New Akkerman Ink

[kazoolaw]

http://adn.vulpennen.nl/mwa/image/zoom/Dutch_Masters_fountain_pen_ink_by_P.W._Akkerman1.jpg

 

On order with Vanness, with hopes to receive next week, at a higher pricepoint than regular bottles.

 

gary

[lgsoltek]

They offer twice the amount of the regular bottles.

 

I wish they had offered a smaller bottle at a more approachable price tag. 120ml is too much for me.

[visvamitra]

Let's have fun at guessing which Diamine inks they really are. From my previous expeirence with Akkerman inks I'm 99,99% sure they just sell Diamine inks in their bottles. My types are as gollows.

1. Blauw van Vermeer = ?
2. Dou's Emerald Groen = Emerald Green
3. Gele Okre van Frans = Autumn Oak
4. Hals Oud Bruin = Golden Brown (?)
5. Izrael's zeeblauw - Eau de Nil
6. Lievens Kardinaal Pars = Tyrian Purple
7. Rembrandt's Karmozijn = Crimson
8. Ruisdael Stomachtig Blauw = Blue/black / Oxford Blue
9. Steenrood van Vermeer = Crimson (?)
10. Van Huysun's Sapgroen = Meadow
11. Vermeer's Kobaltblauw = Indigo
12. Scharlaken von Jan Steen = Red Dragon

What do you think?

[ca49reber]

http://adn.vulpennen.nl/mwa/image/zoom/Dutch_Masters_fountain_pen_ink_by_P.W._Akkerman1.jpg

 

On order with Vanness, with hopes to receive next week, at a higher pricepoint than regular bottles.

 

gary

Wish I had known Vanness is going to carry them. I have already ordered them from Akkerman.

[Ghost Plane]

There goes the budget...

[white_lotus]

If they are just repackaged Diamine inks, then I'll pass.

[alaskazimm]

If they are just repackaged Diamine inks, then I'll pass.

 

It's been speculated on but I don't think any firm conclusions have been reached on this though.

[inkstainedruth]

My experience with the regular ones I've bought has been that they are *not* just rebranded Diamine inks -- even though the jury is still out as to whether Diamine is making them for Akkerman.

Some of these colors are quite interesting. Not listed on the Vanness site, though -- unless of course they're already sold out....

Budget. I had a budget. I know I did. But given I apparently left my prescription allergy medication in Pittsburgh.... (I'm sure the budget and the nasal spray have run off to Bermuda for the holidays, although their story will no doubt be that they were stolen by gypsies...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[blopplop]

I always forget i have a budget when it comes time to buy new inks.

 

I'm digging the look of those red ones. That Blauw van Vermeer swab might be down my alley too.

 

Wonder how quick someone will do a review on them.

 

Dave

[visvamitra]

Well, I remember comparing inks (text + chromatography) and Voorhut Violet and Damson were identical, Hopjesbruin and Sepia were Identical, Groenmarkt Smaragd and Umber were identical, Garuda Rood and Monaco Red were identical.

[blopplop]

Well, I remember comparing inks (text + chromatography) and Voorhut Violet and Damson were identical, Hopjesbruin and Sepia were Identical, Groenmarkt Smaragd and Umber were identical, Garuda Rood and Monaco Red were identical.

 

Well that's pretty interesting. I certainly don't need to double up on colors from two different ink makers.

[alexander_k]

My experience with the regular ones I've bought has been that they are *not* just rebranded Diamine inks -- even though the jury is still out as to whether Diamine is making them for Akkerman.

Some of these colors are quite interesting. Not listed on the Vanness site, though -- unless of course they're already sold out....

Budget. I had a budget. I know I did. But given I apparently left my prescription allergy medication in Pittsburgh.... (I'm sure the budget and the nasal spray have run off to Bermuda for the holidays, although their story will no doubt be that they were stolen by gypsies...).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Right on both counts, Ruth: there are Akkerman inks I've been unable to find among Diamine's supply, so even if the latter produce the former's inks, even if some are identical, the new series is interesting. After all, there are always similarities between new and old inks of the same manufacturer but this doesn't make the new inks less interesting, as there's always a pen that doesn't seem satisfied with the old stuff.

 

As for ink budgets: budgets? We don't need no inkin' budgets!

[mmg122]

Even if they are the same...I'd buy the Akkerman just for the bottle...one of the cleverest ink delivery systems ever conceived.

[Bo Bo Olson]

From other discussions of Akkerman&Diamine inks. Made by Diamine......Akkerman is slightly differently formulated....don't feather quite as much as Diamine.

 

Most folks in the 'know', said they are not identical....some though are close.

[PAKMAN]

Some of these look interesting, may have to make the 75 mile pilgrimage to Vanness to check them out!

[inkstainedruth]

Well, I remember comparing inks (text + chromatography) and Voorhut Violet and Damson were identical, Hopjesbruin and Sepia were Identical, Groenmarkt Smaragd and Umber were identical, Garuda Rood and Monaco Red were identical.

 

Ah, but how do the inks behave? I have both Voorhut Violet and Damson, and Damson is very dry. I don't remember that about Voorhut Violet (which I've used more recently).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Cyber6]

 

Ah, but how do the inks behave? I have both Voorhut Violet and Damson, and Damson is very dry. I don't remember that about Voorhut Violet (which I've used more recently).

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

 

Yes.. both Vis and Nick tested several (I believe Nick reviewed the whole line of 30+ colors) and both concluded that not only color but also behaviour was identical.

 

I am sorry... I put my money on my two favorites and extremely thorough reviewers of inks..

 

 

Here you can read Nick's notes on Akkerman... https://quinkandbleach.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/p-w-akkerman-inks-test/

 

 

 

C.

[The Good Captain]

I'm definitely going to try some of these in 2017!

[El Gordo]

How, no facets anymore ?

[bobje]

Gordo, good point on the lack of facets in the bottle. The connection to Dutch master painters makes sense. The execution of the bottle packaging and label present a departure, a kind of modern, Erlenmeyer flask, science-lab like approach. The current smaller bottles are more antique and classical looking.