visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) It took me some time to finish this comparison but here it is. Not flawless, not pefect, but it has plenty of colors to see. To be honest I've never been violet fan. I always liked dark purples but disliked most of violets. It's hanged with time. At the moment I'm quite keen on these hues. I've included 60-63 inks here (the number differs on different papers, I didn't have enough samples of some inks, I've forgotten about one or two inks and haven't included them everywhere). There are some odd-looking inks here that aren't violet/purple like KWZI Blue L51 (I just had a small sample so I included it here). Kung Te-Cheng, Potassium, Purpillusion are more blue than purple. Alt-Bordeaux and Deepwater Obsession can be regarded as burgundy but as I'm not planning (yet) to compare burgunds / bordeaux I've included them here as well. I need to thank Cyber6 here for A LOT of samples. You trully are Ink Smuggler Extraordinaire Ink Splashes http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/674/D57Iib.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/9309/XMowa7.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/9462/Dzf3fY.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/121/srURhs.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img901/3985/xcEDod.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/4492/NtfODA.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2685/q8cIq7.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/1967/EnAfQy.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/4319/WdEf3j.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img631/7922/1S4blW.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/9114/raVPLz.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/3466/vK8xaM.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/7629/ivb3lB.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/2456/dhwe19.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img745/7901/pw9g05.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/6609/m4k036.jpg GEMS (they were cut from photos taken on a sunny day, you may find the colors bizarre but I like to show them this way even though most of the times we're not writing in a direct sunlight) http://imageshack.com/a/img910/3417/UZX0cP.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7610/4sDPbR.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/8730/osVcHA.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img912/9997/NAgsqc.jpg Edited October 12, 2014 by visvamitra https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 SWABS http://imageshack.com/a/img540/3839/lZhJtt.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/5079/CVop58.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/4743/VxhZGj.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img745/4104/Wz1scX.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img901/4826/WVpfgR.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img661/4460/yr6Qd9.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img911/6762/TZ8jyC.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7724/rxWUtk.jpg DROPS OF INK ON KITCHEN TOWEL http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7682/1htao9.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/8304/BKrGdq.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/88/JocEZh.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9533/ZGDjpg.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/620/cPDu1K.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7682/1htao9.jpg http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/674/jH1dAM.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/8304/BKrGdq.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2079/1kf2cs.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img537/9545/e4ZWlX.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/5105/lZn2DB.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img746/3489/t7isUm.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img633/7324/Dck6s4.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/7795/Lpl8mK.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img661/7692/YOHzT7.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img913/8700/R68bdx.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/9262/jrdZrv.jpg https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 CALENDAR http://imageshack.com/a/img746/6483/FCGfCw.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img538/1736/3Sswp2.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img540/6972/BU2Od1.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img673/9162/6qIcsg.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img631/9095/tKaYqL.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img913/4302/UW0x44.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img661/6469/6AAuPt.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/4700/OUozL4.jpghttp://imageshack.com/a/img540/4892/AdDLf0.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img905/4700/OUozL4.jpg OXFORD http://imageshack.com/a/img540/741/9X6Oc6.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img631/214/bNvuNl.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img674/2897/61Nr06.jpg http://imageshack.com/a/img745/1169/mn7mG9.jpg WATER RESISTANCE Before immersion http://imageshack.com/a/img673/3419/wx4iWf.jpg After immersion http://imageshack.com/a/img673/516/0C4UNY.jpg After 5 minutes http://imageshack.com/a/img904/5707/7EF3cz.jpg SUMMARY Well many of violets / purples have grown on me with time. There’s too many inks to create poll so I’ll list my TOP 10 in alphabetical order Aubergine - De AtramentisDeepwater Obsession (dzięki Kasiasemba za zamówienie grupowe De Atramentis)Imperial Purple - DiamineNightshade - Noodler'sPoussiere de Lune - J. HerbinSimplisties Violet - AkkermanStorm - Caran d'AcheTyrian Purple - DiamineViolet - L'Artisan PastellierYama-Budo - Pilot Iroshizuku I dislike some of the colors, for example Violette Pensee, Toucan’s Violet, Tsutsuji. SOme are boring – Purple Martin, Purple Heart but generally speaking family of violets and purples is rich in intriguing colors. Let me know which are your favourites. https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
The Good Captain Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 A fabulous resource and well done for putting such a lot of effort into it. Most impressive. The Good Captain "Meddler's 'Salamander' - almost as good as the real thing!" Link to post Share on other sites
lgsoltek Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This is crazy! 60 inks!!! As usual the splashes are amazing! My most recent purchases are R&K Solferino and Cassia, and Sailor Shigure. I haven't given the first two much use yet, but I love Shigure! The sheen! The sheen! All my inks, with ink splash and links to my reviews Link to post Share on other sites
Morwen Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Wooow, This si some astounding work, thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
christina Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This post is as enjoyable as a trip to a favorite art museum...thank you for the effort and thought you put forth here. A nice way to ease into a lazy Sunday... I have not tried more than say 5 of all of these. Recently I tried Diamine Tyrian Purple and that was that. I'm just crazy about it! Link to post Share on other sites
gerigo Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 This is such awesome work. Thanks! I wonder whether the mods would pin all of your comparisons at the top as it's such valuable resource. Link to post Share on other sites
cybaea Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Epic! I am guessing a dry-ish pen was used for the writing samples, perhaps a Safari? I am no longer very active on FPN but feel free to message me. Or send me a postal letter! Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yes - it was dry Pilot 78G with broad nib. It's dry pen but easy to clean https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
carlos.q Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thank you for this fabulous resource! My favorite is Akkerman Simplisties Violet but I would like to try Sailor Shigure. Besides Noodler's, what inks did you find to have the best water resistance? Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 @carlos - after two days of soaking in water the oxford paper looks as below: http://imageshack.com/a/img674/7303/xzyDk0.jpg You can easily tell which inks like water https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
bstnnyc Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Wow! This is such an extensive comparison and an incredible resource to have; thank you visvamitra! I haven't tried that many purples/violets, but, like Igsoltek I'm in love with Shigure and its beautiful sheen. Link to post Share on other sites
carlos.q Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 @carlos - after two days of soaking in water the oxford paper looks as below: You can easily tell which inks like water Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
lapis Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Excellent, awesome and time-taking as always. My fave is also DA's Aubergine. Next is Imperial Purple and Waterman's Violet. Thanks againMike Life is too short to drink bad wine (Goethe) Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I also liked how you lined them up to compare them side by side. These comparisons are very helpful. Thank you! Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 WOW, I also wouldn't have thought of doing a two day water test. Interesting how it changed the results again. Thank you. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
visvamitra Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Well - it's one of these fun test that aren't really useful unless someone will manage to drown his/her notebook in the lake / sea and realise it after two days.Then if it's lake chances are he/she'll find the notebook. And if his/her future best-selling novel was written with Shigure, it's a win https://wondernaut.wordpress.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
amberleadavis Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 It's more useful than you give yourself credit for... when a house floods, two days is short time. Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas). Want to get a special letter / gift from me, then create a Ghostly Avatar Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 366 Inks in 2016 Check out inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY Link to post Share on other sites
inkstainedruth Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Wow -- you've been BUSY!Thanks for doing this. There are a bunch of inks that I like but also some that are new to me (and a few, like Poussiere de Lune, that i found to be not worth getting a full bottle of).As for some of the ones you left off -- I've noticed that when diluted, Kung Te Cheng gets more purple (when fully saturated it's more of an indigo/blue violet color).Ruth Morrisson 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." Link to post Share on other sites
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