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I bought a bottle of Birmingham Chrysan Themum last year. I was very excited to try this reasonably priced alternative to Sailor Studio 252. Apparently these muted pinkish colors appeal to me.

 

This ink is very similar in design. It has pinkish dyes that settle into the paper and greenish dyes that slosh to the shores of the shading areas of the stroke. It can be a little tricky to get the green color to show up.

 

It's a little dry. it's on the fainter side. Best used in wetter nibs.

 

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This ink behaves well enough for my uses. I think it's fun without being as obvious about its dual-shading characteristics as some other inks (which are also fun!)

 

I appreciate Birmingham coming up with these dual-shading inks and at a good price. 

 

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Fascinating!  Cool discovery - makes me wonder if these are parallel discoveries or if someone tried to copy an ink. :)  Whatever the case, thanks for the review!

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GREAT REVIEW!  The color is not for me, but I'm a fan of Birmingham inks.

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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18 minutes ago, dftr said:

imo, this looks better than 252 or at least more readable.

 

I think my Lamy is pretty dry. I would normally use a wetter pen for these two inks. 

 

Direct comparisons here:

 

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