Dear "Dr. Nib"

[Mendel]

Dear Dr. Nib,

I am seeking immediate triage for an ideal red/burgundy fountain pen ink. I've been using Noodler's Tiananmen. I love the color but find it feathers way too much for my liking, especially when grading papers. I don't want to self prescribe, but I am considering Diamine Syrah. I prefer more burgundy colors, little feathering, and more of a quick drying ink.

Please tell me Dr. Nib, what are your best recommendation(s) that can cure my problem.

 

[Rudy Vey]

A great red is J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink (Rouge Hematite) - the only red I have and use.

 

[Dave258]

A great red is J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink (Rouge Hematite) - the only red I have and use.

I love that ink too, Rudy!

 

[Dave258]

I just got a bottle of Visconti Burgundy ink delivered today, but I have not used it yet... That is reserved for a special pen coming soon!

 

[NexlevMM]

My favorite color being burgundy, I discovered Diamine Syrah in my search for a good one. Check it out, you may enjoy it.

 

[Mr_Spiffy]

A great red is J. Herbin 1670 Anniversary Ink (Rouge Hematite) - the only red I have and use.

I have a sample of it, and I covet a full bottle of it. If not for the price, I'd buy a whole mess of it.

 

[celestino]

Ooooh! Great suggestions, gents! Thank you.

 

[andrew98]

See here. Diamine Oxblood, Noodler's Red Black, and Private Reserve Red Black look nice if you're after a burgundy. I haven't used any of those personally, though.

-Andy

 

[Suzuki]

I like PR Burgundy Mist.