Venemo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 We can talk about it. I wasn't planning to buy so soon though.I'll ask around if there's anyone else who would like to join us. It's not urgent for me either. But it seemed like a good idea that's why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemo Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 (edited) Attila and myself have finally got our shimmering ink! I've got a bottle of Sparkling Shadows and Night Sky. Right now I'm still figuring out how to use them - the choice of pen and paper matters so much, because they don't seem to perform equally well with any combination. So far, I've got a fill of Sparkling Shadows in a Parker 51, and Night Sky in a Montblanc Noblesse. The inks generally are wet enough and quite well lubricated, but the shimmer effect depends a lot on the paper. I've got almost no shimmer at all on Clarefontaine paper, and inconsistent shimmer on some cheaper stuff - there sometimes is a lot of the particles coming out of the nib, and at other times it writes half a page without any particles at all. Also, the shimmer effect is not as emphasised as on the review pictures. It requires a specific angle to even see it and is nearly unnoticable otherwise. I kind of expected something more punchy. Edited November 6, 2015 by Venemo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whych Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I haven't really tried the Diamine versions, but after using the Herbin inks, I have come to the conclusion that they do better in a broad wet nib on decent paper and are better used dipped.In other words, use a wet open nib FP that writes more than a few words and that you can keep dipping when it runs dry.I found if you fill a pen with it you have to keep agitating the ink and have a problem if you leave the pen unused for a day or so to get the shimmer back. Of course the paper used is also a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivienR Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Thank you for this beautiful review! Well, now I'm doomed.. Surely will buy Purple pazzaz, the Magical forest also interesting, as well... Oh my... I really hope that someone doesn't follow my online activity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attika89 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 I just have the Pazzazz inked up!BTW, now these are available in Hungary as well! Check out KreaTipp! - Attila ...Instagram... | ...flickr... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgsoltek Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I just tried my sample of Red Lustre. It looks nothing like these images. It's not bright pink nor red as in here, more like a watered-down version of Red Dragon, a dirty brownish pinky colour. I have to say it's the most disgusting colour in my whole collection. All my inks, with ink splash and links to my reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleadavis Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I just tried my sample of Red Lustre. It looks nothing like these images. It's not bright pink nor red as in here, more like a watered-down version of Red Dragon, a dirty brownish pinky colour. I have to say it's the most disgusting colour in my whole collection. I'm sorry you don't like it. It's not my favorite of the shimmertastics, but I have enjoyed it. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber6 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I just tried my sample of Red Lustre. It looks nothing like these images. It's not bright pink nor red as in here, more like a watered-down version of Red Dragon, a dirty brownish pinky colour. I have to say it's the most disgusting colour in my whole collection. I personally don't like the Green of the series... so I mix some inks and made myself a darker murkier one. Just add some Red Dragon to this one to make redder. Easy solution... C. **** BauerInks.ca ******** MORE.... Robert Oster Signature INKS ******** NICK STEWART - KWZI INKs TEST ****"The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it's the illusion of knowledge." -Stephen Hawking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgsoltek Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I'll try mixing some Poppy Red to make it more vibrant. Or I can add some blue to make a violet. All my inks, with ink splash and links to my reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberleadavis Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I personally don't like the Green of the series... so I mix some inks and made myself a darker murkier one. Just add some Red Dragon to this one to make redder. Easy solution... C. Tee hee, my favorite was the Majestic Forest, but I've liked it really well mixed with even brighter greens. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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