Diamine Majestic Blue Vs De Atramentis Steel Blue - An Ink Comparison For A Somewhat Peculiar Reason

[DrDebG]

Thank you for the comparison. DeA Steel Blue is one of my regular inks. I just love it. D. Majestic Blue is nice, but I much prefer DeA Steel Blue.

 

I am always amazed that DeAtramentis inks do not receive as much as attention since they are excellent in terms of behavior and formulation. When I want to try a new DeAtramentis ink, I am confident enough that I will generally buy a bottle rather than a sample. They are a bit on the expensive side, but worth it for those that I use regularly.

 

I do like many of the Diamine colors and find them to be great inks, and much more affordable. But they are not as reliable; one color may be nicely wet and well behaved, and another color is extraordinarily dry or clogs the pen. I almost always try a sample first, then buy a bottle if I like it.

[AndyYNWA]

On 3/15/2020 at 2:09 PM, Morbus Curiositas said:

 

Graag Gedaan For me that Sei boku is on my maybe list...

 

I love sailor inks just anxious a bout Sei Bokuin Fountain Pens

Did you try Sei-boku yet?

I love that ink! It's always inked in some of my pens. No problem with any of them, cheap or expensive. However, cleaning the ink out does take a bit longer than standard inks.