Diamine Oxford Blue

[lgsoltek]

Diamine's recent releases have been great (not taking into consideration the glitter inks). Oxford Blue is a gorgeous dark blue colour.

 

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[Diderot]

Nice review and comparisons.

Might get a pot of this.

Thanks.

[Tas]

I really trust your reviews, especially the colours. I've been umming and ahhing about this but can now defo say "no, not for me"

 

Thank you !

[lgsoltek]

I really trust your reviews, especially the colours. I've been umming and ahhing about this but can now defo say "no, not for me"

 

Thank you !

Since I don't have my scanner with me anymore, I have to make do with my phone camera. I try my best to correct the colour (with a grey card) but there's no guarantee!

[ShortRound131]

Thank you for this review, just purchased this ink a couple of weeks ago you images look accurate.

[Tas]

Since I don't have my scanner with me anymore, I have to make do with my phone camera. I try my best to correct the colour (with a grey card) but there's no guarantee!

 

No complaints here.

 

(That's how I do it )

[inkstainedruth]

I tried a sample of this a while back and absolutely fell in love with the color. I hope they get a bottle in soon at my (now) local pen shop.

Thanks for the review.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[BayesianPrior]

ETA: Brilliant review, Lgsoltek! Your inky curiousity always triggers my own...

 

Apart from the sheen, has anyone (or could anyone kindly) compared this ink with a mixture of blue and black from Waterman/Pelikan/Parker? I'm guessing something like a 5:1 or 4:1 blue:black ratio?

 

If not, I might just have to order a bottle from Diamine...

Edited October 12, 2016 by BayesianPrior

[PAKMAN]

Hmmm, may have to add this to my want to buy list!

[inkstainedruth]

ETA: Brilliant review, Lgsoltek! Your inky curiousity always triggers my own...

 

Apart from the sheen, has anyone (or could anyone kindly) compared this ink with a mixture of blue and black from Waterman/Pelikan/Parker? I'm guessing something like a 5:1 or 4:1 blue:black ratio?

 

If not, I might just have to order a bottle from Diamine...

 

I don't think those inks mixed together in *any* ratio are going to get you the red sheen that Oxford Blue has. I suppose it's possible, but I think it's unlikely. Honestly, I don't know where you're located, but Diamine inks aren't that expensive compared to some other brands, and a lot of the colors come in smaller 30 ml bottles as well as the 80 ml ones (although the price per ml will be higher than in the larger bottles).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[PaperDarts]

Thanks for your review - this ink is currently at the top of my "want" list.

[Jackokun]

Great review and comparison!, how does this compare to Diamine 1864?

[BayesianPrior]

 

I don't think those inks mixed together in *any* ratio are going to get you the red sheen that Oxford Blue has. I suppose it's possible, but I think it's unlikely. Honestly, I don't know where you're located, but Diamine inks aren't that expensive compared to some other brands, and a lot of the colors come in smaller 30 ml bottles as well as the 80 ml ones (although the price per ml will be higher than in the larger bottles).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

Thanks Ruth. I can order a 30ml bottle of Diamine for less than 2 quid... Just trying to exercise a little restraint I will probably order a bottle (along with a list of other inks) and report back.

[AndyYNWA]

Seems interesting. Nice colour!

And almost anything that sheens get my attention...

 

It goes into the shortlist.

[AndyYNWA]

BTW, how is it compared to Diamine Majestic Blue?

[lgsoltek]

Great review and comparison!, how does this compare to Diamine 1864?

 

 

BTW, how is it compared to Diamine Majestic Blue?

 

 

Well I have neither of these...

[Cyber6]

I need a bottle of this....

 

Thanks so much for the lovely review....

 

 

 

C.

[gylyf]

I keep telling myself I have enough dark blues, but I couldn't resist getting a 30ml bottle of this one. It just looks so good. Thanks for the review!

[Grafeus]

Nice, thanks for the review. Been using this ink a couple of months now and I like it very much. It's better behaved in terms of feathering/bleed than either Diamine Sargasso Sea or Majestic Blue. The colour is fabulous. I haven't had any cleaning problems yet but we'll see how it does with time. I'd like it to be a little more water resistant (it isn't particularly) but, you know, it is what it is. Nice ink. I think it will be a roaring success for Diamine.

[mehandiratta]

Oxford Blue is Gorgeous...