Blood-Red Inks?

[Mercian]

Hello

 

I'm new to this site, and one of the things that I'd like to buy is a really, really red ink, one that looks as lustrous as possible on the page. Basically, I'd like something that looks as bright and vibrant and attention-grabbing as fresh blood.

(or Ferrari's racing red)

 

I've been browsing the Ink Reviews on here, and have noticed that some inks look markedly different in scans uploaded by separate reviewers, so have decided to ask for guidance and personal recommendations.

Lastly, I'm intrigued by the look (on The Writing Desk's Diamine bottled inks page) of a new Diamine colour called 'Matador', but it hasn't been reviewed by anyone on here yet. So, I'd be particularly keen to hear from anyone who has had a chance to play with that stuff.

 

Thanks in advance,

M.

[Chiro75]

The scans I've seen of Noodler's Fox Red looks very bright and about like the color you seem to want, but it is one of their "eternal" inks, making it a little pricier than their others at $13.50/1oz bottle.

[Brian C]

You seem to be asking for two different shades. A very bright red and one that looks like fresh blood. Can't help with the bright one, but Diamine Oxblood looks just like blood. Every time I fill a pen and get some on my hands someone will ask how I hurt myself.

[Fabienne]

Try samples of Noodler's Antietam, Diamine Oxblood, Diamine Red Dragon. They are pretty gory.

[Synthy Pelikan]

I too recommend Diamine Oxblood.

Edited March 11, 2012 by Synthy Pelikan

[Chrissy]

As you are in the UK, I recommend Montblanc Alfred Hitchcock ink. It's currently available by mail order from most Mb boutiques but I know that Canary Wharf have some in stock.

[mcbender]

Diamine Red Dragon and Diamine Oxblood both have a very bloody look to them; Red Dragon is a little brighter and closer to fresh blood, while Oxblood has more of a brown component and is closer to dried blood (although, if I'm being honest, I can't always tell the difference between them; they seem very similar to me). Red Dragon is by far my favourite red ink.

 

That said, if what you're looking for is an extremely bright red that pops off the page, you might be happier with Noodler's Fox or J. Herbin 1670, but neither looks much like blood.

[tknechtel]

It's not quite the same thing, but de Atramentis' Kafka ink looks like dried blood...

[Bigeddie]

+1 for both MB Alfred Hitchcock and Diamine Oxblood, although certainly Oxblood is a little darker as mcbender says.

 

Diamine does have a price advantage at £2.65 for 30ml (direct from Diamine) to MB's £11+ for the same amount, but I like the MB colour and I don't use red a lot.

 

MB is Selfridges Birmingham has had MB-AH in stock on my last couple of visits, most recently a week or so ago.

 

I'd be tempted to order 4 different Diamine reds that you like the look of, about £10.50 delivered (free postage over £10!).

[Mercian]

MB is Selfridges Birmingham has had MB-AH in stock on my last couple of visits, most recently a week or so ago.

 

I'd be tempted to order 4 different Diamine reds that you like the look of, about £10.50 delivered (free postage over £10!).

 

Ooh, I'm intending to head on down to Brum soon anyway. Now that I know that Selfridges stock Diamine inks I've got another reason to go

(Albeit with my apologies in advance to my wallet).

[The Good Captain]

As Bigeddie says, check out the Diamine - home-grown and priced superbly.

[danahn17]

It's a little expensive but the J Herbin Hematite Rouge 1670 has a pretty blood-red color to me. In fact, the mineral hematite's name is derived partly from hemia, which is the Greek word for blood

 

It does have a gold flaky deposit on it though sometimes.

Edited March 11, 2012 by danahn17

[Bigeddie]

MB is Selfridges Birmingham has had MB-AH in stock on my last couple of visits, most recently a week or so ago.

 

I'd be tempted to order 4 different Diamine reds that you like the look of, about £10.50 delivered (free postage over £10!).

 

Ooh, I'm intending to head on down to Brum soon anyway. Now that I know that Selfridges stock Diamine inks I've got another reason to go

(Albeit with my apologies in advance to my wallet).

 

Sorry to disappoint, they stock Mont Blanc, not Diamine. Hitchcock is well worth a try though.

 

If you are in Brum, check out the muji shop too, it's 5 minutes down the road and has some very nice (and economic) notebooks.

[The Good Captain]

MB is Selfridges Birmingham has had MB-AH in stock on my last couple of visits, most recently a week or so ago.

 

I'd be tempted to order 4 different Diamine reds that you like the look of, about £10.50 delivered (free postage over £10!).

 

Ooh, I'm intending to head on down to Brum soon anyway. Now that I know that Selfridges stock Diamine inks I've got another reason to go

(Albeit with my apologies in advance to my wallet).

'Write Here' in Shrewsbury stock Diamine, if it's any use.

[maus930]

I agree with the post saying that bright (Ferrari Red) and blood red are two different things -- I use Noodler's Antietam because of it's

resemblance to blood and others have agreed when they see it on paper

[Pickwick]

I agree with the post saying that bright (Ferrari Red) and blood red are two different things -- I use Noodler's Antietam because of it's

resemblance to blood and others have agreed when they see it on paper

 

Are any one of you related to Nosferatu? I'm locking down my computer every night in case any of you should emerge from this fiendish device! Is that a wolf I hear baying in the distance. Just checking for a full moon.

[Pickwick]

Post Script: I'm doing this just in case any one of you might be looking for blood samples for comparison!

[The Good Captain]

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[Pickwick]

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AAAAArrrrrrrGGGGGhhhhh! It is true!!!!!!

 

Be warned I have a wooden stake and mallet by my bedside.

Edited March 12, 2012 by Pickwick

[Arasazi]

You seem to be asking for two different shades. A very bright red and one that looks like fresh blood. Can't help with the bright one, but Diamine Oxblood looks just like blood. Every time I fill a pen and get some on my hands someone will ask how I hurt myself.

 

Haha, yeah same here.

 

As others already mentioned, Oxblood should be good.