Can Someone Recommend A Nice Blurple Ink Which Is Safe For School?

[DominikIsAdictedToFountainPens]

After discovering Diamine Sapphire Blue I have started liking blurple(blue purple) inks more.I was wondering if someone can recommend me a blurple ink which will be more on the blue side and school friendly?

[WaskiSquirrel]

Goulet Pens did a Blurple theme on January 2014. I copy-pasted it below and the URLS came with it.

 

• Diamine Grape
• Noodler's Blue
• Pelikan Edelstein Sapphire
• Private Reserve Electric DC Blue
• Private Reserve Plum

Of these, I only ended up buying Noodler's Blue, but then this isn't really a color I like. Noodler's Blue is a nicely behaved ink, though it may not be as purple as you are looking for.

Edited March 28, 2015 by Waski_the_Squirrel

[chewytulip]

I enjoy J Herbin Éclat de Saphir. It's blue with a hint of purple, but not overwhelming. Plus it flows really reliably, which I'd assume is pretty important for school.

[DominikIsAdictedToFountainPens]

Thank you ,I might end up buying J Herbin Ęclat de Saphir and private reserved plum

[Intellidepth]

Goulet offer 2mL ink samples for sale on their website which is a much cheaper way of trying out inks first to see if you like their colour and performance in real life. You could choose every blurple you like and have fun trying them out.

 

Are you after an ink that won't wash off the page, or that will wash off clothes? Or just one that will flow well?

[lapis]

Richard's own recipe, of course!

 

Mike

[DominikIsAdictedToFountainPens]

One of the problems is that I live in the UK and i do not have the wonderful ink sample system at Goulet pens .Meaning school safe I meant one that is not too purple due to the fact that unfortunately I have to strictly use blue and black pens.

[carlos.q]

Richard's own recipe, of course!

 

Mike

+1 Of course!

[theolu]

First one that came to mind for me is Iroshizuku Aso-Gao. Beautiful, well-behaved purplish blue. It works well on most paper but gives off some sheen on better. The only downside is price.

[musicman123]

For a true blurple, I would like to recommend Waterman Tender Purple.

 

http://www.inkyreviews.tk/Mystery%20Inks/T/Journal.jpg

[amberleadavis]

Also, check out these two threads...

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/278212-inky-t-o-d-color-swatches-blue-please-post-your-pictures-and-tell-us-your-thoughts/

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/279353-inky-t-o-d-color-swatches-violet-purple-please-post-your-pictures-and-tell-us-your-thoughts/

[cellmatrix]

Montblanc royal blue is a great all around ink which fits into your requested color spectrum.

[Chrissy]

As you're in the UK why not go to the Diamine web-site and look at all of their blue inks. They have lots that may tempt you, and you can buy them directly on their site.

 

I have reviewed several great blues of theirs fairly recently, in Ink Reviews: Tchaikovsky, Regency Blue, Blue Velvet, but there are many more.

[Intellidepth]

Another option that may fit a school budget longer term is considering beginning a CMYK ink mixing set (C: cyan, M: magenta, Y: yellow, K: black). Chrissy mentioned Diamine - LindaMedley has nailed down the fundamental 24 colours here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/40629-noodlers-cmyk-color-mixes/?p=3253667

 

A couple of pages earlier in that thread shows her work on Noodler's CMYK with the extended chart including black. The Noodler's chart will give you an idea of the gamut of colours that can be readily achieved. (I have the Noodler's set, but had to freight them in from different suppliers which added to the cost.)

 

For the cost of 3 bottles of ink (a cyan, a magenta, and a black), some vials, and a few cheap pipettes/syringes, you'd have the ability to create many many variants of blurple. For the cost of a fourth bottle (yellow), you get access to a vast spectrum.

Edited March 29, 2015 by Intellidepth

[fountainpenlady]

Goulet offer 2mL ink samples for sale on their website which is a much cheaper way of trying out inks first to see if you like their colour and performance in real life. You could choose every blurple you like and have fun trying them out.

 

Are you after an ink that won't wash off the page, or that will wash off clothes? Or just one that will flow well?

...and Anderson Pen Company offers 3ml samples also. Just checked, ISELLPENS also 3ml samples. I am placing an order right after leaving here.

Edited March 29, 2015 by fountainpenlady

[SallyLyn]

+2 for Richard Binder's Blurple mix. Great color that you can push more blue or purple. 50% Waterman purple, 50% Waterman blue. Safe, free flowing ink.

[tinkerteacher]

If you have access to Rhorer&Klinger and Pelikan 4001 inks, you might like my "PPB #3 Mix." A waterproof purple-blue-black that works very well on the very cheap paper that schools always buy.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/287663-r-k-iron-galls-pelikan-4001-bb/?do=findComment&comment=3317518

[Ambrose Bierce]

On the purple side: Private Reserve Tanzanite. Looks like a purple ink except when it is next to a true purple, then you can see how much blue it has.

 

 

On the bluer side: Kaweco Royal Blue. It has some definite purple undertones. It almost has a blue/lilac mix to it.

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

In addition to the excellent suggestions above, kindly consider Diamine Denim, as shown below from a sampling of pens on a good 24lb laser copy/print paper.

 

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN%20Stuff%20-%202011/Ink%20Review%20-%20Diamine%20Denim/3a64355f.jpg

 

From a wet pen on cheap & nasty paper it might not be at its best, and could exhibit bleed- show-through. Otherwise, I think it is well worth a look.

 

If considered too dark, I reckon Denim could be faded diluted with [distilled] water to about 85% concentration with no worries.

 

Bye,

S1

 

__ Edit to add : Please note that when viewing colours in this part of the colour wheel, your display cannot accurately render Violet, which is a spectral hue. Rather your display emulates Violet as a version of Purple: Red+Blue. http://www.quora.com/Colors-vision/Can-we-see-spectral-violet-from-a-computer-or-TV-screen

Edited March 30, 2015 by Sandy1

[guild]

Aurora Blue is quite purple and blue at the same time. It is also an amazingly good ink.