Ink Review: Diamine Music Gift Set: Chopin

[Chrissy]

I'm currently reviewing some of my favourite Diamine inks.

 

This is Chopin from the Diamine Music Gift set.

 

I didn't think I would ever be able to afford to buy the Diamine Music Gift Set, so I was really pleased to find that Diamine now sell all of their Gift set inks in 30ml plastic refill bottles. To be honest, the glass bottles in the set are much nicer, but as the ink is exactly that same, it means that at least I can try some of them.

 

• Bearing in mind the paper I use is very smooth, this ink dries quickly.
• It flows less wet than some Diamine inks, but seems to lubricate the nib quite well. No start-up problems noticed. No skipping noticed.
• It is currently available as one of the gift set of 10 x 30ml glass bottles, or single 30ml plastic refill bottles. Neither of these has an inkwell
• Water test on the review form shows this isn't a waterproof ink. It washes off skin very easily.
• Diamine sell it directly to end-users on their web-site.
• It's reasonably priced.

[Newjelan]

Thanks for the review. This is a favourite of mine.

[Chrissy]

I must admit when I first saw it I didn't think I would like it but the more I write with it, the better it seems to get.