Diamine Shimmertastic Tropical Glow is a well-saturated turquoise ink featuring prominent silver shimmer particles that create an iridescent effect on the page. The ink dries quickly with low water resistance and minimal shading, making it ideal for journaling and everyday writing in medium to broad nibs, though users should avoid ultra-fine nibs due to occasional skipping from the shimmer particles.
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Ink Review #229: Diamine Shimmertastic Tropical Glow
Comprehensive review of Diamine Tropical Glow, a medium turquoise ink with high silver glitter. Tests cover dry time (10 seconds), water resistance (low), flow, and writing samples on Tomoe River paper.
Ink Review #1313: Diamine Tropical Glow
Detailed review from Mountain of Ink featuring swabs, writing samples on multiple papers, dry time (10 seconds), water resistance (medium), and comparisons to similar inks. Includes recommendations for nib sizes.
Review: Diamine Tropical Glow - Ink Between the Teeth
In-depth review covering Diamine Tropical Glow's turquoise color with silver shimmer, water resistance, dry time (15 seconds on Kokuyo paper), shading, and shimmer performance. Includes discussion of bottle design and pen recommendations.
thINKthursday – Diamine Shimmertastic Tropical Glow
Review from Anderson Pens evaluating Tropical Glow's performance on Rhodia paper, including flow, feathering, and bleedthrough characteristics.
Diamine Shimmertastic Inks Review - Pens Paper Plans
Comprehensive review of the Shimmertastic collection including Tropical Glow, described as a deep turquoise with silver sparkle similar to Diamine Marine. Covers color saturation, shimmer visibility, and usability compared to other shimmer inks.
New Ink Review: Diamine Tropical Glow Shimmer 2016
Community review from Fountain Pen Network discussing Tropical Glow as a well-saturated ink with easily visible silver shimmer, tested with a Lamy Nexx M nib.
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