Suggestions for a good Deep Blue

**BK_Starkey** · May 2nd, 2012, 02:17 PM

Hey folks. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on a really good, deep, blue.
Maybe something like a midnight blue or slightly lighter.

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks again!

**JustDaveyB** · May 2nd, 2012, 03:11 PM

Looking through the swabs of inks in my collection these look like they may fit within your colour range.
I would have a look at the ink swab images on Goulet Pens or search my blog JustDaveyB for writing sample images of these. Happy hunting!

Visconti Blue
Diamine Midnight
Noodler's Midnight Blue
Pilot iroshizuku tsuki-yo
Diamine Majestic Blue
Pilot iroshizuku asa-goa
Noodler's Bad Blue heron
Noodler's Ottoman Azure
Noodler's Bad Belted Kingfisher
Diamine Denim
De Atramentis Indigo Blue

**Freddy** · May 2nd, 2012, 09:28 PM

I'm a big fan of Diamine Denim.

**JustDaveyB** · May 2nd, 2012, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Freddy

I'm a big fan of Diamine Denim.

I have only inked it up as yet in my Pelikan M620 Madrid with an EF nib so I will be really interested to see have it goes in a broad or stub nib in the future. Does it shade?

**BK_Starkey** · May 3rd, 2012, 09:35 AM

Thanks folks...I looks like after looking around I may be leaning toward Noodler's Navy believe it or not. If the Goulet swab is any indication, that is where my money is (I think.) Although there are some tempting ones that you folks have listed...decisions decisions!

**KrazyIvan** · May 3rd, 2012, 09:43 AM

Do you have any blue ink that you like now? If so, what is it? That would help in stearing you to something you are more likely going to appreciate.

**inky** · May 3rd, 2012, 10:09 AM

Hi Bk, If you're looking towards Noodlers Navy, you might take a look at Waterman Blue-Black (or Mystirious Blue as it's called now.) To my eye there is more of a blue component to the Waterman but it still has some greenish hues to it as well. I'd call it more of a match to a Midnight blue the the Noodler's Navy. That being said, I use both about about the same amount and you can't go wrong either way.

**BK_Starkey** · May 3rd, 2012, 01:41 PM

@KrazyIvan I have actually avoided pure blues for a long time because I did not like them. I have stuck to blue blacks that have more of a green tone to them.
But lately I am changing my mind.
Thanks Inky..I will certainly add that to samples list.

**Freddy** · May 8th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by JustDaveyB

I have only inked it up as yet in my Pelikan M620 Madrid with an EF nib so I will be really interested to see have it goes in a broad or stub nib in the future. Does it shade?

Ironically, I have only used it in my Pilot Penmanship pen which has an incredibly extra fine nib so I can't say about the shading. I looked at your review and you mention that the color doesn't look like stone washed denim. I never thought that was the point. To me it looks like original Levis 501 shrink-to-fit denim jeans before they are washed. It was just that look that attracted me to this ink to begin with. Oh well, YMMV.

jor412 · May 21st, 2012, 10:10 AM

My favorite blue right now is Diamine Majestic Blue. But it seems it has issues such as smearing and staining. I'm looking for a well-behaved ink with good lubrication that is as brilliant.

**KrazyIvan** · May 22nd, 2012, 08:57 AM

Lately, I have been smitten by Waterman Mysterious Blue, AKA Blue-Black which is closer to what you have been using. I do like Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue as a bright but dark blue. Noodler's Blue is also a nice dark but bright blue. It is not as dark as DC Supershow Blue.

**dripdrop** · May 22nd, 2012, 09:49 AM

+1 for Diamine Denim here as well. Big fan.

jor412 · May 22nd, 2012, 09:53 AM

I was looking at the swabs of Noodler's Blue, Aurora Blue, Omas Blue, and Diamine Kensington Blue. They seem right but monitors and swabs are tricky. I have a bottle of Herbin Eclat de Saphir arriving tomorrow. It's in exchange for one that had SITB. If Eclat is bright enough, I might just settle for that. The search for the perfect blue is driving me nuts.

Side story: my converter sprung a leak and I got some Majestic Blue on my table, the floor, and my fingers. It wasn't too hard to get off the table and floor but my fingers are a disaster.

**KrazyIvan** · May 22nd, 2012, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by jor412

I was looking at the swabs of Noodler's Blue, Aurora Blue, Omas Blue, and Diamine Kensington Blue. They seem right but monitors and swabs are tricky. I have a bottle of Herbin Eclat de Saphir arriving tomorrow. It's in exchange for one that had SITB. If Eclat is bright enough, I might just settle for that. The search for the perfect blue is driving me nuts.

Side story: my converter sprung a leak and I got some Majestic Blue on my table, the floor, and my fingers. It wasn't too hard to get off the table and floor but my fingers are a disaster.

I have Noodler's Blue and a sample of Aurora Blue. They are very different. I would say Aurora Blue (Thanks again Eric!) is closer to Baystate Blue with it's purple royal blue hue. Noodler's Blue is more of a dark sky blue.

jor412 · May 22nd, 2012, 10:18 AM

Oh thanks for the useful description. I'd be more inclined toward Aurora Blue then.

I'm also using Lamy Blue-Black and when I run out, I'll probably switch to MontBlanc Midnight Blue.

**KrazyIvan** · May 22nd, 2012, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by jor412

Oh thanks for the useful description. I'd be more inclined toward Aurora Blue then.

I'm also using Lamy Blue-Black and when I run out, I'll probably switch to MontBlanc Midnight Blue.

I have Lamy Blue-Black and hardly use it. It is too chalky and faded for my taste but I keep it around for use on cheap paper.

**lovemy51** · May 22nd, 2012, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by BK_Starkey

Hey folks. Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on a really good, deep, blue.
Maybe something like a midnight blue or slightly lighter.

Any help is appreciated!

Thanks again!

this translate into PR DCSSB to me!

jor412 · May 22nd, 2012, 07:19 PM

Lamy blue black is chalky, so I only use it in my wettest writers. The faded color kind of grew on me. Though yes, my usual preference is for darker inks.