The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen.
Specs
Name: Party Time
Maker: Diamine
Color Family: Pink
Properties: Shimmering, Shading
Gifted to me by my friend and ink-enabler, Greg
What’s in a name?
Originally part of Diamine’s 2021 InkVent calendar and now part of their Red Collection, this hue is meant to evoke the whimsical bubbling exuberance of a new year’s eve party.
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 Tomoe River 68gsm paper using a Conklin Duragraph fountain pen with an Omniflex 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
This ink runs a little on the wet side, making it easy to write with. It does require a lot of agitation (and forcing the ink through the converter, if you’re me) but that blue shimmer is striking against the hot pink hue of the ink. Also, the moderate shading was evident even as I was writing, which is always a bonus. The tone may make it inappropriate for work, but how can you not smile while writing with such a bombastic ink? It’s not eye-bleeding levels of fuschia, but it’s certainly eye catching.
I’d say it will work in any size nib, but be sure the feed channel isn’t too narrow to handle shimmer (and a larger nib will deposit more particulate, of course).
*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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