Diamine Aqua Blue

January 20, 2009

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PLEASE NOTE: You are not seeing the exact color of this ink. You are seeing the color as interpreted by my scanner, as compressed using JPEG, and as displayed by your monitor. Is it close to the real thing? Probably somewhat close. But exact it is not.

Ergo, therefore and hence, if you would like an honest to goodness, genuine, hand-written sample of this ink, just shoot me a PM and I'll be happy to send you a postcard*.

Eric

Son of Ragnar

* Offer valid world-wide for as long as I have this ink on-hand. Offer void where prohibited, licensed or taxed. This item is furnished "as is". No warranty is provided, whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free.

January 20, 2009

Thanks, excellent review! I considered including this ink in my recent mega-purchase of Diamine inks, but went with Turquoise instead. I think I like the Turquoise better as it's a bit darker and not quite as bright, similar to Sheaffer Turquoise. This is a lovely color though, a bit like Montblanc Turquoise. I'm impressed how well these Diamine inks behave.

"Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs" --thanks for that--never heard of it before and I'm tired of the "quick brown fox".

January 20, 2009

Hi BobR!

I was wondering about that Diamine Turquoise. As soon as I posted the review last night, I went to the Pear Tree site and included Turquoise in a new sample pack. I think a little darker will be great!

Yeah, that quick brown fox got old in grade school =)

Cheers!

Eric

Son of Ragnar

January 20, 2009

I think you've found my new turquoise.

For years I've been using diluted Pelikan Turquoise, and have got a bit bored with it. This Diamine looks like it'll do the job. I have Diamine Turqoise, and it's a bit dark. I always use the photocopier test for Turquoise - if it can't be made to disappear on the lightest setting, then it's too dark, and if it can't be made to look like black on the darkest setting, it's too light. This will probably do both.

Regards

Richard.

January 21, 2009

Richard,

I tried your photocopier test with my review sheet. The ink could not be made to disappear on the lightest setting and neither could it be made to appear black on the darkest setting. Of course, this might be a flaw (or feature?) of my copier.

Just thought you should know =)

If you'd like me to send you a quick note on white paper using this ink so that you can test for yourself, just say the word.

Cheers!

Eric

Son of Ragnar

January 21, 2009

Richard,
I tried your photocopier test with my review sheet. The ink could not be made to disappear on the lightest setting and neither could it be made to appear black on the darkest setting. Of course, this might be a flaw (or feature?) of my copier.
Just thought you should know =)
If you'd like me to send you a quick note on white paper using this ink so that you can test for yourself, just say the word.
...Eric
Son of Ragnar

Thanks. I think I'll get it anyway next time I want to order some ink. It looks pretty good from your review.

Regards

Richard.

January 24, 2009

Good review. I hadnt' saw this ink, in fact, I think in spain I cant buy it. I visited the Diamine website and I can order inks from my city. I'm sure I will buy several bottles.

Bye

March 1, 2009

A nice coulour, for sure ! Thanks for this helpful review, Eric.

But I'm surprised by what BobR said : that Aqua blue is lighter than Turquoise. Comparing the batches on The Wriiting Desk site, my monitor shows the opposite !

Would it be possible, BobR, to post a scan of the Turquoise ink here ? I'm just preparing an order of Diamine Inks for mixing... and still hesitate on the right cyan.

Edited March 1, 2009 by FLh