Diamine Master of Puppets (German Exclusive) — Ink Review #169

Diamine Master of Puppets (German Exclusive)

Ink Review # 169


Originally posted on FPN: Jan 29, 2025


Ink: Master of Puppets
Brand: Diamine
Country: United Kingdom; German exclusive.
Availability: 30 ml and 80 ml bottles from Fountainfeder, Papier & Stift, and Sakura Fountain Pen Gallery.
Pens Used: Pilot Kakuno EF, Lamy Safari (EF / F / M / B / Stub 1.1), Osmiroid Copperplate.

🧾 Description

This is another German exclusive from fountainfeder: a burgundy ink with heavy murky green / gold sheen, most visible on Midori and Tomoe River 68 gsm.

You will see only a few gold specks on Iroful and Rhodia unless you pour the ink on the paper. If you want sheen, use a wet pen and Japanese paper.

There is no water resistance, so it is suitable for ephemeral thoughts.

The ink is named after Metallica's song. The theme is the master, whether drugs, addictions, inks, or anything else, controlling the human puppet. I could not appreciate the music, but I found the purple / burgundy ink with murky green sheen intriguing.


 

Nick Stewart has a more detailed exploration of this ink:

https://nickstewart.ink/2022/07/08/hells-bells-its-master-of-puppets-stephan-lucht/

🧪 Chroma

Holy chroma. Note the green sheen on the feed of the Lamy Safari.

Chroma

✍️ Writing Samples (scan)

JEF stands for Japanese EF nib.

Rhodia

Iroful

Midori

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Hammermill 20 lb

📸 Photo

Artificial LED light.

Rhodia

Iroful

Tomoe River 68 gsm

Midori sheen

🔍 Comparison

Comparison

💧 Water Test

Left side: 10 seconds under running water. After 24 hours.

Water test

🎨 Artwork

For some reason I could not create a lot or write much with this ink. Maybe it was the name, maybe the lack of water resistance. It is a pity, because it is a solid Diamine ink.

Tick Tock

Inktober yearlong challenge with a cat and mouse theme. 

Diamine Master of Puppets, Kala Nostalgia Gemstone Onyx, and De Atramentis Document Cyan / Turquoise.


Sleeping Volcano

Diamine Master of Puppets. Talens Sketchbook. 

What I Liked: Colour and gold / green sheen.

What I Did Not Like: Not water resistant, and the name.

What Some Might Not Like: Maybe if they do not like Metallica.

Writing Experience: Wet and well lubricated.

Pros: Excellent lubrication, strong sheen on the right papers, intriguing colour.

Cons: No water resistance.

🧷 Ink Characteristics

Shading: It will not win awards.

Ghosting: Yes, on cheap paper.

Bleed Through: Yes, on cheap paper.

Flow Rate: Wet.

Lubrication: Excellent.

Nib Dry-out: Did not notice.

Start-up: Good.

Saturation: Saturated.

Shading Potential: No.

Sheen: On most Japanese paper; a wetter pen is better.

Spread / Feathering / Woolly Line: Did not notice.

Nib Creep / Crud: Did not notice.

Staining (Pen): No.

Clogging: No.

Cleaning: Easy.

Water Resistance: Non-existent.

💬 Closing

No fountain pens were harmed in preparing this review. 😉

Please don't hesitate to share your experience, writing samples, or any other comments. The more the merrier. 😊


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