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Manufacturers since 1864, Diamine Inks relocated to this purpose built 'state of the art' factory in Liverpool in 1925, where they successfully carried on using the traditional methods and formulas for ink production. Over the years the company has changed hands and are now located close to the world famous Aintree Race Course

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Diamine Imperial Blue was first produced in 2005 as a limited edition to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the Writing Equipment Society. This first batch had a special 25th Anniversary silver label as well as the usual Diamine label. A year later, at the end of 2006, the ink went on general sale but still labelled "WES" for "Writing Equipment Society". From what I see now it's called just Imperial Blue.
Anyway the ink is quite vibrant violet blue that's quite pleasant to look at. I haven't experienced any flow issues or other misbehavior. In finer nibs the ink will look much less saturated. If you enjoy blurples this one won't disappoint you.

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Tomoe River - Kaweco Classic Sport, broad nib

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Leuchtturm 1917 - Kaweco AL Sport, broad nib

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Rhodia, Lamy Al-Star, broad nib

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Thanks for the review, Vis! This ink has been and still remains one of my favourite blues for years. Somehow there is something very British about this colour. I've never read that before, anywhere, I just have that feeling. It's not very famous i.e. much talked about but your review should get more members taking it into consideration.

 

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I bought this early on in my inkly adventures, and should get back to it more often.

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Thank you. I enjoy this ink and think it's great for reproducing the mimeograph color.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

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I think it is now listed only as Imperial Blue.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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