EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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March 28th, 2023, 07:06 AM
LizEF

EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

Extra Fine Nib Ink Review: Diamine Meadow

This is review #226 in my series. Here's the YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/Tx9SMbEuIa0

Post-recording notes: This is a bright, yellowish green, but not so yellow or bright as the comparisons. It will still make you think of spring and plants. :) (In my defense: I recorded this on 31 January and didn't consider that it would already be spring by the time you see it...) Cleaning was quick and easy.

The ink in the video is far too dark. Enough that I'm off to check the phone camera settings to see if I messed something up. Nope, camera just wanted this green darker. Couldn't lighten the video color, so check the stills for an idea of how bright the color is.

This ink shootout convinced me to try this ink: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/f...-oto-moegiiro/

Zoomed in photo (Very close - go by this one. :))
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...0&d=1680008624

Screenshot (Text is not quite bright enough.)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...1&d=1680008632

Scan of Completed Review (Very close to what my eyes see, but a little muted somehow.)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...2&d=1680008639

Absorbent Paper Close-up (top is puzzle paper like thick newsprint, bottom is old 20lb copy paper) (Both are very close to what my eyes see.)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...3&d=1680008648

Line width (One of the lines used for dry time. Magnification is 100x. The grid is 100x100µm. The scale is 330µm, with eleven divisions of 30µm each. The line width for this ink is roughly 315µm. With 226 inks measured, the average line width is 295µm.)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...4&d=1680008656

Microscope image (100x. The blue is fairly close, but leaned a little more green in real life.)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...5&d=1680008664

Microscope image (400x. Closeup of one cluster from the previous image. Cool, eh?)
https://fpgeeks.com/forum/attachment...6&d=1680008671

Previous Review: Koh-I-Noor Document Black.

Images also available on Instagram: @zilxodarap.

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Need to catch up on The Adventures of Quin and Makhabesh? Find the whole story here.

Hope you enjoy. Comments appreciated!
March 28th, 2023, 07:17 AM
Yazeh

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

@LizEF. I can't see the images on my phone? Only the YouTube link. Is it me or it fpgeeks? [emoji848]
March 28th, 2023, 07:28 AM
Sailor Kenshin

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

Planet of the Brain-Creatures! Feathers!

Funny…yesterday I wanted a spring-green ink, and considered this one, but in the end I made a mix of Krishna Yellow Valley and Monteverde Yosemite Green (“Yosemite Valley”). It has a similar look.

I hope Quin finds his family. My roots are rotten and slimy, so I like reading about those who are not.

Thanks, LizEF, as always, for the unique reviews and story.
March 28th, 2023, 08:07 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by Yazeh

@LizEF. I can't see the images on my phone? Only the YouTube link. Is it me or it fpgeeks? [emoji848]

FPGeeks will only show images if you're logged in (to FPGeeks). So, are you logged in on your phone?
March 28th, 2023, 08:12 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin

Planet of the Brain-Creatures! Feathers!

:pound: Yeah, good microscopy with this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin

Funny…yesterday I wanted a spring-green ink, and considered this one, but in the end I made a mix of Krishna Yellow Valley and Monteverde Yosemite Green (“Yosemite Valley”). It has a similar look.

:) It's that time of year. Technically, it's been that time of year for over a month. (Namely, that time of year when you're sick of winter. :D )

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Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin

I hope Quin finds his family. My roots are rotten and slimy, so I like reading about those who are not.

:) and :( Family tend to fill the extremes of one's life.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Kenshin

Thanks, LizEF, as always, for the unique reviews and story.

You're most welcome! (PS: USPS tell me it's time to drive out to visit my PO box. :D )
March 28th, 2023, 08:15 AM
Yazeh

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by LizEF

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazeh

@LizEF. I can't see the images on my phone? Only the YouTube link. Is it me or it fpgeeks? [emoji848]

FPGeeks will only show images if you're logged in (to FPGeeks). So, are you logged in on your phone?

Yep, I was. It doesn't matter now, I can see your excellent review on my computer :thumb:
Those spidering images are truly outstanding.
Despite all the snow outside, this colour brings the promise of the spring, thank you :)
March 28th, 2023, 08:39 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by Yazeh

Yep, I was. It doesn't matter now, I can see your excellent review on my computer :thumb:

Hooray! And thank you! :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazeh

Those spidering images are truly outstanding.
Despite all the snow outside, this colour brings the promise of the spring, thank you :)

:) Yep, neat microscopy for this one. You're very welcome!
March 28th, 2023, 08:41 AM
mizgeorge

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

Thank you as always LizEF. I'm not well enough right now to add anything witty or helpful, but wanted to say how much I really do appreciate your fab reviews, and of course the ongoing story. Today's has been a bright spot in a rather cold gloomy day here.
March 28th, 2023, 09:22 AM
TSherbs

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

I have thought about this ink. It ends up a bit too uniform in hue for me: I like a bit more variation in this kind of ink to yellow at times.
March 28th, 2023, 09:46 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by mizgeorge

Thank you as always LizEF. I'm not well enough right now to add anything witty or helpful, but wanted to say how much I really do appreciate your fab reviews, and of course the ongoing story. Today's has been a bright spot in a rather cold gloomy day here.

You're very welcome! Hope you're feeling better soon! :) Wishing you warm, sunny weather, too!
March 28th, 2023, 09:47 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by TSherbs

I have thought about this ink. It ends up a bit too uniform in hue for me: I like a bit more variation in this kind of ink to yellow at times.

I got some decent shading, so it could be you just haven't found the nib that makes it shine. But then, no ink is for everyone, and there are plenty of others to choose from - spring green is a popular color range! :)
March 28th, 2023, 11:19 AM
TSherbs

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by LizEF

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSherbs

I have thought about this ink. It ends up a bit too uniform in hue for me: I like a bit more variation in this kind of ink to yellow at times.

I got some decent shading, so it could be you just haven't found the nib that makes it shine. But then, no ink is for everyone, and there are plenty of others to choose from - spring green is a popular color range! :)

I've never actually used it, I was judging from other photos. I do have a current sample of Robert Oster Citrus, which I like A LOT.
March 28th, 2023, 11:59 AM
LizEF

Re: EFNIR: Diamine Meadow

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Originally Posted by TSherbs

I've never actually used it, I was judging from other photos. I do have a current sample of Robert Oster Citrus, which I like A LOT.

Ah, well, IMO, once you have one of these bright spring greens, there's no need to pursue the rest unless you're dissatisfied with the one you've got. :) I really like Robert Oster Green Lime - it's brighter and more in-your-face than Meadow - which is why I like it. :D