Ink Review: Diamine Flowers Gift Set: Cornflower

[Chrissy]

I'm currently reviewing some of my favourite Diamine inks. This one is from the Flowers Gift Set and is called Cornflower. As Blues are my favourite colours I'm reviewing Blues first

 

• Water test on the review form shows this isn't a waterproof ink, but it's water resistant
• Bearing in mind the paper I use is very smooth, this ink dries fairly quickly.
• It flows very well and lubricates the nib very well. No start-up problems noticed.
• It is currently available in the gift set in 30ml glass bottles that are stable and user friendly.
• It's also now available in 30ml plastic bottles as refills.
• Diamine sell it directly to end-users on their web-site.

[visvamitra]

Nice one. I've just tried warm inks from flower set and they were interesting, especially Gerbera.

[Cyber6]

Nice one. I've just tried warm inks from flower set and they were interesting, especially Gerbera.

 

Gerbera IS interesting... I also really enjoy Carnation... is not your regular pink.

 

 

Cornflower... this is not the kind of blue I enjoy... But thanks so much for the review.

 

 

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Edited February 6, 2015 by Cyber6

[jmccarty3]

Very nice review. I have the flower set, but haven't tried anything but Aster. Will have to give Cornflower a try.

[senzen]

Great review! It's looking very close to Asa Gao?

[The Good Captain]

As mentioned elsewhere - probably my favourite from this set.

[jmccarty3]

Just inked a Pelikan M800 fine nib with this ink. It's a beautiful clear blue, very well-behaved.

[Chrissy]

Great review! It's looking very close to Asa Gao?

Thank you. I have PI Asa gao, I will add a swab test of that as a comparison

[Chrissy]

I have changed the attachment to show a copy with a swab test of P.I. Asa gao as promised.

[amberleadavis]

I received a sample of this one and I admit, I really like it.