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Read MoreDiamine Noel was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Noel is a dark burgundy red.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some pretty, bright green sheen and just a little bit of brown sheen too.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 20 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, high green sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Noel is brighter than Robert Oster Burgundy. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.
I used a Pelikan M205 Star Ruby with a fine nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.
Overall, it’s a pretty dark red with some interesting sheen. It’s a great ink for the winter season.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Mulled Wine was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Mulled Wine is a dark wine red ink.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker and more purple.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 20 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: low shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Mulled Wine is closest to Sailor Jentle Oku-yama in writing. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.
I used a Sailor PGS Red Supernova with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.
Overall, this is a lovely ink for the winter season-well behaved and a pretty color.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Poinsettia was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Poinsettia is a dark maroon red.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks darker.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 30 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: Low
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: Low
Other properties: low shading, low brown sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Poinsettia is closest to Robert Oster Red Candy. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the red inks together.
I used a TWSBI Eco Blossom Red with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly wet flow.
Overall, I enjoyed the slightly wet flow this ink has, it’s a good ink for fall and winter.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Roasted Chestnut was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Roasted Chestnut is a dark red-brown.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks cooler-toned and less red. It has just a little bit of bronze sheen.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 30 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, tiny bronze sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen is only visible in large swabs on Tomoe River Paper.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Roasted Chestnut is closest to Stipula Sepia. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Lamy Studio Terracotta with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.
Overall, the color is interesting, but the flow is a bit dry for me. I’m just not in love with it.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Gingerbread was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Gingerbread is a warm medium brown-a good match for gingerbread cookies.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks cooler-toned and more matte in finish.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 20 seconds
Water resistance: Low
Feathering: Low
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: Low
Other properties: medium shading, no sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Gingerbread is closest to Taccia Tuchi Golden Wheat. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Lamy Al-star Bronze with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.
Overall, it’s a lovely ink, but I still prefer Taccia Tuchi Golden Wheat over Gingerbread, just because it has more depth and intense color.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Triple Chocolate was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Triple Chocolate is an unsaturated, cool-tone brown.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink has some shading and some black sheen.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 30 seconds
Water resistance: Low
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: None
Other properties: medium shading, tiny black sheen, and no shimmer. The sheen was only visible in large swabs on Tomoe River Paper.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Triple Chocolate is closest to Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi, but it’s not a great match. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Franklin-Christoph 46 in Autumn Oak with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.
Overall, I’m not in love with it-the flow is just too dry for me. I prefer Pilot Iroshizuku Tsukushi over this ink.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Nutcracker was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Nutcracker is a dark, warm-toned brown.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper the ink looks more purple than brown.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 30 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: Low
Other properties: medium shading, medium black sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering and bleeding in most nib sizes.
Nutcracker is in-between Robert Oster Aussie Brown and Lamy Topaz. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the brown inks together.
I used a Pelikan M800 Renaissance Brown with a medium nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had a slightly dry flow.
Overall, I like the color, but the flow is a bit dry for me so I wouldn’t buy a full bottle.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Diamine Midnight Hour was first released as part of the 2019 Inkvent Calendar, but is now available on its own as part of the Blue Collection. You can find this ink for sale at Pen Chalet (aff. link) or Vanness Pens.
The color:
Midnight Hour is a dark blue black.
In large swabs on Tomoe River paper you can see lots of sheen. I know the sheen looks almost red here, but I promise it’s black sheen.
Let's take a look at how the ink behaves on fountain pen friendly papers: Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm.
Dry time: 30 seconds
Water resistance: Medium
Feathering: None
Show through: Medium
Bleeding: Low
Other properties: no shading, monster black sheen, and no shimmer.
On Staples 24 lb copy paper there was some feathering in most nib sizes as well as some bleeding.
Midnight Hour is similar to Nemoosine Pleiades Blue Black, but it’s not a great match. Click here to see the Diamine inks together, and click here to see the blue black inks together.
I used a Franklin Christoph 46 Blue Diamondcast with a broad nib on a Taroko Enigma notebook. The ink had an average flow.
Overall, it’s a fun ink. It was prone to a bit of smearing, even after completely dry. I don’t use monster sheeners as everyday inks just because I hate the smearing so much but it’s fun to play with.
Disclaimer: I purchased this ink myself, and all photos and opinions are my own. This page does contain affiliate links but this post is not sponsored in any way.
Hi, I’m Kelli, and I’m the brain behind Mountain of Ink. I’m a homeschooling mama of three littles, full-time student, aspiring photographer, amateur chef, and lover of all things stationery. I think any day that doesn’t involve learning and playing with ink is a day wasted. On my site you will find fountain pen, ink, and paper reviews, along with stationery bits and bobs along the way. You can find me @mountainofink on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
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