Looking For A Muted Vermilion Ink

[dragos.mocanu]

Greetings,

 

Recently I decided to integrate red into my calligraphy, but I would like to use a very specific shade, which really appeals to my taste. I generally prefer muted/dusty shades, so I'm having trouble finding a suitable red, since most of them are really bright. Below are 2 examples of the color I'm looking for, and I'd like to know if anyone has ever come across such an ink color:

 

1. Excerpt from the Jacqueline's Svaren's amazing book on calligraphy (which I'm still looking for). Most of the text is written in the shade of Vermilion I'd like to use (the plastic bottle pictured here is also in tone with the used color)

 

 

 

2. The Vintage Red Parker Duofold...for me this is the perfect vermilion color:

 

http://www.peytonstreetpens.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/d/u/duo_sr_red_58_1_1.jpg

 

Please let me know what you think.

 

Cheers!

[Abner C. Kemp]

This is a tough one. The closest think I can think of is Noodler's Park Red -- mostly because it is quite unsaturated which gives it a muted look -- not quite a vermillion though. Diamine Vermillion would make sense based on the name but probably much much too bright for what you are searching for. J. Herbin Rouge Opera and Visconti Bordeaux also came to mind but are likely too pink. Caran d'ache Infra Red -- probably too bright -- perhaps diluted a bit.

[Barkingpig]

I have a pen inked @ the moment with "Noodler's Fox" & wonder if it would be a candidate? I happen to like it's rather "unsaturated color."

[Chrissy]

I have recently reviewed Diamine Gerbera ink, and compared with brighter orangey reds, that's fairly muted and similar to this shade.

 

Or Diamine Coral looks similar to the colour type you want.

 

Maybe you could get a sample to try it out first?

[dragos.mocanu]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, but as Mr. Kemp pointed out, it will be a tough one... I'm wondering if I should start thinking about an ink mix and not a standalone color...

 

 

Also found a third example, this time just the color itself:

 

[swanjun]

Gerbera would be a good choice. Possibly Peach Haze, too.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u48/luuuckyclover/IMAG1119.jpg

[jmccarty3]

Try a sample of Iro Fuyu-Gaki. You may want to dilute it a little.

[migo984]

I know exactly the right ink but hesitate to suggest it as sadly it is so hard to find. But I'll include a photo of a swab in case it becomes available again. Fuyu-gaki is a good suggestion as an alternative.

 

 

[dragos.mocanu]

The Kingdom Note ink looks perfect...too bad its so hard to come by...I consider Iro Fuyu-Gaki a bit too bright for my taste.

[HalloweenHJB]

Have you tried Noodler's Cayenne? The color seems just right for what you're looking for,

 

 

but It can be a bit difficult due to the exceptionally long dry time.

Edited December 14, 2015 by HalloweenHJB

[senzen]

J Herbin Orange Indien?

[jmccarty3]

R&K Fernambuk might be worth a try. See the Goulet page (http://www.gouletpens.com/rohrer-klingner-fernambuk-50ml-bottled-fountain-pen-ink/p/RK40310050) but ignore their color swatch, which looks very pink. Scroll down to the reviews, which describe the color as salmon or coral.

[Manalto]

Would mixing the proper color with a neutral gray result in the color that Murky (how appropriate!) is seeking?

[lgsoltek]

I know exactly the right ink but hesitate to suggest it as sadly it is so hard to find. But I'll include a photo of a swab in case it becomes available again. Fuyu-gaki is a good suggestion as an alternative.

 

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I wonder if we can achieve a similar colour by mixing Fuyu-gaki with, say, Kiri-same or Fuyu-syogun.

[lgsoltek]

Would mixing the proper color with a neutral gray result in the color that Murky (how appropriate!) is seeking?

That's what I'm thinking too!