Some more ink comparisons. First, a couple more diamine inks:
![]() Diamine Midnight |
![]() Cult Pens Deep Dark Blue |
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Both blues appear to be a fairly “true blue” with no green or red leanings, though from the chromatograms (Deep Dark Blue on the bottom) they have a grey undertone. I don’t know if the separation with the bottom ink is better because of the ink or because I put too much on the top sample.
Next, some turquoise:
![]() Lamy Turquoise |
![]() Waterman South Seas Blue |
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So, two sets of two inks, very similar. Just like the greys and the reds most people are unlikely to care about the differences. I’ve also heard people say that of all the colours turquoise is the most similar between brands. It’s just… turquoise. You either want a nice vibrant blue or you don’t. But whatever you choose I’m pleased to say these are all nice safe inks, flowing and lubricating well with easy clean up. The Diamine colours are very wet, Lamy is a little dry and Waterman is “just right”.