Review: Diamine Old English - Imperial Purple

[virtual67893]

Hi, after lurking around for a few days, I've decided to finally post here - and to review one of my new inks, so I'm killing two birds with one stone. Anyways - I'll introduce myself in the appropriate section so on with the review.

 

This is just a basic review of Diamine's Old English Imperial Purple ink, no comparisons because my ink collection is limited. This is my first review ever so I hope it's informative and useful to some of you - if it isn't please don't hesitate to tell me how I can improve my next one for you. Well then, here it is:

 

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[Jared]

Thank you very much for your review. Seeing the swab makes me think of Noodler's Violet Vote (Pendemonium exclusive), though without the eternal characteristics. I wonder how this new purple compares to other similar colors in Diamine's ink line.

[Cedar]

Very nice review. I liked the format you used. It's very simple, clear and gives the information that I'm most interested in about an ink! Good job!

Welcome to FPN.

 

Cedar

[Pictrix]

Congratulations on your first ink review!

[limesally]

Very nice review!

 

I have this ink as well, but mine seems a bit darker - I don't notice it getting muted when it dries, as you've observed. Interesting - maybe there are variations between batches? Mine stays quite a vivid purple. I've used it mostly in a fairly wet Lamy Safari - I wonder if that could make any difference.

[I am not a number]

Excellent work! Thanks for taking the time to do it and for doing it so well.

[mucephei]

Thanks for the review. The colour looks rather pale and washed-out compared to the Imperial Purple I own.

[virtual67893]

I think I lost some of the vibrancy when I scanned my sheet - in real life it is a fairly bright colour - at least a little brighter than the scan.

[sumgaikid]

Great review,nice and simple! It's certainly lighter than the Diamine Damson I use.

 

 

John

[SnowLeopard]

This is not 2010 IP. I think the formulary isn't the same as it was a yr. ago.My new IP has more punch, redder by comparison.More like MB Violet.

[coconutman]

How does one pronounce this particular brand name?

[Ada]

How does one pronounce this particular brand name?

 

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[Lava Fountain]

Virtual,

 

Thx for the review. Lovely Ink.

 

A question on your Ink Reveiw Form. Where did you get it? ... as I would like to get a Pad or some sheets of it for a possible Review I'd like to do.

 

Thx in advance for that.

 

Cheers,

LF

[coconutman]

Virtual,

 

Thx for the review. Lovely Ink.

 

A question on your Ink Reveiw Form. Where did you get it? ... as I would like to get a Pad or some sheets of it for a possible Review I'd like to do.

 

Thx in advance for that.

 

Cheers,

LF

Woah nice avatar.

 

And Ada, thank you.

[clar260]

Nice review. I love all purple inks!

[joeyrhett]

Write Diamine Ink is a water-based ink is not waterproof. It is perfect for pens and ink calligraphy absolutely ideal as starter. Colors can be diluted or mixed to give a number of effects.

[richardandtracy]

Lovely Colour.

My main complaint is that it disappears from the bottle too quickly.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.