Looking For A Budget Turquoise

[ParkerDuofold]

 

It's quickly becoming apparent that Waterman Inspired is the choice of (way way) many. I would prefer something locally available but if it is that much better I guess I'll have to look to import one.. somehow.

Hi Anticressis,

 

I'm not too familiar with the R&K line; however, I do have both Lamy and WM turquoise inks and the WM Inspired Blue is the better of the two... IF you can get it at a fair price... otherwise, Lamy is no slouch.

 

Another great ink...IF you can fetch it for a fair price... is Diamine Asa Blue, which is like a cross between a dark turquoise and a bright blue.

 

All that said, ANY of the four you mention are all solid performers and would be safe bets, (I have the Skrip, too, but it's too dry for my tastes). Have you checked out the ink review section here, yet? (You may find more detailed opinions there).

 

- Anthony

Edited January 30, 2017 by ParkerDuofold

[ErrantSmudge]

I'm a big fan of Lamy Turquoise (it's the swatch in my avatar). It is a blue-leaning turquoise that nevertheless has some green tones in it. It shades nicely, it behaves well in all my pens, and it comes in that groovy bottle. It's my favorite of Lamy's standard issue inks.

 

It's been a while since I've used Waterman's Turquoise, but I remember it being more of a pure blue than Lamy, which you might prefer.

 

I'm also partial to Noodler's Midway Blue, but I haven't committed to buying a bottle because I already have enough turquoise inks.

 

Here's a CRV I did with Amberlea of some turquoise inks in my collection.

 

[ParkerDuofold]

Errant Smudge, i was hoping youd chime in here.

 

- Anthony

[thudthwacker]

As with many others who have posted, Waterman Inspired Blue is my go-to turquoise (and, indeed, the ink I use most often, period). Alas, it's not easy for you to get. However! A dear friend recently wrote me a letter in Diamine Havasu Turquoise, and it's a really beautiful ink. I haven't used it myself, but after seeing it, it's certainly on my list. So, if it's readily available to you and in your desired price range, it seems like a good choice.

 

I've used Lamy Turquoise, also, and it's a great ink -- Lamy is sadly kind of hit-or-miss in the ink department, but they did a really good job on their turquoise.

[ErrantSmudge]

I've used Lamy Turquoise, also, and it's a great ink -- Lamy is sadly kind of hit-or-miss in the ink department, but they did a really good job on their turquoise.

 

I agree that Lamy is hit-or-miss with their inks. Their black is well-behaved and lubricated, if not the darkest black you can get, and of course I like their turquoise. I really like their violet, but it is available only in cartridges. Can't really recommend much else.

Edited January 31, 2017 by ErrantSmudge