The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen.
Specs
Name: Meadow
Maker: Diamine
Color Family: Green
Properties: Shading
Purchased at: Goulet Pens
What’s in a name?
Seems to be named for the grassy hue that it is.
Swatches
A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But what about when you’re writing a letter or notes with it?
The above was written on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a Lamy Safari fountain pen with a Medium nib.
Of course, for maximum effect you want to see it in light and in motion. The following video shows the ink swatched on Skylab Letterpress 160gsm cards.
Thoughts
Meadow is a yellow-leaning medium green with some moderate shading properties. It runs a little on the dry side, as inks go, but is a well-behaved ink that embodies a very Spring feel. I don’t have a lot to say about this one- it’s a good ink and the color is straightforward.
*All pics and vid were taken using a Samsung Galaxy S22 and color-adjusted to best reflect the hue of that ink.
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