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I often write with dark purple inks, which I consider 'serious' enough for regular business use, whilst giving a bit of individuality and differentiation against mono laser printed documents.

 

I'm also a big fan of Waterman inks, which I find behave impeccably in all pens, all papers and all weathers!

 

Putting these two enthusiasms together, I had a go at mixing a dark purple with Waterman Purple and Waterman Black. It worked pretty well, and I've scanned a copy of my test sheet for your interest. The pure colours are on the top line, then three versions of the mix at different ratios. I've settled on the 1B:2P ratio to give an extended road test over the next few weeks. The samples were done with a TWSBI Diamond 540 1.1i dipped in the mix.

 

A simple recipe, but so is whisky & water, and there's nothing wrong with that. (IMHO!)

 

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Oooh, looks good. I've just discovered the joys of Waterman inks again after buying a bottle of their Purple to complement the Edson I picked up recently. This Dark Purple looks a great alternative to Blue/Black for use at work.

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Looks a bit like Diamine Damson which I have recently become quite fond of. I was very disappointed to find Jetpens will no longer be carrying it. It looks like your mix has a bit more shading, what paper did you use?

 

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Oooh, looks good. I've just discovered the joys of Waterman inks again after buying a bottle of their Purple to complement the Edson I picked up recently. This Dark Purple looks a great alternative to Blue/Black for use at work.

 

Hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a whirl.

http://www.n2turners.com/N2Turnersv2.0/Icons_files/PenPic.jpg

Conway Stewart Wellington IF

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Pelikan M800 F & M600 EF

Montblanc Classique M

Sailor 1911 MF

Kaweco Allrounder EF

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Looks a bit like Diamine Damson which I have recently become quite fond of. I was very disappointed to find Jetpens will no longer be carrying it. It looks like your mix has a bit more shading, what paper did you use?

 

Amos

 

I agree - the shading is really quite pronounced. The paper is from a Rhodia stapled notebook of 80gsm paper. I suspect that using the italic nib as a dip pen (pure laziness!) also helps the shading come out.

http://www.n2turners.com/N2Turnersv2.0/Icons_files/PenPic.jpg

Conway Stewart Wellington IF

Pilot Capless EF

Pelikan M800 F & M600 EF

Montblanc Classique M

Sailor 1911 MF

Kaweco Allrounder EF

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Love the shading. Simple but effective. Thanks!

 

You're welcome :)

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Conway Stewart Wellington IF

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Pelikan M800 F & M600 EF

Montblanc Classique M

Sailor 1911 MF

Kaweco Allrounder EF

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Thanks for the mix!

 

Personally I think I would go for the 2:3 ratio though, from your scan - I guess I'll have to try them myself to find out for sure. :thumbup:

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Thanks for the mix!

 

Personally I think I would go for the 2:3 ratio though, from your scan - I guess I'll have to try them myself to find out for sure. :thumbup:

 

The 2:3 came a very close second!

http://www.n2turners.com/N2Turnersv2.0/Icons_files/PenPic.jpg

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Montblanc Classique M

Sailor 1911 MF

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Good to read that another WM mix is safe and effective.

 

(Besides 50/50 Purple and Florida Blue..)

 

That one's on my "try soon" list.

http://www.n2turners.com/N2Turnersv2.0/Icons_files/PenPic.jpg

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Montblanc Classique M

Sailor 1911 MF

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