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Eau de Nil

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Diamine Eau de Nil is a gorgeous dark teal ink with pronounced shading that ranges from pale blue to deep blue-green, making it visually striking on quality papers. Known for its reliable performance across various paper types, good flow, and reasonable price point, it's an excellent choice for writers who appreciate color variation without sacrificing everyday usability. The ink performs beautifully on fountain pen-friendly papers but shows some feathering on cheaper stock, making it best suited for those with access to quality writing paper.

Properties
Color Family
Teal
Dry Time
20-40 seconds
Water Resistance
Low
Shading
High
Sheening
Low - black sheen with purple-copper accents
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Everyday writingJournalingCreative writingGeneral correspondence

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review #1123: Diamine Eau de Nil

Comprehensive review of Diamine Eau de Nil describing it as a lovely dark teal with average flow, low water resistance, and nice shading. Includes detailed testing on multiple paper types with dry time (20 seconds) and comparisons to similar inks.

Diamine - Eau De Nil - Inky Inspirations Fountain Pen and Ink Reviews

Detailed review highlighting Eau de Nil as a mid-teal peacock blue with excellent shading capabilities and strong performance across multiple paper types. Notes its reasonable pricing and sharp stroke profiles on both quality and office copy paper.

Ink Review #208: Diamine Eau de Nil - Fountain Pen Pharmacist

Professional review describing Eau de Nil as a bluish-green ink with high shading and low red sheen. Documents dry time of 40 seconds and medium-high water resistance with detailed testing on Tomoe River paper.

Diamine Eau De Nil – Handwritten Ink Review

Personal handwritten review praising Eau de Nil as a great shade of blue/green with excellent shading properties that works well in any nib size. Highlights the ink's balanced color profile and ease on the eyes.

Diamine Eau de Nil ink review – Ian Hedley Art

Casual but informative review characterizing Eau de Nil as a lovely color with noticeable shading and very quick drying time. Includes video demonstration of the ink in use.

Ink Review: Diamine Eau De Nil - The Fountain Pen Network

Community-sourced review from The Fountain Pen Network forums describing Eau de Nil as a blue-teal with grey undertones that doesn't lean heavily green. Notes it as a less saturated, slightly drier ink.

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