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I use pretty inks in my fountain pens. I only use black or blue ink if, for some reason, it’s absolutely required. I think using colored inks are a good reflection of your personality.
I use a few inks by Diamine, a British ink manufacturer.
Here’s what the Pumpkin looks like:
For some reason my LAMY Safari in magenta dribbles ink out the front. It doesn’t bother me, but I imagine that would irritate many fountain pen users.
This ink writes really well, doesn’t seem to smear under normal use and is nice and bold. It looks lovely on a white page and I do believe some artists would enjoy drawing in this color.
Here’s what the Damson looks like:
I know, the pen is dirty. I write with it a lot so whatevs.
This is such a nice shade of purple. If you are someone that doesn’t like to use colored ink, this might be a nice option for you because it’s so subtle. This is certainly a more masculine shade of purple. I would love to see a man use this ink as his signature color. I envision he would be tall, dark, handsome and confident. But that’s just me.
Here’s the Ruby:
This is a red you can write with. It’s really and truly lovely. If you need a red-red, one that is like, red pen red, then go with Diamine’s Poppy.
Here’s the Saddle Brown:
Gosh I love this color. Brown is my favorite color after all.
Saddle Brown is my husband’s favorite ink.
Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE colored pens. All my clients know its from me when they see pink, red, purple ink instead of boring old blue or black!
I just found your website through Amateur Economists blog and I really like it – gorgeous photos – thanks!
Thank you m’dear!
Mmmm…Saddle Brown. Love that stuff! One of these days I’m going to get ahold of some Pumpkin and give it a go. Diamine brings out colors faster than I can get bored of their old ones! :-(
(Oh, and the Dandelion Lady was right…beautiful photography work!)
Hi Ryan!
You know, I wish I had a little bottle or something because I would send you some of my pumpkin. I have so much and I know I will not use it all up.
I was just in at Appointments with Mr. Kennedy this afternoon and he told me Diamine just came out with 10 new colors. I am interested in several, to say the least. I really love Diamine inks.
If you can tell me where to get a little bottle, I will put some Pumpkin in the mail to you–promise!
PS: thanks for the photog compliment <3