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Ink Review: Diamine Flowers Gift Set: Cornflower


Chrissy

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I'm currently reviewing some of my favourite Diamine inks. This one is from the Flowers Gift Set and is called Cornflower. As Blues are my favourite colours I'm reviewing Blues first

 

  • Water test on the review form shows this isn't a waterproof ink, but it's water resistant
  • Bearing in mind the paper I use is very smooth, this ink dries fairly quickly.
  • It flows very well and lubricates the nib very well. No start-up problems noticed.
  • It is currently available in the gift set in 30ml glass bottles that are stable and user friendly.
  • It's also now available in 30ml plastic bottles as refills.
  • Diamine sell it directly to end-users on their web-site.

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Nice one. I've just tried warm inks from flower set and they were interesting, especially Gerbera.

 

Gerbera IS interesting... I also really enjoy Carnation... is not your regular pink.

 

 

Cornflower... this is not the kind of blue I enjoy... But thanks so much for the review. ;)

 

 

C.

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Very nice review. I have the flower set, but haven't tried anything but Aster. Will have to give Cornflower a try.

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Great review! It's looking very close to Asa Gao?

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

 

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As mentioned elsewhere - probably my favourite from this set.

The Good Captain

"Meddler's 'Salamander' - almost as good as the real thing!"

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Just inked a Pelikan M800 fine nib with this ink. It's a beautiful clear blue, very well-behaved.

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I received a sample of this one and I admit, I really like it.

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

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