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pearlescent - brilliant violet silver

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De Atramentis Pearlescent Brilliant Violet Silver is a highly saturated, vibrant purple ink renowned for its intense silver shimmer that appears mirror-bright in sunlight and works well even in fine nibs.[1][6] It features wet flow, slow drying on quality paper, minimal shading, and low water resistance, requiring regular pen cleaning due to pearl pigments.[1][3][6] Ideal for pen enthusiasts seeking eye-catching effects in cards, art, or special writing rather than daily use.[1]

Properties
Color Family
Purple
Dry Time
30-60 seconds
Water Resistance
Low
Shading
None
Sheening
None
Flow
Wet

Best Uses

Special occasionsHoliday cardsArt

Similar Inks

Diamine Lilac SatinDiamine Magenta Flash

Reviews & Resources

De Atramentis Pearlescent Brillant Violet Silver Ink Review

This ink is very shiny, almost mirror-bright in sunlight, with shimmer visible even in a fine nib. The Brilliant Violet base is saturated with slow dry times on Rhodia but good sparkle across papers.

Ink Review: DeAtramentis Pearlescent Inks - The Well-Appointed Desk

Compares De Atramentis Pearlescent Brilliant Violet Silver to Diamine inks, noting its cooler purple/magenta base and silver flecks. Highlights similarities and differences in shimmer and sheen with other shimmer inks.

de Atramentis Pearlescent Inks - Pens Paper Plans

Discusses Brilliant Violet Silver and other variants, noting abundant shimmer particles but mixed results; silver pairs well with purple though not the reviewer's favorite. Highlights strong shimmer visibility.

De Atramentis Pearlescent Inks - fountain pen ink art

Critiques the Pearlescent line including Brilliant Violet variants for poor stability, bleeding on Rhodia paper, and shimmer that lifts off easily. Compares unfavorably to Herbin and Diamine shimmer inks.

Deatramentis Pearlescent Inks - Brilliant Violet

Forum review praises excellent flow, high saturation, and water resistance of Brilliant Violet Pearlescent with minimal feathering. Provides detailed performance notes on the ink.

De Atramentis Brilliant Violet Copper: Ink Review

Reviews the copper variant of Brilliant Violet, praising the pretty purple hue complemented by copper shimmer despite low shading and challenging cleaning. Notes medium flow and some water resistance.

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