review: de atramentis dark reseda

Let's look at a De Atramentis ink!

De Atramentis is a small German brand. They make some fun colors in a huge range. Their whole lineup isn't easy to find, so you might have to dig around to find the De Atramentis ink you want.

De Atramentis Dark Reseda is a green with a hint of gray.

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Dark Reseda doesn't have very much water resistance. Most of the dyes will wash off.

The ink was dry to the touch quite quickly! At fifteen seconds it just had a little bit of a smudge, and it was completely dry before the thirty second mark.

It has a little bit of shading in the fine and broad nibs I used here.

On Tomoe River paper, it has about the same amount of shading. It's not much, but it's pleasant.

I compare De Atramentis Dark Reseda to some other murky greens I own. Colorverse Interstellar Space is prtty darn close, though it's slightly more saturated. Nagasawa Kobe Sorakuen Tea Green is more vibrant, while Diamine Salamander leans more gray.

I have this ink in my Lamy Safari, and it has great flow. I really enjoy using this combination!

Dark Reseda is a nice, understated color. I think it would fit in great in business settings if you like an off-black shade. It's easy to read, which I really appreciate.

Where to buy

• Vanness: bottle + sample