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I had a sample of Diamine Syrah rattling around for ages. When I first tried it, I used it in a Leuchtturm1917, and a Lamy fine nib, and I was blown away, I was in love. A few days later I tried it in a Lamy broad, and I was…underwhelmed. I decided to do a thorough review in the hopes that I could make up my mind at last over whether I should invest in a bottle.

 

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This is me messing around with my Waterman frankenpen on some Tomoe River Paper with Syrah.post-101589-0-84173300-1395887152_thumb.jpg

 

Here are couple more close up pics so you can see the sheen and how it lays down on the paper. post-101589-0-65430500-1395887463_thumb.jpgpost-101589-0-65200200-1395887467_thumb.jpg

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You have very nice handwriting. The ink looks nice with the Tomoe River paper.

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So... What did you decide? It certainly looks great with the sheen, but I guess that dries up...?

I hate to be biased, but I think I'm going to let it slide! The sheen is good, but you need a heavy line, and like I said, I keep going hot and cold on it. Sometimes it's terrific, sometimes it lets me down. If it were a woman, I'd break up with her. Good thing I only bought a sample bottle. Hollaaaaaaa!!

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Syrah looks like it's just (by a hair) missing something, or just barely off center - just not quite right by a fraction. Diamine Oxblood, to me, gets it perfect. BTW, I concur - beautiful handwriting.

Franklin-Christoph, Italix, and Pilot pens are the best!
Iroshizuku, Diamine, and Waterman inks are my favorites!

Apica, Rhodia, and Clairefontaine make great paper!

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very nice review--thanks for sharing!

"Writing is 1/3 nib width & flex, 1/3 paper and 1/3 ink. In that order."Bo Bo Olson

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"IMHO, the only advantage of the 149 is increased girth if needed, increased gold if wanted and increased prestige if perceived. I have three, but hardly ever use them. After all, they hold the same amount of ink as a 146."FredRydr, 12 March 2015

 

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