Diamine Sherwood Vs Emerald

[CivilServant]

Which one do you like better and why? And which one is lower maintenance?

[Runnin_Ute]

I haven't tried Emerald but have used Sherwood Green extensively. In fact I have it in a pen right now. A True Writer Silver Anniversary with a fine nib. I have also used it with other pens, but like it with this one. Never had a hard starting problem. (I do know at least one person that has had a different experience)

[inkstainedruth]

I haven't tried Sherwood; I've considered trying it at some point, because I don't really have much in the way of a dark green. Emerald is probably one of my favorite-most green inks. I just checked my old notes/review of it and noted at the time that it seemed to be fairly wet but was also tested in a juicy Morrison ringtop. It's a great color, and seems to have at least some water resistance as well. Don't remember how it was to flush out (other than that filling a ringtop lever filler is a PITA if the ink isn't close to the top of the bottle or sample vial).

Apparently I've also used it in one of the Vacumatics, which are also a PITA to flush, without issue.

Hope that helps you some.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[ac12]

Brad is referring to me.

 

I have Sherwood Green.

It is a nice color.

But, it has been a PiA to use. It dries in the nib and clogs many of my pens (tested in 6 pens so far).

My conclusion is that the pen needs to be a wetter flowing pen. Thin ink channels are more likely to clog than wider ink channels.

I like the color enough to still be looking for which of my pens it will work well in.

[Margana]

Diamine Emerald has been in my collection for around ten years. I've never had a problem with it and have used it in a wide variety of pens. Sherwood is much darker and slower to dry. In that color category, there are other inks I prefer.

 

[Chrissy]

Diamine Sherwood Green is considered by several forum members that I know to be the only green ink you need in a collection. Both Sherwood and Emerald are low maintenance in my experience.

 

Diamine Umber is now renamed as Diamine Green Umber. I'm about to review it.

 

I have reviewed Sherwood Green and Emerald Green. Other reviews are also available for both of these inks. You can find them in the Ink Reviews Forum Index.

[CivilServant]

Thanks for the help guys! I have decided to get Sherwood Green and Regency Blue from Diamine.

[Chrissy]

I think they are great choices. I really hope you like them.

[Runnin_Ute]

Thanks for the help guys! I have decided to get Sherwood Green and Regency Blue from Diamine.

Enjoy!

 

No personal experience with Regency, but I am sure it is great.