After writing dry Vega and Altair loaded with Jacques Herbin 1798 Amethyste de l’Oural, I felt like moving right along the shimmer train. Diamine Frosted Orchid was on the top of my list to try…it is purple after all!
For this review I inked up my Sailor Carrot – B Nib. I still try not to use shimmer inks with anything other than C/C pens. Irrational fear or not?
Ink Drying:
Ink Blob:
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Writing Sample:
This ink was a lot dryer than I thought it would be, it was almost not enjoyable to write with, an issue that I have not encountered with other shimmer inks while using the same pen. It is a beautiful color that is in fact reminiscent of an orchid with a frosty sheen over it. Speaking of sheen, this ink has an interesting dark sheen as well as hints of a gold sheen peeking through.
Perhaps because of how dry the ink is, it has quite a bit of shading. That mixed with the soft purple and of course the shimmer has an overall ethereal effect. I would love to use this ink for art, or anything else that requires an ink blob ^_^.
I leave you now with this photo of my doggo having a great time at the park.
SquishyInk 
December 1, 2017 at 1:02 am
Woah! That sheen! Totally Beautiful!
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December 1, 2017 at 10:34 am
I have been looking forward to your review of this ink since seeing your images of it on Instagram. I am a sucker for purple inks and this one really caught my eye for the range of tones and shades and its slightly metallic quality. I am adding it to my wish list.
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December 5, 2017 at 3:24 pm
I’ve used shimmer inks in piston fillers, and while it can be a pain, it tends to come clean.
This is a really nice ink color! If I didn’t already have too many shimmer inks, I’d jump all over it. Enjoying the Herbin Amethyst d’Oural right now.
Thanks for including the picture of your doggo! More dog pictures, please!
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December 8, 2017 at 7:43 am
Beautiful ink, and I love your doggo’s happy little face!
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