Yet Another Tbb Substitute

[tonybelding]

In the past I've looked for a lower-maintenance ink that can approximate the appearance of Noodler's Texas Blue Bonnet (albeit without the bulletproofness). Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo is close, but costly and a bit too dull in color. DA Steel Blue is close, but a bit too vibrant in color -- and I'm not sure it's all that low-maintenance either.

 

So, tonight I came up with: 2 parts Diamine Asa Blue, 1 part Diamine Eclipse, 2 parts distilled water.

 

It's a nice, dark blue (but not blue-black) without any purple tint. It's not expensive, and my experience with Diamine suggests it should be low-maintenance. It should make a good everyday writing ink. I'm gonna give it a try.

 

[UDog]

Okay, Tony, I'll try it too.

[Frank C]

Can either of you post a sample of this concoction? I like dark blues and blue-blacks.

[UDog]

Tony, I think you're up.

[tonybelding]

Here we go. . .

[Frank C]

I think that you've hit it. I like Texas Blue Bonnet quite a bit.

[amberleadavis]

My most recent bottle is different, it's turquoise.