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Here is my review for one of the 8 new Diamine 150th Anniversary inks, Diamine Blood Orange: Diamine 150th Anniversary Blood Orange One of the 8 New 150th Anniversary colours available in special 40ml bottles All 16 Anniversary Inks will be made available in standard short European cartridges packs of 20 Flow Rate: Excellent, wetLubrication: Really good on several different papers.Nib Dry-out: Not noticed.Start-up: Immediate.Saturation: Very saturatedShading Potential: Very goodSheen: Not seenShow-Through: Tomoe River 52gsm.Cheaper generic 80gsm printer papers & lined pads.Field NotesCiAK InTempoSpread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Seen on Field Notes.Nib Creep / “Crud”: Not seen, even after over 2 weeks in the penStaining (pen): Not seen - easy clean-upStaining (hands): Not seen - easy clean-upClogging: Not seen. Seems unlikely.Water resistance: Water resistant, but not sold as waterproof.Availability: Will be available from Diamine Inks web-site and other outlets.

In a few weeks time Diamine are adding 8 new 150th Anniversary colors to their range: 8 New 150th Anniversary colors - Blood Orange, Purple Dream, Dark Forest, Lilac Night, Tudor Blue, Espresso, Golden Honey & Burgundy RoyaleAll 16 Anniversary Inks will be made available in standard short European cartridges packs of 20