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Hi. I was wondering if anyone had a link to a proper Diamine Oxblood ink review, with water tests and the bit. I was thinking about getting this ink for my flex, but wanted to see more tests to determine its characteristics. I'm looking for a dry, well-behaved ink for my flex. I've used the Noodlers Blue Eel, but it is too slippery for my flex pens.

 

In fact, i haven't ever used Diamine inks... are they generally respectable?

 

Thanks for your suggestions!

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There's an index of reviews here, which lists four reviews of Diamine Oxblood.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/168070-diamine-oxblood/

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/174742-diamine-oxblood/

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/198226-diamine-oxblood/

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/203785-diamine-oxblood/

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Doh!!!! I'm an obvious noob.

 

Thanks a bunch for the INDEX!!! Ahhhh!!!

 

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A personal vouching for Oxblood - it's my go to ink for every pen I own. I really love it.

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Uh-oh .... the ink review index ... if you're not an ink addict now, you probably will be shortly. I'll be glad you welcome you! :D

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Love the Oxblood! And the Syrah! They are like kissing. You don't need a review first to embrace them. Just do it.

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Love the Oxblood! And the Syrah! They are like kissing. You don't need a review first to embrace them. Just do it.

 

You're right. I have both and really like them!

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And if you aren't an Anti-Noodlite, Black Swan in Australian Roses is a keeper.

Jeffery

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Diamine inks are excellent. They are well-behaved and available in a dazzling array of shades and colors. Oxblood is a favorite and reminds me of the rich reddish-brown of leather. Sometimes I think Diamine Oxblood is red with a hint of brown, and sometimes it appears more brown with a hint of red. A very unique ink color.

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Hi. I was wondering if anyone had a link to a proper Diamine Oxblood ink review, with water tests and the bit. I was thinking about getting this ink for my flex, but wanted to see more tests to determine its characteristics. I'm looking for a dry, well-behaved ink for my flex. I've used the Noodlers Blue Eel, but it is too slippery for my flex pens.

 

In fact, i haven't ever used Diamine inks... are they generally respectable?

 

Thanks for your suggestions!

 

I'd call Oxblood moderately wet. Definetly wetter than the Montblanc or Waterman inks. I'm not familiar with Noodler's Blue Eel, so I can't offer a direct comparison. I prefered Diamine Red Dragon, thus I haven't used Oxblood extensively, but based on my limited testing it is a very well behaved ink. Diamine inks in general are a very well regarded and most of their inks are well behaved; however, a few of the hundred or so inks they produce do have issues so it's wise to check for reviews of a specific ink before using it. But that's true of any brand.

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I made the ink review list! :clap1:

 

Speaking of which I have a few dozen more samples to test.

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I love the Diamine inks that I have. At the moment I've no plans to try any more colours.

 

 

That was then: this is now!

 

 

HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE!!!!!!!!!

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I personally prefer Diamine Red Dragon, but my girlfriend has switched over to Oxblood. She prefers the slightly darker brownish/orangish tone of the Oxblood to the more pure red of the Red Dragon. In our experience, they both exhibit good flow and lubrication qualities and a fairly easy to clean from pens and converters. We've also not experienced any staining from these two.

Collection Counts: Cross-4, Esterbrook-15, Eversharp-1, Graf von Faber-Castell-1, Jinhao-2, Kaweco-1, Lamy-6, Levenger-2, Monteverde-1, Pilot/Namiki-3, Noodler's-1, Parker-18, Rotring-10, Sailor-1, Sheaffer-19, TWSBI-1, Visconti-4, Waterford-1, Waterman-7

Favorite Inks: Diamine, Levenger, Private Reserve, Noodler's Lexington Gray

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I like Oxblood, although I note that my "brown" pen has had variously Diamine Chocolate and Waterman Havana for the last few fills, and my "red" pen Monaco Red!

 

Well worth trying a 30ml of Oxblood at least though, it's a lovely colour.

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Love the Oxblood! And the Syrah! They are like kissing. You don't need a review first to embrace them. Just do it.

 

You're right. I have both and really like them!

Yes, but do you kiss and embrace both? Pfui!

 

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I personally prefer Diamine Red Dragon, but my girlfriend has switched over to Oxblood. She prefers the slightly darker brownish/orangish tone of the Oxblood to the more pure red of the Red Dragon. In our experience, they both exhibit good flow and lubrication qualities and a fairly easy to clean from pens and converters. We've also not experienced any staining from these two.

 

My experience is similar. I also prefere the colour of Red Dragon, but Oxblood is if anything even better behaved than Red Dragon. I haven't experienced any staining or difficulty with flushing these inks.

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Love the Oxblood, got it in last month's Inkdrop and ordered a bottle right away! I agree it's a damp ink.

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I was considering the Diamine Ox Blood also, but ended up getting Red Dragon instead. I am very glad that i did, it is my very favorite ink; it is a wonderful dark red color!

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Wow. Thank you, everyone, for your posts. I'm leaning towards the oxblood because it appears to be an interesting tone and great shading. However, the Black Swan in Australian Roses, as Jeffrey mentioned, is a unique color and shows great shading properties too. Arghh. What to do, what to do.

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