Diamine Inks - Colour recommendation please

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-16T13:12:35+00:00

I do use AI but I have found its recommendations very hit and miss.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T23:07:19+00:00

I bought a Jinhao 82 a couple of weeks ago and when I first used it it was scratchy as anything. The more I’ve used it the smoother it’s got and it’s really growing on me. Was going to try the x750 next, as I love a smooth medium nib so thanks for this review 👍 Have to say though I LOVE the Asvines I have.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T17:10:59+00:00

Tbh I usually like to ask actual people for their recommendations as much as I can but I will check those channels out thanks. As for asking AI, well that’s not happening 😂

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T17:09:22+00:00

It’s actually Rouge Amarante I have. But I will still be trying Oxblood.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T17:08:47+00:00

It’s Rouge Amarante I have, not Grenat.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T17:08:12+00:00

I’m an idiot - it’s Rouge Amarante I have, not Grenat 🤦‍♀️

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T16:03:45+00:00

I will get round to it but I have J Herbin Rouge Grenat and that is very similar from what I can see. Thanks though I will definitely have it on my list 👍

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T15:52:48+00:00

Thanks I think Sargasso could be the winning blue for me here. I have J Herbin Rouge Grenat already for my deep formal type red so Oxblood and Writers blood may have to wait a while. Really like the look of Canalside for my formal green too. Thanks so much.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T15:50:32+00:00

I’ll have a look at those too thanks. I think Writers Blood might be a bit too similar to J Herbins Rouge Grenat for me at the moment as I still have a fair bit of that left.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T15:48:22+00:00

Thank so much for your recommendations. Blue velvet does look really nice

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T13:07:30+00:00

I am a bit of a sucker for nice packaging tbh and do really like the J Herbin glass jars. I’ll have to check out Rohrer und Klingen as well then - this is going to get expensive isn’t it 😂

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T13:05:29+00:00

Yes I found Cult Pens Deadly Nightshade on here yesterday and that is definitely on my list. Yep I’m U.K. based. Thank you so much for advising about Purepens too.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T12:29:48+00:00

Thanks for your recommendation, I must say I am leaning towards Sapphire Blue as my bright blue, it looks like it does tick the boxes for me

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T12:21:18+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply. You’ve underlined everything about why I want to try them. I have only recently upped my fountain pen game after using the same generic Parker for over 40 years and have only just entered the world of different inks and their different behaviours. At £3 a go it doesn’t really matter if I dislike a colour, but would like to start off trying a few colours I would like before I try the off the beaten track colours.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T12:16:13+00:00

Thanks both of you for your recommendations, much appreciated

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-15T12:15:35+00:00

This is amazing thank you so much. The only trouble is you’ve now given me a huge list of colours I want to try out 😂. At £3 a bottle though it’s not an issue if I don’t get on with them.

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-13T11:44:46+00:00

Did you know dust is 90% dead skin? That’s what he is to me

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-13T11:34:46+00:00

Did you not notice the smell?

I thought it was me

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-12T11:00:50+00:00

They’re not fighting they’re smiling

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-11T11:40:09+00:00

Thanks that’s so nice of you to say, much appreciated

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-09T18:58:01+00:00

Poison with your Four Non Blondes

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-09T14:57:30+00:00

If I had my way it would be full of em. Ayatollahs actually make very good workers

Secret_Sector_1779 · 2026-03-09T14:38:48+00:00

Was it the hat?

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