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And a very pretty Teal blue sheen exclusive from Papier und Stift it is too. And a fabulous name for an ink as well.

 

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And the first thing that strikes me about this ink colour is that it feels familiar. It is without doubt a very strong and pretty sheen turning that familiar metallic deep rose pink, but where have I seen it?

 

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Take away the gold shimmer and you have an ink base similar to the great and wonderful Emeraude de Chivor. And what's wrong with that? A stunning colour with a great tonal range and when used in a pen, hints of that sheen can easily be seen at the edges of the handwriting reflecting that deep metallic rose pink. It's very nice, but don't just take my word for it... go check it out!

 

Tests conducted on Bockingford 200lb rough, Rhodia dot matrix and Tamoe River papers using a Laban Soprane fountain pen - and if anyone has any info about this pen, I'd be grateful for any background knowledge.

 

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A Night in Jodhpur is now available exclusively from Papier und Stift.

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Does the ink dry as readily on the nib (only a few seconds, it seems) as the equally sheeny OS Nitrogen?

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

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Does the ink dry as readily on the nib (only a few seconds, it seems) as the equally sheeny OS Nitrogen?

The ink is strong, that's for sure, but the sheening isn't as pronounced as OS Nitrogen and I didn't notice any drying on the nib.

 

 

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Nice ink but what's with the Indian connection?

 

You wouldn't associate teals and blues with Jodhpur, definitely 'A Night in Samarkand'? wink.png

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Diamine

Thank - you..I asked because the ink resembled another ink that I acquired...

 

Jalur Gemiland...also produced by Diamine for Pen Gallery.

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Thank - you..I asked because the ink resembled another ink that I acquired...

 

Jalur Gemiland...also produced by Diamine for Pen Gallery.

 

And Diamine Maureen, as well as OS Nitrogen ......... Not twins, but cousins at least.

Add lightness and simplicate.

 

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And Diamine Maureen, as well as OS Nitrogen ......... Not twins, but cousins at least.

 

but the sheen in OS Nitrogen is in a different league IIRC, just like OS Walden Pond and Twilight Blue.

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Is the Papier & Stift website available in English?

 

I don't think so but if you use the Google Chrome browser it will translate for you

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Nice ink but what's with the Indian connection?

 

You wouldn't associate teals and blues with Jodhpur, definitely 'A Night in Samarkand'? wink.png

 

The only connection is that Papier & Stift's logo is an elephant. They specifically say (in German) on their website that they requested this colour because it's a combination of their most popular colours (in sales I think), and also that it's a "work day" blue that still has a little something extra.

 

Also, damn it, right after I made a different ink order, P&S!

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A step further for the curious.

 

Unsere erste exklusive Tinte: A night in Jodhpur ist eine blaue Tinte mit einem leichten Petrolanteil. Dazu haben wir uns von Diamine Tintenspezialisten noch gewünscht, dass unsere liebsten zwei Tinteneigenschaften dabei sind: ein schönes Shading und nicht zuviel Sheen. Herausgekommen ist eine absolut alltagstaugliche blaue Tinte, die aber immer besonders aussieht.

 

 

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Our first exclusive ink: A Night in Jodhpur is a blue ink with a light hint of petrol (dark teal). For this, we asked Diamine's ink specialists to combine our two most beloved ink properties in it as well: a lovely shading and not too much sheen. What resulted is an absolutely everyday usable blue ink, that still looks unique.

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The only connection is that Papier & Stift's logo is an elephant. They specifically say (in German) on their website that they requested this colour because it's a combination of their most popular colours (in sales I think), and also that it's a "work day" blue that still has a little something extra.

 

Still unsure about the Jodhpur part, unless the owner or employee enjoyed an elephant ride on their holiday in Jodhpur/Rajasthan. laugh.png

As for the elephant, an African connection would have been better suited.

 

Nice ink, nonetheless.

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Jodhpur is known as the Blue City, and many of its buildings are painted with a pale bluish whitewash. I stayed there a few years ago and the colour is quite subtle -- definitely not "inky". Other aspects of the city are not subtle at all. The smells could certainly be described as inky!

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Nice ink but what's with the Indian connection?

 

You wouldn't associate teals and blues with Jodhpur, definitely 'A Night in Samarkand'? wink.png

 

 

Well well...

Jodhpur is called the Blue City also....

 

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In olden days whole area of old Jodhpur was painted Blue (primarily the rooftops) .... Part of the reason was to keep houses cooler as it is quite sunny all round the year ... and that is also it is called Sun City (becuase its quite sunny and sometimes harsh) ....

 

 

Below is one of the pic showing the view of the city from top of the fort .... It still is blue ....

 

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One more pic....

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There are many reasons why it is called Blue City. You will find many reasons in the link shared below:

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/why-is-indias-jodhpur-called-the-blue-city/

 

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Reminds me of Diamine Skull & Roses and OS Nitrogen.

If you are to be ephemeral, leave a good scent.

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Jodhpur is known as the Blue City, and many of its buildings are painted with a pale bluish whitewash. I stayed there a few years ago and the colour is quite subtle -- definitely not "inky". Other aspects of the city are not subtle at all. The smells could certainly be described as inky!

 

Well well...

Jodhpur is called the Blue City also....

 

In olden days whole area of old Jodhpur was painted Blue (primarily the rooftops) .... Part of the reason was to keep houses cooler as it is quite sunny all round the year ... and that is also it is called Sun City (becuase its quite sunny and sometimes harsh) ....

 

There are many reasons why it is called Blue City. You will find many reasons in the link shared below:

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/why-is-indias-jodhpur-called-the-blue-city/

 

Thank you for the insight, I stand corrected. smile.png

The walls are definitely whitewashed rather than painted.

 

I was aware of Jaipur being the 'Pink City'.

IMO, Jaipur is definitely more pink than Jodhpur is blue.

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