tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post6534229042328343250..comments2023-09-07T06:17:34.153-05:00Comments on Tyler Dahl: Ink Review - Diamine Syrah777http://www.blogger.com/profile/12210751163682142049noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-47009835477158163932011-08-05T07:13:39.763-05:002011-08-05T07:13:39.763-05:00Hey, Tyler. Paper for cheap, eh? Well, I can'...Hey, Tyler. Paper for cheap, eh? Well, I can't give you a source, but I can give you some ideas. First, no matter where I shop, the first thing I do is head for the clearance section. You never know what you'll find. The clearance section in the bookstores always have journals marked down. You can tell by the feel of the paper if it's too thin. Of course, the saturation of the ink and the width of the nib has a profound effect. Even 90g paper can bleed many inks and broader nibs can bleed even dry inks. If you don't mind writing on one side you can cut pages out of journals with a blade and use them to send letters. Also check the craft and art stores like Michael's and A.C.Moore. They have lots of art paper (think watercolors) that would stand up to ink; and the links on many blogs will connect you with lots of retailers. Try the Goulets, too. I wish I had a reliable inexpensive source myself. Just keep looking. It's out there. Somewhere. Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-9922697023004714872011-08-04T08:21:57.117-05:002011-08-04T08:21:57.117-05:00A very good idea Karen. I better try that out, but...A very good idea Karen. I better try that out, but my question is: where can I find FP friendly off white paper. and for cheap?<br /><br />I once got a note written with Diamine Oxblood on off-white paper. It was gorgeous!777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-67999154381858324442011-08-01T11:10:46.502-05:002011-08-01T11:10:46.502-05:00If i understand (and more importantly recall it) c...If i understand (and more importantly recall it) correctly, this new ink was the result of Richard Binder turning over to Diamine his recipe for "Binder Burgundy". They are supposedly the "same" inks. So keep in mind that if you want to try it, you may already have the component inks for it on hand. The original recipe was a 50/50 mix of Waterman Violet and Skrip Red. <br /><br />Good review Tyler!OcalaFlGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-23087785499267126202011-08-01T06:50:10.721-05:002011-08-01T06:50:10.721-05:00Never tried the Syrah, but I have a sample of the ...Never tried the Syrah, but I have a sample of the Red Dragon and I noticed something interesting about it. I have two scribble pads to test out pens and inks--a Rhodia with white paper and a Mead with ivory. The Dragon shows two different aspects of its' personality on different colored paper. I don't know which I like better. Why don't you try that with your inks? You might get some unexpected results!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-69977022628612856462011-07-31T20:03:31.619-05:002011-07-31T20:03:31.619-05:00Yea, the swab did turn out really pinkish. I don&#...Yea, the swab did turn out really pinkish. I don't like it to much either... But in person, I assure you it is much different looking. Just like the writing sample... :)<br /><br />Really, just try a sample bottle and you'll see!777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-63035813861540534542011-07-31T20:02:26.262-05:002011-07-31T20:02:26.262-05:00Yup, it's really an ink that needs to be tried...Yup, it's really an ink that needs to be tried and seen in person, to really get a full idea of how it looks.<br /><br />I'll bet it would make a great holiday-card ink!777 Pen Repairhttp://777penrepair.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-27795402726555399542011-07-31T12:29:35.643-05:002011-07-31T12:29:35.643-05:00I really like the writing sample but I don't l...I really like the writing sample but I don't like the swab so much. Too much red shows in the swab, while the writing sample is the perfect shade of burgundy.Peninkcillinhttp://peninkcillin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95460470231784707.post-50190737223753113082011-07-31T12:18:48.562-05:002011-07-31T12:18:48.562-05:00I completely agree with your review. When I first...I completely agree with your review. When I first saw this color for sale, I didn't even bother getting a sample; I just purchased a bottle of it. I certainly have not been disappointed in that decision and always have at least one pen inked up with it. In fact, come December, I'm even considering writing out and addressing my holiday cards with Syrah. :-)Freddy77macnoreply@blogger.com