Van Dieman's Midnight - Blackened Seas is a highly saturated blue-black teal ink with a heavy red sheen, offering a dark, mysterious tone inspired by Tasmania's nocturnal hues. It flows smoothly with good lubrication, shows subtle shading on finer nibs, and provides low water resistance while cleaning up easily from pens and hands. This ink suits writers seeking an elegant, professional everyday black with added depth and sheen for journaling or formal correspondence.
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Ink Review #1628: Van Dieman's Blackened Seas
This detailed ink review evaluates Van Dieman's Blackened Seas, noting its well-behaved performance but lack of standout qualities. The reviewer provides an overall assessment, describing it as fine but not exceptional.
Van Dieman's Ink : Blackened Seas - The Fountain Pen Network
Forum discussion describes Blackened Seas as a dark teal ink leaning blue with a muted undertone, comparing it to Rohrer & Klingner Verdigris. Users share color observations and characteristics.
A Few Van Dieman's Inks - SusieG Studio
The post reviews several Van Dieman's inks, highlighting Blackened Seas from The Midnight Series as a stunning blue/black ink with lovely sheen. It shares personal experiences from swatching and initial impressions.