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mallymal1 Antique

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Both of the new inks. Nice shading and flow.

 

I like the idea that Tyrian Purple is named after an ancient dye sourced from a sea mollusc :-)

 

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Lovely work migo.

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EFP Near Mint

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Lovely ~ seeing its similarity to Rustic Brown I can appreciate its warmth, as well as being "dusty" which I prefer in a purple.

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Oooh...
:puddle:

 

Both of them on my list now. Tyrian Purple and Autumn Oak.

 

You turn your attention away for a while, and a few new and gorgeous inks pop up on the scene. It's a bittersweet feeling.

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In a world where there are no eyes the sun would not be light, and in a world where there were no soft skins rocks would not be hard, nor in a world where there were no muscles would they be heavy. Existence is relationship and you're smack in the middle of it.

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Both of the new inks. Nice shading and flow.

 

I like the idea that Tyrian Purple is named after an ancient dye sourced from a sea mollusc :-)

 

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WOW

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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Cybaea, thank 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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How does this ink compare to J. Herbin Poussière De Lune?

fpn_1375035941__postcard_swap.png * * * "Don't neglect to write me several times from different places when you may."
-- John Purdue (1863)

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Bass Culture Near Mint

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Got my sample last night and inked up my (very wet) Cross Apogee with it. It reminds me a little of Kaweco Lavender, which initially struck me as less vibrant than I was expecting. Now I think both it and Tyrian Purple are really nice, easy to use inks, with great shading, which are rather more subtle and less 'me, me me!' in the way they go about their business. They offer a sort of under-stated class which I'm finding really appealing.

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dannyboy Vintage

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Received Tyrian Purple yesterday and your review is spot on! Thanks for all the Diamine colors you display for us. Wonderful review!

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corniche Antique

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Hello Cybaea,

 

 

Thank you for posting this - I love the text of your review - may God bless and keep you. :)

 

This is an interesting purple - I may use it as an editing color; if not for more. I like inks with good flow and lubrication.

 

 

All the best & God bless,

 

Sean :)

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"Every one therefore that shall confess Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father Who is in Heaven." - MT. 10:32

"Any society that will give up liberty to gain security deserves neither and will lose both." - Ben Franklin

Thank you Our Lady of Prompt Succor & St. Jude.

 

 

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For those who do not know: Tyr was an import city in the Phonecians, who's Punic title was because they sold purple dye.

"Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe."

 

Surah Qalam (The Pen).

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For those who do not know: Tyr was an import city in the Phonecians, who's Punic title was because they sold purple dye.

 

 

Thank you. I originally thought it was one of the planets from the original Star Trek, you know, located somewhere near a Tribble planet.

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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mothy Dipped Only

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anyone compare this to the old bsiar? looks like it could be a pretty good candidate to my eyes (admittedly eyesight isnt a strong point of mine)

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anyone compare this to the old bsiar? looks like it could be a pretty good candidate to my eyes (admittedly eyesight isnt a strong point of mine)

Yes I did a comparison and it's pretty close to old BSiAR

 

 

Verba volant, scripta manent

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cybaea Vintage

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Yes I did a comparison and it's pretty close to old BSiAR

 

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Nice! Thanks for sharing :thumbup:

I am no longer very active on FPN but feel free to message me. Or send me a postal letter!

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Pretty color. And it looks to be close to both Yama-budo and the old formula BSiAR? Another ink to add to the must try list! Okay, where do I sign up? :wub:

Ruth Morisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

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Well, mine arrived yesterday and first impressions are good.

 

I have been looking for a maroon/purple colour and have several near misses but this might finally be it. That said, it is very similar to Merlot but washed-out. I shall try diluting Merlot and won't be surprised if I come up with a match!

 

Cyebea, thanks for the Wikipedia link where I note the colour is described as a reddish purple, but is this one actually purple? On the one hand we have Diamine's highly imaginative colour names (Steel Blue anyone?) and on the other the minefield of individual colour perception. So, of those who have tried the ink, what do you think? Maroon or purple?

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This is cotton dyed with the traditional pure dye from the Murex mollusc shell. It has always been known as purple. Question is, how close is the Diamine ink to the traditional Tyrian purple?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verba volant, scripta manent

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cybaea Vintage

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Where are you guys getting your hands on this? It's not available yet from my usual ink suppliers.

 

Was released by Diamine on August 1, 2014 and is available at least from them and from the usual UK retailers (e.g. Cult Pens, who ships internationally). Depending on where in the world you are, it may take some time for the local distributers to pick it up.

I am no longer very active on FPN but feel free to message me. Or send me a postal letter!

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