Today we will be reviewing Van Dieman's: Pas De Deaux from their Encore collection. These inks are inspired by theater, opera, and ballet.
Swabs:
Pas de Deaux is a color-shifting ink that transitions from a pale purple to light blue as it dries. This ink had medium shading and no sheen. The color is a baby's blue.
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| Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm |
Dry Time/Water Resistance:
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| Tsubame Note Ink Collection Card |
This ink had an average dry time of 15 seconds and medium water resistance.
Writing Sample:
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| Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm |
This ink had an average saturation and dry flow.
Overall: Van Dieman's Pas de Deaux is a pale blue ink with purple hues in larger swatches. This ink would be best used with broad nibs or paintbrushes as it is dry.
Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.




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