Van Dieman's Shooting Star is a bold, rich blue ink from the Night series with a striking red sheen and gold shimmer, evoking a starry Tasmanian night sky. Known for its high saturation, smooth wet flow, and lightfast properties, it offers moderate shading and intense visual effects best showcased on quality paper with broader nibs. It suits enthusiasts seeking dramatic, eye-catching inks for journaling or artistic expression.
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Van Dieman's - Shooting Star — Paperemm - Stationery musings
Review notes that Shooting Star is a wet and slightly viscous blue ink with gold shimmer, pleasant for writing and comparable to similar inks in collection.
Van Dieman's Ink Sample Review, Part 1 - The Pen Addict
Detailed review of Van Dieman's inks including shimmer properties, suitability for fountain pens, flow, drying time, and comparisons to art-supply inks.
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