Re-Release Of Sbre Brown

[Cyber6]

Wait... SBRE Brown is made by Diamine. Now comes in Akkerman bottles. That seems to confirm something...

 

 

HAHA.... I thought the same thing...

[Cyber6]

I love browns... but this is a very red-brown... or orange brown (depending on light). I really wanted one of the small original bottles (30ml I think)... The new bottle (120ml) is a tad too big.

 

 

[Mew]

I love browns... but this is a very red-brown... or orange brown (depending on light). I really wanted one of the small original bottles (30ml I think)... The new bottle (120ml) is a tad too big.

 

 

Yes, it was 30ml (the old one released in 2015). I did not like it that much and passed it along to someone else.

[RockingLR]

I dunno why...I want to like this ink...I want to support him...but I just can't get into brown inks. I've tried a few of them and something about the browns just don't strike my fancy *hangs head* maybe someday he'll come out with another color I can support.

[martinbir]

In the hope that someone involved sees this:

 

Demand seems to be high, but could also be limited so it is understandable that Akkerman do not want to commit to too large a batch, hence two small batches sold out. However, if they allowed pre-ordering, they could then make a batch sufficient to cover that and leave a sensible stock. Customers happy and low commercial risk.

 

 

On other matters, I thought it was well established that Diamine made Akkereman inks, the only question being whether they were standard Diamine colours re-named, or whether they were in fact different.

[Chrissy]

I love browns... but this is a very red-brown... or orange brown (depending on light). I really wanted one of the small original bottles (30ml I think)... The new bottle (120ml) is a tad too big.

 

Are they 120ml? I thought they were all 60ml now.

[white_lotus]

The Dutch Masters series from Akkerman was 120 ml. The regular Akkerman are 60 ml.

[Chrissy]

The Dutch Masters series from Akkerman was 120 ml. The regular Akkerman are 60 ml.

 

Oh darn. No way do I want a 120ml bottle. So if anyone wants to split a bottle (and keep the bottle) I'm your gal.

[Cyber6]

On other matters, I thought it was well established that Diamine made Akkereman inks, the only question being whether they were standard Diamine colours re-named, or whether they were in fact different.

 

 

How can it be "well established" ?? Akkerman has never confirmed Diamine make their inks. Anything less than that is just speculation.

 

 

 

C.

[martinbir]

 

 

How can it be "well established" ?? Akkerman has never confirmed Diamine make their inks. Anything less than that is just speculation.

 

 

 

C.

 

You are of course correct. I just seem to recall a lot of chatter a couple of years or so back from which I drew a clear conclusion that the inks were made by Diamine and Akkerman would not deny it.

 

My impression was that whilst the evidence may not have reached the level of proof required in criminal prosecutions, the balance of probability required in civil cases was met. But before we get too serious, this is only a lighthearted interest on my part. I get great pleasure from my ink collection, but who makes what for whom is unimportant. If one small manufacturer can secure its survival by making own brand products for others, or whether those other specialists actually manufacture their own is not important.

[Cyber6]

 

You are of course correct. I just seem to recall a lot of chatter a couple of years or so back from which I drew a clear conclusion that the inks were made by Diamine and Akkerman would not deny it.

 

My impression was that whilst the evidence may not have reached the level of proof required in criminal prosecutions, the balance of probability required in civil cases was met. But before we get too serious, this is only a lighthearted interest on my part. I get great pleasure from my ink collection, but who makes what for whom is unimportant. If one small manufacturer can secure its survival by making own brand products for others, or whether those other specialists actually manufacture their own is not important.

 

[Cyber6]

 

You are of course correct. I just seem to recall a lot of chatter a couple of years or so back from which I drew a clear conclusion that the inks were made by Diamine and Akkerman would not deny it.

 

My impression was that whilst the evidence may not have reached the level of proof required in criminal prosecutions, the balance of probability required in civil cases was met. But before we get too serious, this is only a lighthearted interest on my part. I get great pleasure from my ink collection, but who makes what for whom is unimportant. If one small manufacturer can secure its survival by making own brand products for others, or whether those other specialists actually manufacture their own is not important.

 

And you are totally right... it doesn't matter who makes it... Although, I rather not buy the same ink on a different bottle...

 

 

 

C.

[sketchstack]

I missed out which is fine because I know they'll make more. Not to mention I'd prefer US distribution to minimize shipping costs. I would have been fine with 60ml bottles which, according to my exhaustive calculations, would have also conveniently doubled the available units when compared to 120ml bottles.

 

And finally, I hope that perhaps there are even more SBRE Brown inks in the future. For example, KWZ has their "azure #1", "azure #2" and so-on. It would be interesting to see a range of browns.

 

Overall I think it's a great concept!

[lgsoltek]

I'd prefer that Mr. Brown wouldn't limit himself to brown inks only.

[TSherbs]

 

And you are totally right... it doesn't matter who makes it... Although, I rather not buy the same ink on a different bottle...

 

e.g.: De Atramentis

[Tasmith]

I missed out which is fine because I know they'll make more. Not to mention I'd prefer US distribution to minimize shipping costs. I would have been fine with 60ml bottles which, according to my exhaustive calculations, would have also conveniently doubled the available units when compared to 120ml bottles.

 

And finally, I hope that perhaps there are even more SBRE Brown inks in the future. For example, KWZ has their "azure #1", "azure #2" and so-on. It would be interesting to see a range of browns.

 

Overall I think it's a great concept!

 

I thought the 120ml bottles were way too big. The 60ml would be a more practical size for most people IMO.

[ArturiaP3ndrag0n]

I believe Akkerman has a small suply of this ink. As Paypal was beiing a (bleep) in terms of payment, I actually get a free bottle of this ink as compensation. My order is shipped today so I should have it monday.

[dapprman]

There's long been a belief that Akkerman ink is just rebottled Diamine, and there is some very comprehensive supporting evidence, however on this occasion, Stephen says in his video that he got a new batch made up by Diamine, then did a deal with Akkerman to use their bottles (as he also has a good relationship with them).

[GardenWeasel]

Ink appears to be in-stock now at Anderson Pens.

[GardenWeasel]

Well, those bottles of ink sure went fast! Says out-of-stock now.