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This is the most "boring" ink I have. For some reason, though, I like it! Perhaps it's non-conformist nature is what entices me. It isn't black, but it's not a "color". Ooohhh, the mystery! A pen-friend wrote me with this ink, and well, I just fell in love! I purchased a bottle, but apparently Diamine had some issues with early batches of it. I got an early bottle. The suspension wasn't right, and my ink had separated into oily looking stuff and pigment, gross! So, my pen friend had sent me a sample, and that is what I used for this review.

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There's really not much to say about grey, other than I spell it with an "e" instead of an "a", because I like they way it looks better. Grey is, well, grey. This particular shade is dark enough to read, but not dark enough to be confused with black. That's what I like about it. At my desk, at night (which is when I am awake), it has just a HINT of green to it. That doesn't show up in this scan at all, so I am assuming it is just the lighting, and not the ink. The shading is pretty nice, and dry time isn't too bad. This ink did seem a little dry in my Medium-nibbed Safari, but I think it had kind of worked itself out with more use. The color seems to have darkened just a bit too.

I really like this ink, but since my bottle was wonky, I think I am going to get Noodler's Lexington Gray as an exchange. I love this ink, but I could do with just a shade or two darker. As the rain has been frequenting Cincinnati, I am also finding that I need to break down and get a waterproof ink.

 

*I would like to sincerely thank fellow FPN'er and pen-pal tawanda for giving me this sample!*

 

Shay.

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Thanks Shay!

 

And I'm glad you, too, can see the greenish tinge to this ink. I really think it is a good replacement for the discontinued BRG. Your scan showsup the similarities well, esp the q-tip (or as we in the UK call 'em) cotton bud smudge.

 

I love this ink, but then I love big nibs, dry writers and dry ink!

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The notebook that I am currently using for a journal has grey lines for ruling. I really like the way this ink looks on it. It's very monotone, and perhaps drab, but it is such an interesting effect! Once I get the Noodler's Lex Gray, I'll try to get a comparison up of the two of them.

"Be who you are and say what you feel; because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

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Finally!!! Someone reviewed this ink! Thank you very much! I like it, and I can't wait to receive my bottle of this ink.

I keep coming back to my Esterbrooks.

 

"Things will be great when you're downtown."---Petula Clark

"I'll never fall in love again."---Dionne Warwick

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Finally!!! Someone reviewed this ink! Thank you very much! I like it, and I can't wait to receive my bottle of this ink.

lol, no problem! It is very nice, I don't think you will be disappointed!

"Be who you are and say what you feel; because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

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I think its darker than Lex grey and PRs Grey Flannel, and it's definitely greener than either of them, too!

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Greetings Shay,

 

Thanks for the review; I've been thinking about trying a grey ink. Diamine Graphite may be a good one to start with- and what is more- I like Diamine inks.

 

All the best,

 

Sean :)

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Thank you Our Lady of Prompt Succor & St. Jude.

 

 

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On my monitor, this ink looks like a very neutral gray. I can see a hint of green only if I imagine it.

I keep coming back to my Esterbrooks.

 

"Things will be great when you're downtown."---Petula Clark

"I'll never fall in love again."---Dionne Warwick

"Why, oh tell me, why do people break up, oh then turn around and make up?

I just came to see, you'd never do that to me, would you baby?"---Tina Turner

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Hello Shay,

 

Great review. By any chance, have you tried Diamine Grey? If so, I am curious as to how it compares to Diamine Graphite.

 

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Hello Shay,

 

Great review. By any chance, have you tried Diamine Grey? If so, I am curious as to how it compares to Diamine Graphite.

 

Thanks,

Mike

 

I have not. From what I have seen of it online, I think Diamine Grey may be a little lighter.

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On my monitor, this ink looks like a very neutral gray. I can see a hint of green only if I imagine it.

 

I calibrized my screen using the tool linked in the Goulet Pens swab shop and the hint of green shows for me now.

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Why did I only see this AFTER I placed an ink order with Goulet? :gaah: Now I have to start another wish list. :bonk:

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thx for the review, Shay!

 

and yes, it does have a lot of that green tone!!! in my opinion, it does flow and lube very well. i'm suprised you find it dry. thx again for the review!

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Hello Shay,

 

Great review. By any chance, have you tried Diamine Grey? If so, I am curious as to how it compares to Diamine Graphite.

 

Thanks,

Mike

hello. i find the diamine grey lighter than the graphite and less of the green tone.

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Why did I only see this AFTER I placed an ink order with Goulet? :gaah: Now I have to start another wish list. :bonk:

 

Haha, sorry :rolleyes: That's okay, I'm waiting to get more of it in anyway cuz I'm all out. Hopefully it'll just be a couple of days before I get it. I am a fan of this color, it looks just like I've written with a pencil!! Haha, funny that I like an ink that looks like a pencil, I could just use a pencil :eureka: But I don't have any 1.5mm cursive italic pencils!

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i find the diamine grey lighter than the graphite and less of the green tone.

 

Diamine Grey doesn't have a green tone. However, I don't think it's (substantially) lighter than the scan of Diamine Graphite.

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i find the diamine grey lighter than the graphite and less of the green tone.

 

Diamine Grey doesn't have a green tone. However, I don't think it's (substantially) lighter than the scan of Diamine Graphite.

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Why did I only see this AFTER I placed an ink order with Goulet? :gaah: Now I have to start another wish list. :bonk:

 

Haha, sorry :rolleyes: That's okay, I'm waiting to get more of it in anyway cuz I'm all out. Hopefully it'll just be a couple of days before I get it. I am a fan of this color, it looks just like I've written with a pencil!! Haha, funny that I like an ink that looks like a pencil, I could just use a pencil :eureka: But I don't have any 1.5mm cursive italic pencils!

 

Hello Brian,

 

Someone somewhere stated that Diamine Grey didn't have any shading and looked like writing in pencil as well. I would be interested in your thoughts on Diamine Grey and how it compares to Diamine Graphite.

 

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Mike

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