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Manufacturers since 1864, Diamine Inks relocated to this purpose built 'state of the art' factory in Liverpool in 1925, where they successfully carried on using the traditional methods and formulas for ink production. Over the years the company has changed hands and are now located close to the world famous Aintree Race Course

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I believe this ink was made for those who want to break with bad habit of using solely black ink but are to shy to make it with vibrant red or green or bold orange. It's really dark but not as monotone as black inks as you see purple tones in it. While the color isn't really exciting it will certainly give some character to your notes, especiaally at closer inspection.
The ink is wet and feels nicely lubricated. I haven't observed any feathering but I use mostly good paper so I'm not sure how it would behave on cheap absorbent papers. Some bleedthrough may occur, I suspect. Also it's rather affordable ink so if you're not one of ink hunters & collectors but I enjoy writing with fountain pen and look for something less banal than black, this one delivers nice writing experience.
Personally I find the color boring in most pens and on most papers.

 

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Software ID

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Color range

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Tomoe River - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, B

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Leuchtturm 1917 - Kaweco Sport Classic, eyedropper, B

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Oxford, Hero 5028, stub 1,9

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Rhodia, TWSBI 58o, stub 1,1

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Water resistance

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Ghost Plane Ancient Artifact

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I like it. Try transcribing pages of notes written in it under incandescent or florescent lights late at night and you'll find it's soothing to the eyes were many colors either vanish or turn irritating.

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I love it. As you say, almost black but not at all really black. IMO a lot of undertones. Mostly purple (absolutely fine for me) but also a touch of gray and brown, no, let's just say aubergine... Thanks for the nice review and reminder to those still in need....

 

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How spooky! I'm expecting a TWSBI Vac Mini in the post tomorrow and had almost decided 100% to ink it with Eclipse, which I've not used for ages.

Your excellent (as always) review has just confirmed my decision! I rarely use black inks so this will be a nice treat. Thanks a million.

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

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Interesting. I think of Eclipse (or at least my bottle) as being more of an "almost black" blue-black and haven't really noticed the purple component I'm seeing in your photos. I really need to put this ink back into something again, and have another look at it (possibly on better paper than the Piccadilly sketch books I use for testing inks...).

Thanks for the review. Especially since this is an ink I already have, so I don't need to be rushing out to buy more... yet.... :rolleyes:

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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I love Diamine Eclipse, it is that for me: the alternative to black inks, together with Sailor Chu-Shu.

Thanks for the review, Vis. Excellent, as always.

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How would you say this compares to KWZ Grey Plum?

It's hard work to tell which is Old Harry when everybody's got boots on.

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How would you say this compares to KWZ Grey Plum?

Darker and less complex. Plus KWZ has the edge on lubricating glide.

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Don't like it but it sure conjures an eclipse!

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

 

B. Russell

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I use diamine grey instead of black inks, looks great with any size of nib, shading from almost black through to almost pencil grey.

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The Vac Mini arrived today and has been duly filled with Eclipse. A very pleasant line - I went for another EF nib on it - and I like the fact that it's good and dark without being black. Well-behaved and a great writing experience on all my papers.

The Good Captain

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

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I just recently tried this one. I adore stealthy purple black inks.

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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Interesting. I think of Eclipse (or at least my bottle) as being more of an "almost black" blue-black and haven't really noticed the purple component I'm seeing in your photos. I really need to put this ink back into something again, and have another look at it (possibly on better paper than the Piccadilly sketch books I use for testing inks...).

Thanks for the review. Especially since this is an ink I already have, so I don't need to be rushing out to buy more... yet.... :rolleyes:

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

I don't always see a violet element either.

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The Vac Mini arrived today and has been duly filled with Eclipse. A very pleasant line - I went for another EF nib on it - and I like the fact that it's good and dark without being black. Well-behaved and a great writing experience on all my papers.

 

Mon Capitain, is there enough colour to show up in the thin line of the TWSBI EF?

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Thanks for another great review. I had a sample of this ink and liked it - this tempts me to get a whole bottle of it. I really like purple-black inks and this review really showcases that characteristic of Eclipse.

"Life would split asunder without letters." Virginia Woolf

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@AMber - I'm happy to hear you :) I too enjoy purple black inks but rather those that are more purple than black. Actually, come to think about it, I like dark purple - grays like Tamon.

 

 

LOL.

 

I am not a fan of Tamon (aka Bruise) because it is a fader.

 

 

@PDW, I think it will look more black in a fine or EF. I'll be posting some CRVs in the 366+ inks thread.

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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