de Atramentis Pearlescent Inks

[naimitsu]

So it looks like de Atramentis has jumped onto the shimmer/pearlescent wagon.
It's currently on MassDrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/de-atramentis-pearlescent-inks?referer=TXL22S)as a 4-Pack for $39.99 + Shipping

For the most part, they are very similar. Some of the colors have the same colored shihmmer/pearl (dA Columbia Blue & D Blue Pearl), but others seem to have the opposite shimmer/pearl (dA Camilia Red & D Red Lustre).
One notable addition to the shimmer/pearl lineup if you gather them all up together is dA Magenta Red. I haven't seen a similar color from Diamine or J. Herbin 1670's. (If I'm wrong, please correct! I haven't been in ink world for a few months due to the rapid approach of two costume events I am attending... with a potential 3rd)

I haven't decided if I want to get any (read: all) of them yet.
I have most of the Diamines, 4 of the J. Herbin 1670s, and probably more ink than I could use in a lifetime.


So to add to the complication... apparently you can select which metallic you want in the ink. Since I was on the fence, I hadn't hit "Join Drop" so I didn't see it before.
The options are:
Bronze
Copper
Gold Silver


Here are the swatches I found for comparison:

de Atramentis
https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/de-atramentis-pearlescent-inks/MD-23069_20160930131630_5346e7eb8e9b1d18.jpg?auto=for mat&fm=jpg&fit=max&w=897&h=764&dpr=1&q=80

Diamine
http://cdn-tp1.mozu.com/6639-8588/cms/8588/files/44273fdf-86e5-4cb7-b7f1-0621999d65b9

J. Herbin 1670
http://cdn-tp1.mozu.com/6639-8588/cms/8588/files/e191127c-687c-4d4a-b3d1-f69aeda233b9

[Chrissy]

I have 12 brand new Diamine shimmer inks to test and can confirm there is a new red called Fire Storm red with silvery pink shimmer in there. There is also one called Magenta Flash with silver. I've just returned from Florida, and haven't inked up all 12 samples yet. However, I will get onto it asap. :)

[sgtstretch]

I'm looking forward to seeing those Chrissy!

[Chrissy]

I just did some very quick swab tests. Sadly there was no sun to show the shimmer, but this gives you an idea of the basic ink colours.

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[The Good Captain]

I have 12 brand new Diamine shimmer inks to test and can confirm there is a new red called Fire Storm red with silvery pink shimmer in there. There is also one called Magenta Flash with silver. I've just returned from Florida, and haven't inked up all 12 samples yet. However, I will get onto it asap. :)

Those two named inks are certainly in the 12 and I think the latest colours are really nice. I look forward to seeing your reviews, as ever.

[migo984]

Blearghhhh. More icky sparkle.

[carlc]

Blearghhhh. More icky sparkle.
Amen to that.

I've been hunting for a non sparkly bottle of Herbin 1670 Blue Ocean for a long time. I know it existed but was too late in starting to look for it.

[Scooby921]

Blearghhhh. More icky sparkle.
Amen to that.

I've been hunting for a non sparkly bottle of Herbin 1670 Blue Ocean for a long time. I know it existed but was too late in starting to look for it.
If you let it sit on a shelf for a day the gold "flake" settles to the bottom. As long as you don't shake it you should be able to ink up your pen without the sparkle.

[grainweevil]

I actually did that with my only sparkly and then decanted the ink off; a couple of times and I had a nice load of sparkle-free writing fluid (because I liked the ink, just not the glitter) and a small, super-concentrated sparkly amount that, should the mood take me, I can use with a dip pen.

[Woody]

Blearghhhh. More icky sparkle.
Amen to that.

I've been hunting for a non sparkly bottle of Herbin 1670 Blue Ocean for a long time. I know it existed but was too late in starting to look for it.

I've been letting all the sparkle settle in the bottles. Works for Blue Ocean.
Ooops. .somebody beat me to it.