Diamine Shimmer Set - Golden Sands

[Bhavna]

This is the closest I have come to in finding a replacement for Sheaffer's King's Gold, with clout!

 

 

 

'Phil's the man, the man with the Midas touch....he loves only gold!' - name the song folks!

 

[TSherbs]

interesting sheen!

 

terrible middle-schoolish names

[Bhavna]

There are a couple I would love to be renamed. The sheen/ shimmer is incredibly appealing and satisfying if one can use that term!

[GBD]

Oh man, these look much nicer in your photos! How does the Golden Sands seem in person as a poor man's gold leaf substitute?

[thudthwacker]

Ooh -- makes me think of Apache Sunset, but shot through with real gold. Okay, getting a bottle of this one, too.

[visvamitra]

Rather nice.

[Bhavna]

Oh man, these look much nicer in your photos! How does the Golden Sands seem in person as a poor man's gold leaf substitute?

Thank you! Ok, I LOVE gold (in a very unhealthy way) - and this as I have said is very close to Sheaffer's King's Gold which I was crazy about. The ink goes down very light and darkens to different shades of 'gold' - it is incredible to watch. As for the Gold leaf substitute, yes it is there - but do use a wet writer that lays down some ink and then you will see the magic. I was delighted to have captured the gold dancing in the bottle.

Edited August 28, 2015 by Bhavna

[Bhavna]

Ooh -- makes me think of Apache Sunset, but shot through with real gold. Okay, getting a bottle of this one, too.

 

I have both, and this doesn't have the 'red' shading the Apache does, BUT I found a similar shading quality that is absolutely lovely! I am excited for you, please DO come back and share your thoughts once you get yours!.

[Bhavna]

Rather nice.

Indeed, and it has the shading of your lovely avatar.

[Cyber6]

This is the only one I can see myself getting.. I am a sucker for gold inks..

 

Now.. since I do have King's Gold.. and some luster dust.. I can try making my own.. ...

 

 

C.

[inkstainedruth]

Thanks for the review.

Interesting, but I think I may pass on this one. I didn't really like Apache Sunset (not really an "orange" person) and "Apache Sunset with gold dust" isn't enough to sway me.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Bhavna]

Here's a quick comparison that I hope will help.

 

[Bhavna]

This is the only one I can see myself getting.. I am a sucker for gold inks..

 

Now.. since I do have King's Gold.. and some luster dust.. I can try making my own.. ...

 

 

C.

 

Thanks for the review.

Interesting, but I think I may pass on this one. I didn't really like Apache Sunset (not really an "orange" person) and "Apache Sunset with gold dust" isn't enough to sway me.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Cyber6 and Ruth, I have posted a comparison above to show you King's Gold with both Apache and Golden Sands. Hope it shows the distinction. Cyber6, I would love you see your formulation with your lustre dust! Please share a picture as and when!

[thudthwacker]

Ah, much less orange than I initially thought. Still quite nice, though now solidly behind Brandy Dazzle in my "need-to-get" list.

[Bhavna]

Ah, much less orange than I initially thought. Still quite nice, though now solidly behind Brandy Dazzle in my "need-to-get" list.

 

Agree, Golden Sands had incredible shading that is not orange. Glad you like Brandy Dazzle, I have posted some more pictures on that review to show some browns for comparison.

[Feathers]

Ahhhh, MUST HAVE THIS COLOUR! It's one of my top favourites from this collection. Beautiful!! Thanks for the comparison swabs and the review

[Bhavna]

Ahhhh, MUST HAVE THIS COLOUR! It's one of my top favourites from this collection. Beautiful!! Thanks for the comparison swabs and the review

 

I was just writing with it out in the garden, and my goodness it took my breath away - again! I am deeply grateful to have been able to review this set. Thank you for your kind words, I am so pleased you like the review.

[VivienR]

Thank you! I absolutely need this set! Its very lovely! Thanks for the review!

[GBD]

Thank you! Ok, I LOVE gold (in a very unhealthy way) - and this as I have said is very close to Sheaffer's King's Gold which I was crazy about. The ink goes down very light and darkens to different shades of 'gold' - it is incredible to watch. As for the Gold leaf substitute, yes it is there - but do use a wet writer that lays down some ink and then you will see the magic. I was delighted to have captured the gold dancing in the bottle.

That is exciting news! And your new comparison pic is very helpful to get a better understanding of where it is in the spectrum of yellows. Can't wait until this gets released. I will use it in the juiciest fattest of nibs and make some pseudo-illuminated manuscripts.

[ethernautrix]

I said elsewhere that I have my eye on the Blue Pearl (so pretty!), but all of these inks look fun!