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I find it a bit odd that Diamine has waited until fairly recently to release a "classic red" color. Isn't that a color you'd release for the <i>original</i> lineup? Well, it's never too late to go back to basics, I suppose...

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6095-1.jpg

 

 

The colors are slightly deeper in tone than they appear in the swatches, but look pretty accurate in relation to each other. Specifically --

 

Rouge Bourgogne is dark pink

Poppy Red is red-orange

Widowmaker is a very deep, dark red (without being maroon)

Classic Red has no orange tones at all

 

 

Close-ups of the writing:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6099.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6098.jpg

 

 

 

(If you want to own this color, stay tuned for a Diamine Classic Red giveaway, to be announced in "Inky Thoughts" :))

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Wow, gorgeous colors. The only red I have is Noodler's Antietam. Not too red, really. But I've never been a red lover. But that Widowmaker and Poppy are attractive.

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Wow, gorgeous colors. The only red I have is Noodler's Antietam. Not too red, really. But I've never been a red lover. But that Widowmaker and Poppy are attractive.

 

I thought you had Herbin's 1670? Am I wrong?

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I thought you had Herbin's 1670?

 

Yep, and pretty recently too in an impressive display of hand-drawn art.

I always get a kick out of these "no affiliation" notations when it's blatantly obvious the poster has absolutely nothing to do with the brand, company, etc. beyond being a customer. It must be a feel-good/feel-important thing. So I'll note up front that nothing I write here on this forum is influenced by any financial-gain motivation.

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I find it a bit odd that Diamine has waited until fairly recently to release a "classic red" color. Isn't that a color you'd release for the <i>original</i> lineup? Well, it's never too late to go back to basics, I suppose...

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6095-1.jpg

 

 

The colors are slightly deeper in tone than they appear in the swatches, but look pretty accurate in relation to each other. Specifically --

 

Rouge Bourgogne is dark pink

Poppy Red is red-orange

Widowmaker is a very deep, dark red (without being maroon)

Classic Red has no orange tones at all

 

 

Close-ups of the writing:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6099.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/evergoddess/Diamine%20Fall%202009/DSCN6098.jpg

 

 

 

(If you want to own this color, stay tuned for a Diamine Classic Red giveaway, to be announced in "Inky Thoughts" :))

 

My humble advice: try Diamine Ruby and Monaco Red. They are simply wonderful!

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I thought you had Herbin's 1670?

 

Yep, and pretty recently too in an impressive display of hand-drawn art.

 

 

HA! You both have a better memory than I. But it was only a small sample that has since been all used up.

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I have this ink and All My Hues' review is spot on. It's not my favorite red, but I do like the vibrancy of the ink.

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Great review, thanks! I want some of this ink now drool.gif ... Love the bright red!

 

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The colour is so wonderful, I always like red colour. And i like also Diamine Classic ink, You write nice explication and also presentation. Before two year i used it and after i seen this post i will use again.

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This is a very nice red. I like the fact it isn't to dark, nor to light. I will be getting a sample to start.I will likely be getting a bottle soon as well depending on how I like the sample.

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very nice and flashy red :thumbup: thanks for the review

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This is a very nice red. I like the fact it isn't to dark, nor to light. I will be getting a sample to start.I will likely be getting a bottle soon as well depending on how I like the sample.

Absolutely love it - especially in my Al Star 1.1 mm - may need to try it in my Konrad with a B nib.......

 

Finally got a bottle...

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This is gorgeous red. Lovely review. Thanks!

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