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I am looking for a nice, formal and warm purple. A purple that is composed, but at the same time personal. I don't want something that pops out and is hard to read. Maybe something on a darker side, but nothing bright or light. Shading is not really necessary. I will be using Goulet Sampling (no affiliation).

 

Thanks for the recommendations!!!!! And Merry Christmas!!!! :D

 

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I know what you mean about not too bright. To my eye, Waterman Tender Purple fits the description of what you are looking for.

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Diamine Bilberry? DeAtrementis Aubergine? Or Private Reserve Ebony Purple if you want to go darker.

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I'd second the motion for DA Aubergine. Warm, rich, lovely. Plays well w/multiple pens in my collection. Worked miracles w/one I had trouble breaking in.

 

Oh, and yes. Ebony Purple. Probably too dark for what you're seeking, but a fantastic ink.

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Tanum Purple (Kobe) it's a greyish purple.

 

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Mark Twain / Haley's Comet is a blue but I think of it as purple, their Violet is also a great performer.

 

Waterman purple was already suggested, and the Pilot/Iro purple is quite pretty.

 

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Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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J. Herbin, Violette Pensee, is a grown-up shade, not too glary or bright. I use it for everything, business included. But it might be a bit too light for you? Check out the Swab Shop on Goulet pens (no affil.)

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Diamine Bilberry or R&K Scabiosa perhaps?

 

Have you looked at the swab shop to see if anything strikes you?

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How does Diamine Imperial Purple behave?

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How does Diamine Imperial Purple behave?

 

So far I haven't had any problems with it – wet, no nib creep, dries quickly, only it's not waterproof at all and, according to some reviews here, fades when exposed to UV radiation. I think it fits your requirements well: it's dark, moderately saturated and it doesn't scream PURPLE on the first sight.

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I have to check it out. Thanks!!!

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I love Imperial Purple too and had no troubles with it. I highly recommend it.

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Diamine Imperial Purple could work for you.

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This is my favourite ink for my FC Basic XF. Definitely worth a try.

 

Come back and tell us what you think of it and how it compares to what you were looking for.

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There's always the ever imposing KTC. It does nib creep though.

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How 'bout Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu?

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