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Shimmertastic - Enchanted Ocean

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Diamine Shimmertastic Enchanted Ocean is a dark blue ink from the 2016 collection, renowned for its silver shimmer, subtle red sheen, and low shading that evokes starry winter nights. It offers medium water resistance and quick drying, performing best with broader nibs to showcase its sparkle, though finer nibs may restrict flow due to particulates. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking a mystical, shimmering blue-black for journaling or artistic writing.

Properties
Color Family
Blue
Dry Time
15-30 seconds
Water Resistance
Moderate
Shading
Low
Sheening
Low - red sheen
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

JournalingWinter writingArtBroader nibs

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review #1284: Diamine Enchanted Ocean

Diamine Enchanted Ocean from the 2016 Shimmertastic collection shows gorgeous shading, sheen, and silver shimmer on Tomoe River paper with average flow and 15-second dry time. It's ideal for winter with detailed swabs, writing samples on Rhodia, Tomoe River, and Leuchtturm, plus comparisons to other inks.

Inkmas 10: Diamine Shimmer-tastic Enchanted Ocean

This 2016 Shimmertastic ink is a dark blue with subtle silver shimmer and quick drying, though red sheen is absent; compared to similar teals like KWZ Meet me in St. Louis and Anderilium Flying Blue Squid. Tested with Delike Glass pen on Crossfield Journal paper.

thINKthursday - Diamine Shimmertastic Enchanted Ocean

Diamine Shimmertastic Enchanted Ocean features high saturation, 25-30 second dry times, minimal shading except in broad nibs, and no feathering or bleed-through on various papers. Detailed review includes writing samples and performance notes.

Diamine Enchanted Ocean - Ink Review - The Writer's Armory

Enchanted Ocean is a highly saturated dark blue shimmer ink that smudges easily if hands are moist, with notes on its performance in fountain pens. Review highlights shimmer visibility and saturation levels.

New Ink Review: Diamine Enchanted Ocean Shimmer 2016

Forum review praises the well-saturated dark blue ink with prominent silver shimmer visible even in a medium nib Waterman pen, including user photos and discussion.

Diamine Shimmer-tastic Enchanted Ocean - Vanness Pen Shop

Detailed specs for this 2016 dark blue ink: 15-second dry time, average flow, low shading and red sheen, silver shimmer best in broader nibs, medium water resistance. Includes performance table and usage tips.

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