Diamine Sherwood Green

[mhphoto]

This is a lovely dark green with exceptional sheening. Highly recommended.

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenMedium.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenPensUsed.jpg

 

Been trying out some new dip nibs.

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenBrause.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenObservations.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenComparisons.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/DiamineSherwoodGreenShading.jpg

 

I'll have some pictures of the AWESOME sheen (which now has its own category under the "Ratings" section of my reviews ) in a day or two.

 

On a side note, I seem to remember some controversy about this ink's behavior (I alluded to it in the review), but I found it very pleasant to wok with. Would that controversy belong to Private Reserve's Sherwood Green?

[terminal]

Great review, again. I can't believe it has sheen I never would have thought that

[raging.dragon]

On a side note, I seem to remember some controversy about this ink's behavior (I alluded to it in the review), but I found it very pleasant to wok with. Would that controversy belong to Private Reserve's Sherwood Green?

 

I believe so, though I haven't used either yet (there's a sample of PR Sherwood Green in my queue...). I don't recall reading about any issues with Diamine Sherwood Green, while Private Reserve Sherwood Green is infamous for very long dry times and resultant smearing.

Edited August 27, 2012 by raging.dragon

[The Good Captain]

This is a great ink and along with their Evergreen and Green-Black, form three of my favourite greens.

[tenney]

I, too, like this ink. Heck, I like many Diamine inks!

[51ISH]

Great review....Thanks

 

Only problem is...I have just received a bottle from Diamine...and it's sat in the drawer...I'm going to have to empty a pen now to try this out

 

I must admit the reviews I saw were 99% positive and said it was 'well behaved'

[mhphoto]

I must admit the reviews I saw were 99% positive and said it was 'well behaved'

 

Hehe, I'm really guilty of that. It's one of my most overused review terms…

[mhphoto]

Here are the sheen pics!

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9499-Version2.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9508-Version2.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9574-Version2.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9596-Version2.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9626-Version2.jpg

 

http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh494/gunsandlights/IMG_9639-Version2.jpg

[alnwpi]

That's a beautiful sheen. How likely do you think it is that it'll show up in a stiff medium or fine pen? I just ordered it and am really looking forward to trying it out.

[irrigger]

I have this ink in my Pelikan M200 with Fine nib. The sheen shows up when you use a higher grade of paper. I don't notice it when writing on regular copy paper. But, it does shade nicely even with the fine nib.

[Runnin_Ute]

This rocks! Thanks for the great review.

[mhphoto]

This rocks! Thanks for the great review.

 

Thanks!

[georges zaslavsky]

Was offered to bottles of this ink for free by my favorite dealer Mr Mora, I will use this ink as soon as I finish my stock of MB Racing green

[revbyrd1]

I look forward to purchasing this ink. Thank you for an excellent review.

[DrChumley]

This was on the first inks I ever purchased, and is still in my top three favorites. Beautiful, dark green color. I use it most often in my TWSBI Vac 700 (which I have adjusted a bit to have a very wet flow). I'm thinking I'd like to try it next in my Namiki Falcon.

[Guillermo]

Thank you kindly for this great review! I was going to order this just for the tone; now, with all the very useful pictures and opinions here, I'm thinking to do so ASAP! No idea it had that beautiful sheen. I'm ordering this and 2 other Diamine Inks: Majestic Blue (has a very similar sheen as well) and Oxblood Red. And thanks to irrigger as well, I preffer using EF or F nibs 'cause of my handwriting size and your input was just what I needed

[jackkessler]

Point of information:

Does "fast drying" mean 'fast compared to other inks' or does it mean 'fast enough for left-handed writers'?

 

A pertinent-to-this-page example is Private Reserve Sherwood Green - fast dry. It says 'fast dry' in the ad and on the bottle. I assume it is in some contexts. Even so, the green inkstains on the side of my left hand and pinky say it is not fast-drying enough for left-handed writers.

 

Since this is a constant issue for left-handed writers, shouldn't it be a routine part of every ink review? Even wrong-handed reviewers can experiment with writing with their left hand to see whether the ink they are reviewing is suitable for left-handed writers.

Edited March 2, 2016 by jackkessler

[mhphoto]

Point of information:

Does "fast drying" mean 'fast compared to other inks' or does it mean 'fast enough for left-handed writers'?

 

A pertinent-to-this-page example is Private Reserve Sherwood Green - fast dry. It says 'fast dry' in the ad and on the bottle. I assume it is in some contexts. Even so, the green inkstains on the side of my left hand and pinky say it is not fast-drying enough for left-handed writers.

 

Since this is a constant issue for left-handed writers, shouldn't it be a routine part of every ink review? Even wrong-handed reviewers can experiment with writing with their left hand to see whether the ink they are reviewing is suitable for left-handed writers.

 

 

As a general rule sheen-heavy inks take longer to dry as they're more saturated (not always true, but true enough for this discussion). I would say get a sample for lefty tests before getting a bottle.

[mhphoto]

Since this is a constant issue for left-handed writers, shouldn't it be a routine part of every ink review? Even wrong-handed reviewers can experiment with writing with their left hand to see whether the ink they are reviewing is suitable for left-handed writers.

 

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