Edelstein Topaz, But Darker

[Karmachanic]

Picky me would like a slightly darker Edelstein Topaz. What do we think about adding a drop or two of Tanzanite? In 5ml sample vials, of course.

I don't have either at present. If it's viable I'll get a bottle of Topaz and a sample of Tanzanite.

 

Thank you for your input.

[rickap]

Hi Karmachanic,

 

I'm guessing the Tanzanite will bring grey with it.

 

Noodler's Navajo Turquoise is that blue but darker. It's a good ink.

 

I've used Topaz and Pelikan 4001 Turquoise. They are extremely close in color but the 4001 Turquoise to me is just a very little bit darker but probably not enough to make a difference.

 

Try a sample of Noodler's Navajo Turquoise. You might like it.

 

Rick

[inkstainedruth]

I think of Navajo Turquoise as being a bit more greenish (well, at least my bottle of it is ) than Topaz. But I like both.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

ETA: How much darker do you want. Karmachanic? KWZI IG Turquoise is really dark....

Edited March 13, 2019 by inkstainedruth

[Karmachanic]

I think of Navajo Turquoise as being a bit more greenish (well, at least my bottle of it is ) than Topaz. But I like both.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

ETA: How much darker do you want. Karmachanic? KWZI IG Turquoise is really dark....

I've been looking at the KWZ IG as well and may get a bottle at some point.

 

Looking at Sandy1's review I see fabulous shading with the Edelstein, so I'm interested in having that, but would like the ink to be not so bright. A bit darker, whilst maintaining the characteristics. I agree that the Noodler's is greener and prefer Edelstein for its colour. As well as it being a drier ink, which is why I figure I should stick to an Edelstein to mix. Either Tanzanite or Onyx.

 

I have no experience mixing inks. For the next four months my stationery budget is next to zero, so I'm trying to be careful with expenditure.

[sirgilbert357]

If the Tanzanite doesn't give you the color you want, I would try adding a bit of Edelstein Sapphire to the Topaz. It's more of a blurple, but it could work...

 

I also have Topaz and struggle to use it because it's just not dark enough for me. After I finish this bottle, I'll be switching to Iroshizuku Kon Peki for my "light" blue.