Looking For A Dark Red Ink

[alm716]

Looking for a dark red ink, not really a Burgundy persay, but a rather dark red. I have taken a look at Noodler's Empire Red and Diamine Matador, but still not quite sure. I also like the Diamine Red Dragon. Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks!

[cjr]

You might take a look at Private Reserve Fiesta Red which is a darker red. That's one of my favorite reds. I'm currently using Diamine Syrah, which is definitely a burgundy red.

[ravantra]

Noodler's Widowmaker is a dark red.

[wnclee]

Try Diamine Oxblood or J. Herbin 1670 rouge hematite (still avail.) have both & red is my fav color... Herbin can be a little "picky" but worth it...

[Blue_Moon]

Diamine Deep Dark Red, only sold by Cult Pens.

 

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Edited February 22, 2014 by Blue_Moon

[Tas]

Try my new favourite, Organic Studios Red Rubber Ball :

 

http://www.taskyprianou.com/fpn_vhs_ahab_red_rubber.jpg

[Uncle Red]

Noodler's Red Black, +1 for Oxblood

[Mr. Pink]

I just got a bottle of J. Herbin 1670. The perfect dark red for me.

[therecorder]

+1 for Cult's Diamine Deep Dark Red

[fountainpagan]

Private Reserve - Black Cherry

[Bigeddie]

+1 for Oxblood, be aware that Herbin 1670 was reformulated to take out the gold.

[Inkwellpens]

+1 Diamine Cult Pens deep dark Red and Syrah. My 1670 rouge Hemitite is a very bright red, with almost an orange glow on some papers rather than deep red.

[thoppen]

And I can recommend Akkerman China Town Red!

[Chrissy]

I like Montblanc Hitchcock as my go to red.

[amberleadavis]

Why limit yourself to just one red?

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Colors/Red/slides/2013-07-22_Reds.jpg

[paulmcmanus]

Here are a few I've been using. Diamine Wild Strawberry is a rich red that dries with a darker outline, great for giving your letters a little kick but it's a very wet ink so not so good for a dip pen. Diamine Ruby is a good strong dark red without any of the dried blood tones of Matador. I'd steer clear of Noodler's Dragon's Napalm if it's a dark red you're looking for as that one is very bright tomato.

 

[Dottie]

oooooh, thanks for posting that, Paul. I am looking for a dark orange and Apache Sunset looks like what I am looking for. It isn't dry is it?

 

I'm looking for a good burgundy too and had a sample of Noodler's Burgundy that I liked. Anyone have any experience with it?

[paulmcmanus]

No, the Apache Sunset isn't dry at all. It's a beautiful ink to write with, fantastic shading if you're using a broad nib.

[amberleadavis]

Here are a few I've been using. Diamine Wild Strawberry is a rich red that dries with a darker outline, great for giving your letters a little kick but it's a very wet ink so not so good for a dip pen. Diamine Ruby is a good strong dark red without any of the dried blood tones of Matador. I'd steer clear of Noodler's Dragon's Napalm if it's a dark red you're looking for as that one is very bright tomato.

 

 

 

OH WOW - I love this!

 

BTW, if you ever want to donate something like this to fade test....let me know.

[paulmcmanus]

Thank you. What is fade test and how does one donate to it?