Wanted Brightest Red Ink In The World?

[IowaArchitect]

I am an Architect, and when we "redline" a document and I would like thoughts on the Brightest, Boldest, red ink out there.

 

I'm talking about beyond fire engine red - where the ink almost glows sitting there on the paper.

 

THANKS -

[LamyOne]

Hello IA,

 

Well, it doesn't glow in the dark or blind the viewers, but Sheaffer Red is a good true red and quite safe to use.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

[SujiCorp12345]

Might want to check out this thread: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/200342-the-red-ink-equivalent-of-baystate-blue/

[AllenG]

Noodler's Widow Maker is a good strong red.

[WateryFlow]

I would suggest Diamine poppy red

http://i.imgur.com/eRhSwQi.jpg

[Floreat]

Would you need to be able to keep your redlined plans for long? I don't know if this would be an issue for you, but red fountain pen ink is usually very fugitive.

[AllenG]

You may want to look at Iroshizuku yama-budo. Actually a magenta, but if you want something to glow on the page...

J. Herbin rouge hematite would be another close red that stands off the page.

[aardvarkbark]

I use Diamine Red Dragon for redlining at the office. Bright, bold, consistent red.

 

And for Christmas Cards.

 

Huh. Angry margin notes and joyous holiday greetings. How versatile of an ink.

[Octo]

Hello IA,

 

Well, it doesn't glow in the dark or blind the viewers, but Sheaffer Red is a good true red and quite safe to use.

 

Best regards,

 

Chris

 

+1

 

Sheaffer Red is reliable, flows well, and is easy to clean from a pen when changing colors. It's a Christmas or Valentine red.

[Jackson]

Akkerman's China Town Red is the brightest of my twelve red inks.

[Scootz]

I would suggest Diamine poppy red

http://i.imgur.com/eRhSwQi.jpg

+1 on Diamine Poppy red.

[Trom]

I use Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock to add some mystery in red.

[Algester]

Poppy red or the wild strawberry both from Diamine Tulip from the Music Set also from Diamine these are some of the punchy reds I know

Edited August 21, 2014 by Algester

[wallylynn]

There's Baystate Cranberry, but I'm told it's more pink than red.

Noodler's came out with Qin Shi Huang Red which fluoresces, as in quite literally gives off light and glows (under blacklight).
http://noodlersink.com/general/new-ink-from-noodlers/

[Joshua J.]

A word of warning, when I get into a hobby I will normally do things that put very expensive items at great risk.

That said, try some Magic Color Solar Scarlet in a cheap pen. It's an acrylic ink, so it is both very permanent and very vibrant.

I've had a Bexley inked with it for over two years now without issue.

[bernardoarcos]

+1 on Diamine Poppy red.

+1 on Diamine Poppy red. Other brilliant red ink is Diamine wild strawberry

[Floreat]

Akkerman's inks are *apparently* made by Diamine. I own four, and have identified my Akkerman Shocking Blue, Pulchri Pink and Bezeuidenwoudgroen as various Diamine colours but I'm not sure which one Chinatown Red might be. I'd love to know, if anyone has any inkling haha

[FPFan]

I'd highly recommend Noodler's Nakita, especially for it's bulletproof properties!

[tonybelding]

Private Reserve Candy Apple Red. It's not quit a *pure* red, as it has a subtle pinkish or magenta-ish tint, but it's basically red. And it's very, very vibrant and eye-catching. Or eye-searing, possibly.

 

It's also an ink that requires care to use. It will gum up if it mixes with even traces of other inks, or if traces of it remain in your pen when you switch to the next ink. It's also quite difficult to get it all out of a pen when you flush it. It also stains converters and other clear parts. It makes Baystate Blue seem like a comparatively easygoing and low-maintenance ink.

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

Should you consider blending inks, adding a bit of Noodler's Firefly (a high-lighter ink) to a simple aniline dye Red ink might give the extra snap you desire, without flashing Pink / Orange.

 

Also, please take into account that warm inks are quite sensitive to the nature of the light source under which they're viewed. Though I imagine that light sources in your shop are 'daylight equivalent', consider the light under which the drawings would be used throughout their life cycle.

 

Bye,

S1