EFNIR: Diamine Graphite

[LizEF]

Extra Fine Nib Ink Review: Diamine Graphite

This is review #146 in my series.  Here's the YouTube video:

Post-recording notes: Cleaning was quick and easy.  This is a very green grey.  I have nothing quite like it.  The green component was readily visible as the remains circled the drain. The zoom image does a pretty good job of showing the hint of green.  The screen shot doesn't show the green tinge, and is a little dark.  The scan is a bit washed out - the correct ink darkness is between the two.  I think I like this better on cream paper where the green is enhanced ever so slightly.

Errata: "it's" should be "its".

And here is a screen of the final result, for those not interested in the video:

Scan of Completed Review:

Zoomed in photo:

Absorbent Paper Closeup (top is puzzle paper like thick newsprint, bottom is old 20lb copy paper):

Images also available on Instagram: @zilxodarap

Previous Review: Diamine Twilight.

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Hope you enjoy.  Comments appreciated!

[yazeh]

Great job Liz

Not my cup of tea I had a little chuckle when I read branch/ brunch.

[LizEF]

12 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Great job Liz

Thanks!

 

12 minutes ago, yazeh said:

Not my cup of tea I had a little chuckle when I read branch/ brunch.

  I suppose that's better than eating a branch for brunch...

[Sailor Kenshin]

Oooo, nice ink!  And I do not have this (but have mixed something similar: 'Petrol Fox').  Shading is what I usually look for in most inks.

 

Magic?  I used to have some, until embittered cynicism overtook me.  😱

 

Thanks for another great review.   (The wizardy stuff is making me smile.)

[mizgeorge]

Thank you @LizEF - another excellent review.

 

I like Graphite a lot. It's a regular choice for me in some of my finer nibs - where I find it behaves well and delivers a colour that I'm fond of. It's nice for drawing as well - especially for slightly moody colourwashes. 

 

[LizEF]

1 hour ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

Oooo, nice ink!  And I do not have this (but have mixed something similar: 'Petrol Fox').  Shading is what I usually look for in most inks.

It's different, and yes, very nice shading.

 

1 hour ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

Magic?  I used to have some, until embittered cynicism overtook me.  😱

Someone needs a nice new staff!

 

1 hour ago, Sailor Kenshin said:

Thanks for another great review.   (The wizardy stuff is making me smile.)

You're very welcome!  <-- your comment makes me smile.

[LizEF]

21 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

Thank you @LizEF - another excellent review.

You're most welcome.  Thanks!

 

21 minutes ago, mizgeorge said:

It's nice for drawing as well - especially for slightly moody colourwashes. 

Oh, yes, that would look quite nice, I'm sure!

[AmandaW]

A favourite of mine for writing and drawing. Thankyou for the review.

[chromantic]

My first thought was Dandyism, which I was looking at vis' review of yesterday. A reasonable (and much cheaper) alternative, perhaps.

[LizEF]

1 hour ago, AmandaW said:

A favourite of mine for writing and drawing. Thankyou for the review.

You're most welcome.

[LizEF]

28 minutes ago, chromantic said:

My first thought was Dandyism, which I was looking at vis' review of yesterday. A reasonable (and much cheaper) alternative, perhaps.

Just looked it up - Bung(u)box for those who don't know.  Ouch!  Expensive.  Looks darker.  Yeah, I'd say try this instead.

[rudyhou]

👍  this dark grey tone.

[InesF]

Thank you @LizEF for the review and for the story!

 

I bite my nails while waiting for the next paragraph of the story. The current situation at this magical tree loads the air with a lot of arcane energy. I can hear first discharge strokes while ozone smell is all around. 

😄

 

While ink and colour preferences had significantly changed for me during the last two years, I still can't see the point of a grey ink for writing. However, in drawing, grey is fine.

[LizEF]

6 hours ago, rudyhou said:

👍  this dark grey tone.

  It seems quite popular.  And it's a good grey for finer nibs (as well as broader nibs, I'm sure).

[LizEF]

5 hours ago, InesF said:

Thank you @LizEF for the review and for the story!

You're most welcome.

 

5 hours ago, InesF said:

I bite my nails while waiting for the next paragraph of the story. The current situation at this magical tree loads the air with a lot of arcane energy. I can hear first discharge strokes while ozone smell is all around. 

😄

 

5 hours ago, InesF said:

While ink and colour preferences had significantly changed for me during the last two years, I still can't see the point of a grey ink for writing. However, in drawing, grey is fine.

Well, grey is not for everyone, and lots of greys aren't that interesting.  I was rather surprised at how much I like greys.  But have no fear, plenty of other people will give greys the love they need - you can stick to brighter colors with no guilt!   (And yes, grey for drawing or washes does seem a very good fit.)

[AmandaW]

11 hours ago, LizEF said:

lots of greys aren't that interesting

 

 

[LizEF]

1 hour ago, AmandaW said:

 

 

Sorry, Paladin of the Grey.

[LizEF]

Here's the line width measurement. The line is one of those used for dry time.  Magnification is 100x.  The grid is 100x100µm.  The scale is 330µm, with eleven divisions of 30µm each.  The line width for this ink is roughly 270µm.  (That's Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-ho showing through from the other side of the page.)