Diamine Fountain Pen Ink – Teal
Originating in the 1800’s, Diamine Ink has a long history and has been developed into one of the finest quality fountain pen inks on the market. It’s reliability has lead it to become one of the most sought after inks by both professionals and beginners. This Diamine Teal ink is suitable for any brand of fountain pens, making it a convenient purchase too. It is a water-based non-toxic ink, making it a safe option for vintage pens in particular. The Teal colour of this ink is not overly saturated and thus has a beautiful depth to it. It is also versatile in the sense that it has the ability to be easily mixed with other colour inks and create new colours. This Diamine ink also has anti-clogging properties, ensuring even and smooth precision across paper.
laurenseraph (verified owner) –
This was the first ink I bought, along with my first fountain pen. I loved it instantly, so it became the first bottle of ink I bought too and I’m disappointed only by the fact that Diamine’s bottles look rather tacky. The name ‘Teal’ is a bit misleading – it’s more of a deep, dark sea green. It’s quite saturated so you won’t get much shading (I’ve been using it in a Lamy Safari with an M nib), but the colour itself is so gorgeous that every time I saw of sheet of paper covered in Teal writing, I wanted to ink up with it again. It’s serious enough to use at work, but also a source of beauty in more personal writing. It writes wet and feathers or bleeds a bit on some papers, including one of my Moleskine journals (their paper quality seems to be inconsistent when it comes to fountain pens), but that problem could perhaps be solved with a finer nib. Although I’ve only just started buying fountain pens and exploring the range of inks, I think Diamine Teal will be one of my staple colours.
Heleen du Toit (verified owner) –
This ink was the gateway to my teal and turquoise ink-obsession. Since purchasing this sample I’ve found Aurora Borealis which is even better.