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I think I like this ink best in finer nibs and on Tomoe River. In any event, it reminds me a lot of OMAS Blue:

 

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A closer look:

 

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On TR:

 

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Compared to OMAS Blue:

 

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I love this ink. Thanks for pointing out Omas Blue. I haven't tried that one, and if it's cheaper... My other favorite blue is Omas Roma 2000 which was a special edition ink of theirs from 15 years ago. I still have 2/3 of a bottle and very slowly dole it out to my pens. I bought Blue Velvet as perhaps an alternative. I should have thought of Omas' regular blue. And now I will.

 

Thanks!

 

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Here's a shot of the OMAS:

 

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The OMAS is little more expensive by the bottle, but much cheaper by the mL. It's also a really lovely ink.

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That Bril does look really nice as well. Not quite as dark as Blue Velvet, but a nice, bright blue.

 

One thing I like about the Blue Velvet is that it is a little darker and looks so classy and refined.

 

Some nice alternative blues!

 

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I don't currently have any Visconti, unfortunately, and it's been years since I've written with it. I want to say they're very similar, but I can't be more specific than that. Sorry!

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Great review, thanks. Am tempted by the velvet, but I may go for the OMAS. I have a purple OMAS ink and it is an excellent colour with good saturation.

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I enjoy using Blue Velvet, and it's been a great addition to my collection of blue inks. But now that you bring up Omas, I don't have any Omas inks in my collection, and the comparison is certainly a compelling one!

 

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I just got a cheese slice of this in there new annoying 40ml bottles. H A T E

 

but this thread was what put it on my radar and it will go in the next pen that is empty.

I got it b/c I generally like Diamine and could not get Omas or Visconti blue.

 

I am really looking forward to it. That writing sample above is lovely.

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I don't currently have any Visconti, unfortunately, and it's been years since I've written with it. I want to say they're very similar, but I can't be more specific than that. Sorry!

oh ok.. I am just worried that like the visconti blue it might be too dark for an European fine nib to get a good shading..

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I've used it in a Pelikan F and an Aurora M (which is about the same width as the Pelikan F), and I've had shading with both.

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I've used it in a Pelikan F and an Aurora M (which is about the same width as the Pelikan F), and I've had shading with both.

 

Thanks for this info..Think I will get one :)

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Great review, Thank you !

 

Honestly I love this shade of blue, just WOW :wub:

Even though is it not the kind of blue I would use for regular everyday-writing (I'm more into dark-teal blues for these purposes),

It is just awesome how it pops out of the page.. it is surely great ink for highlighting text etc.. :)

 

It's according perfectly to my definition of "vivid blue" & so it is tempting me, but do I need another blue ? :rolleyes:

 

This is a love for me.. thanks.

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That's the current (white box) Omas Blue?

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Great review, Thank you !

 

Honestly I love this shade of blue, just WOW :wub:

Even though is it not the kind of blue I would use for regular everyday-writing (I'm more into dark-teal blues for these purposes),

It is just awesome how it pops out of the page.. it is surely great ink for highlighting text etc.. :)

 

It's according perfectly to my definition of "vivid blue" & so it is tempting me, but do I need another blue ? :rolleyes:

 

This is a love for me.. thanks.

 

There are never enough blue inks. :)

 

That's the current (white box) Omas Blue?

 

It is! It's a really great ink.

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#50shadesofbluechallenge (link to the hashtag on Instagram) is the hashtag for the ongoing challenge over at the German PenExchange forum for July & August 2020. Since I inked up all my pens for this challenge with all the 50+ blue inks I have I also want to share my snapshots here.

 

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Blue Velvet and a fat Pilot Parallel Pen were a nice match.

 

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Diamine's inks may have become sort of "boring" for some considering all the new exciting exotic inks, but revisiting my stash every once in a while (even if prompted by a silly challenge like ours :P ) is always good to rediscover what I already have.

Sina a.k.a. Julie Paradise julieparadise.de | www.instagram.com/wwwjulieparadisede

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