Black Green (Schwarzgrün) - De Atramentis

[visvamitra]

De Atramentis is german manufacturer of calligraphy and writing ink. The inks are hand made (the entire production process is done manually in their manufacturing center) by i's founder - Dr. Franz-Josef Jensen. I believe he uses high quality dyes from well established European companies like BASF and Bayer.

De Atramentis offers a variety of "traditional" fountain pen inks and a broad selection of special and scented inks. I believe they should get more attention as the quality od these fluids is very good and some colors are simply stunning.

Schwarzgrun is rather nice, dark shade of green. I like it. Much more than J. Herbin's Vert Empire.

Ink splash

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Waterproofness

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Oxford Recycled 90g - Kaweco Sport Classic, B

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Calendar, Kaweco Sport Classic B

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[Cyber6]

Really nice green... and it does look like is similar to Vert Empire...

 

 

Thanks for the amazing review Vis...

 

 

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[T4TEXAS]

Thanks. I have been looking for a good green ink. This one suits me well.

[jasonchickerson]

You got me excited with the comparison to Vert Empire. Any chance for a couple of swatches?

[visvamitra]

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[Cyber6]

Although not identical... I am willing to bet no one could tell them apart IF they are not shown side by side...

 

This should go in the Doppelganger thread...

 

 

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[amberleadavis]

Thanks Vis. The ink looks sort of chalky. Is it?

[Frank C]

Thanks for the review. With a name like Schwarzgrün I was hoping for more "Schwartz" and less "grün".

[Abner C. Kemp]

Quite nice. Reminds me a bit of Diamine Beethoven.

[DrDebG]

Great review! Thank you for taking the time to share it. I love you photos and the process you use for your review.