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This ink really needs to be at 12% concentration or less. When I had it at 16%, it had some issues. At 8% it is not showing any of the bad behaviors.

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

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This ink really needs to be at 12% concentration or less. When I had it at 16%, it had some issues. At 8% it is not showing any of the bad behaviors.

That's great news, I will dilute it and review!

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Comparison to KWZI 26

 

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I couldn't let Visvamitra outdo me!! Green Diamond combines the dark/light green with both black and yellow tones, great shading and snap ---- sheen! A wild ride on a bucking brumbie! Thanks to Amberlea for the great paper.

 

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I really like this ink. I know it is similar to Diamine Kelly Green, but I think it was easier to clean.

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 

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I really like this ink. I know it is similar to Diamine Kelly Green, but I think it was easier to clean.

 

 

It's a little bright for me for everyday use, but I can see me using this for a few days, especially in February, when everything is gray and dreary.

 

I've been impressed with how easy all of the Susemai inks are to clean, actually. I hope they stay that way.

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Comparison to Amberlea's Green Mystery Mix

 

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My ink splatters never look as cool as visvamitra's, but here's what came from my pen before I cleaned it yesterday.

 

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I've decided he must use some kind of mechanical devise to achieve them, like a blender, power drill or chainsaw. Actually, he might use all three, in ascending order of rpm's!

Breathe. Take one step at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. You're not getting older, you are only moving through time. Be calm and positive.

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I'm starting to think that all ink splatters look cool, so long as they are not on my desk or papers.

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

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My ink splatters never look as cool as visvamitra's, but here's what came from my pen before I cleaned it yesterday.

 

 

 

We can never have enough ink splatters . . . :happyberet:

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Color is simply stunning and extremely saturated. Much better than Caran d'Ache Amazon. Unhaoppily it is too DRY. Cyber6 mentioned that the powsder is forgiving but I'm not really into ink mixing. I like fluids. I don't need a bottle, give me sample, make all the mixing work and I'm happy and grateful :)

 

Anyway - if this ink hits the shops and maintains this level of saturation and much better lurication and flow I'll definitely need it. However now I know I won't be interested in the powder. I understand it's pactical, cheaper to send and so on. What can I say? I just don't want powder.

 

 

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I really don't know what's up.... All the inks I've unless they are too diluted ... have been wet. This problem may well be a non issue with the new powders. I just think it is odd because I think this is from the batch that I sent you.

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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@Dead_brackets - your ink splatter is fantastic!

Thanks! I don't think they're nearly as impressive as yours - I really like the splash look that you get!

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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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