I love the feel of quality paper under a gold nib.

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Sean, you have done us all a marvellous service for which we are grateful.

 

Awww... bless you for saying that. Much appreciated.

 

Short but to the point.

Thank you, really enjoyed reading it.

 

No problem - appreciate the encouragement!

 

Thanks SOOO MUCH Sean.... This is what I talk about in my Doppleganger thread... unless you put them side by side, you can't tell the difference. ;)

 

Another one to add to this list that is a close match to Terracota is Montblanc Leonardo.

 

 

 

 

Thanks Cyber - LOVE that thread! will try to add some more content (I noticed the other day that Diamine Ultra Green and J Herbin Lierre Sauvage are nearly identical!)

 

 

Well done, thanks

 

Thanks for the nice comment. :)

 

 

I really like you succinct summation of the ink qualities, a skill I have yet to master. Thank you for your review and the time it took.

 

No problem - thanks for the comment.

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Favourite Inks - Diamine Imperial Purple, Diamine Sargasso Sea, Noodlers Bad Blue Heron, Sheaffer Skrip Red

"Planned" (!) Purchases - TWSBI Diamond 580 AL, Waterman Expert Deluxe Blue, Esterbrook J, Sheaffer Prelude, Pilot Capless / Vanishing Point, Pilot Falcon

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Wonderful review, for which I am truly grateful.

 

As Donor Pen mentioned, I too have had trouble with the Ancient Copper, and because I love it so much I have been reduced to using it in a dip pen. Fortunately I like dip pens, but I would really be interested in knowing if the new Terracotta, or the Burnt Sienna, are free of the annoying froth that I have experienced with the Ancient Copper.

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Terracotta has been in a pen since 12/08/14 without ANY issue for me & I know what you meant about Ancient Copper as I also bought it & have avoided using since my first fill. I have a bad habit of inking more pens than I can deplete in a timely fashion so I share some of the blame when I get nib "growth" BUT when so many others are fine you sure notice it when the new behavior "sets up!" I must say every aspect of the Terracotta has been a pleasure. (AND Safari!)

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