Lamy Dark Lilac (2016) vs. Lamy Dark Lilac (2024) vs. Lamy Blackberry
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- Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024
- There is a lot of news and speculation in the community about this, and this all stirred about after I recorded my video, so the video doesn’t mention any of that. This is a really super chatty video!
Fountainpenmemes on Instagram has “opened a case” investigating the matter - check them out here: / fountainpenmeme
*IS IT THE SAME???*
This is what everyone wants to know. My conclusion: no. The base color is not as blue or as rich. The sheen is completely different (green vs gold) and overpowering. This is not the same as original Lamy Dark Lilac, in my opinion. They might CALL it Lamy Dark Lilac, but it doesn’t look the same to me. It’s been 8 years since the original LDL, so maybe they can’t get the same ingredients, and I don’t fault them for that. But I think calling it Dark Lilac is going to make people mad.
THAT said, it’s a nice color. But Lamy Dark Lilac is SPECIAL. There’s nothing like it, no matter what dupe people seem to find that seems “close enough”. This isn’t even “close enough”.
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the KITTEH is the highlight!!!!! So precious and huggable and snuggleable.
She is the star of the show 😂
*HI* Ms. Purl! 🐱
Extremely pleased you did not edit out Pearl's shenanigans. Pearl was NOT having Lamy's marketing gimmick.
I love how Pearl snapped to attention when she heard the word "treat". And the fact that dangling Lamy blotter paper is the equivalent of having toilet paper on your shoe...that's the kind of commentary that compels me to watch swatching videos when I'm not looking to buy more ink. 😂
😂😂😂 this comment made me laugh out loud. I’m glad you enjoyed it! She’s a stinker!
The new Dark Lilac reminds me of FWP Poison Envy without the shimmer, while the Violet Blackberry reminds me of the Diamine Inkvent ink Seize the Day.
And Lamy really dropped the ball on providing clear info about this renewed Dark Lilac...
Someone else mentioned Sieze the Day in comparison to Blackberrg, and I want to see them side by side! I didn’t use that one much because I remember it smelling weird.
@@inksplatMike Matteson put Seize the Night next to Violet BlackBerry in his video (at timestamp 11:50) and they’re pretty similar!
The comparison we needed. 🙌 I have to say, Lamy could not have made this more confusing if they tried. 😂 I would've loved to be a fly on the wall in the meetings for this new dark lilac and its planned launch. Also I was not prepared for the amount of green sheen on that new DL swatch card! I ordered it from S&S as well, but it's ok, I knew it was uncertain and I'll give it a try. It does look like Vinta Makopa!
You're the first one out of the box to do all 3. And that was fast too. From the swatches it looks like all sheen for all but the original. The chromatography definitely shows the the red supply change. While I don't have any of the 3, and don't know if I will, the commotion of the last couple of days over this ink was interesting. I still feel like they should be called Eggplant or Aubergine, not Dark Lilac.
I’d ordered the New DL from Stilo e Stile and it got to me in 2 days! And I ordered the Blackberry from a retailer in Canada who had it available a day or 2 before US retailers, and it showed up a few days earlier than expected, so I got lucky with the timing. I’m excited to see what others do with them when the inks are available.
I agree they should definitely call it something else! Apparently someone is going to doing some actual lab tests of each ink!
This was extremely helpful. I just watched the video from Goulet and wanted another opinion and your comparison was really well done and confirmed my first thought that they are not the same and it almost looks green from the sheen. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! The sheen on the 2024 version definitely overpowers the base color, which is not my favorite thing, but it's a lovely ink on its own.
The video I have been waiting for. Saw a post about this ink and really wanted to see a comparison. Thanks.
Love the Pearl content!
When cats decide to interrupt videos is an extra treat 💜💙🩷
haha thank you so much - she's the real star of the show. Dark Lilac, who?
Thank you very much for this great comparison!!!
I think the new Dark Lilac is not as good looking as the original one but it is still nice. Although it looks a bit toxic with this overpowering green sheen. Maybe it is good in a dry writing pen, so that the sheen does not come out that much. The Blackberry ink is also lovely.
You’re the one I’ve been most concerned about as the controversy has unfolded. You and other purple ink devotees are in my prayers during these dark lilac times.
Hi Manda!!! This was great ... I was so curious about these inks & I'm glad you did a comparision!!! It seems like nothing actually lives up to the original Dark Lilac!!!
Purl is so sweet lol Coco also loves to get under the camera!!!❤🐾
It sure isn’t! If you’d like samples of them, I’m happy to send some!
Thanks. I would have liked a normal writing sample of the three inks.
Ooooh Violet Blackberry may be my first ink purchase in well over a year. It's lovely! Hopefully in a thinner nib the sheen won't be too obvious.
I'm quite happy I was never a fan of Dark Lilac, even though purple inks were my weakness, because it's seemed to have caused quite a bit of heartache over the years lol.
The new Dark Lilac supposedly has a different red dye or something than the original. I do think looking at your comparisons they are different enough that perhaps it wasn't wise to rename it Dark Lilac. For people who like sheen, two totally different colors of sheen would make a difference, I think.
Thanks so much for the Pearl shenanigans. It made me smile and feel fuzzy inside.
I’m glad! I had a moment of hesitation once I posted the video, like maybe I should’ve taken it out, but I’ve gotten more comments about her than the ink almost 😂😂😂
Pearl is just too cute! Really enjoyed the comparisons. ❤
Thanks so much!
I wonder if the OG has changed at all over the years? Especially how slight the difference is. Either way, I don’t think it’s cool to reissue what was a limited edition. But definitely change the name if it doesn’t quite match! Though I guess I don’t know the acceptable variance for larger companies like Lamy. In yarn you have to pay attention to dye lots, so maybe ink is prone to similar things but just not talked about outside of variances from smaller ink companies. It seems everyone has a purple with green sheen these days so the new one doesn’t feel that special. All that said, I think I’d find the Blackberry a little more to my liking. But we shall see I guess.
Also, thank you so much for doing this for us!
I agree that it could be a batch or “dyelot” thing. It’s also been 8 years since OG DL was released and they may not have access to the same ingredients for the formula. Calling it the same thing as something so iconic and recognizable and beloved by the community when it doesn’t look the same seems like a bad choice. I’ve had Blackberry in a pen the last few days, and it’s grown on me!
Came for ink, stayed for Pearl!
Great video. I wish the OG Dark Lilac was still available. I want a gallon of it lol! I ordered the new version but based on your video, I think I’ll be disappointed.
purl is the real star of the show. I’m glad she lets me make videos sometimes 😂 I also wish the OG was still around. It’s just *so good*. The new version is lovely as its own thing though. Just disappointing that it’s not the same!
Love the Pearl content! I have never tried Lamy Dark Lilac so I wasn't missing it, but I hoped that it would be the same for everyone who loved it. Obviously not!
Upon reflection I would have to state that the Stile E Stile 2024 version of Dark Lilac is respectfully......hot garbo. That green sheen is pretty obnoxious. It would be very nice without the sheen.
Someone please try diluting the new Dark Lilac a bit and see if that tones down all that sheen. I already have high sheening purples.
So helpful and I’m glad you swatched all three inks! Bummer about the Stilo Stile Dark Lilac 😢
Thank you for the video. Blackberry looks more brown than purple after drying. If I write with fine nib will the violet purple colour will be seen ?
I think it looks more brown due to the sheen! I haven't had it in a fine nib yet, but possibly!
"the problem with cleaning is you can't find your stuff" - way too true
thanks for the "purr-purl" review... i've kinda fallen out of love with lamy as of late, so i dont think ill be rushing out to get either of these, but its interesting to see how newcomers stack up... but i guess they just dont make em like they used to
Just got the violet blackberry cartridges. They did have the new dark lilac but didn't want a big bottle.
Just seeing your video/channel for the first time 3 months later.. Hi Manda, i enjoy your quirkiness and Miss Purl of course is too Divine 🐱💜 i never managed to get any of the Lamy Dark Violet when it came out in 2016, i recently bought some original cartridges as i haven't seen any bottles.. was expensive mind. Im a deep purple fan from what i saw of the original dark lilac i loved. This new one has too much green sheen for me personally, it over powers the purple. I thought since you love the original Lamy dark Lilac you may like Diamine Pansy, i simply love it!! I recently bought Diamine Purple Rain, a German exclusive paying homage to Prince, lovely dark purple with gold sheen.. 💜 Thanks for doing the comparisons, i dont think ill be getting either of the new inks..
PS Have you ever tried Waterman Tender purple, much lighter 💜 but really lovely shader too.
💜 Helen and Fluffy BooBoos my kitty in Northern Ireland
Thank you for leaving the Miss. Pearl content in a lot of people would have edited it out but I loved it made me laugh and I've been having a bad day so thank you for that. And thank you for the comparison I was wondering when and if you were going to do one when I saw earlier today that this was a thing.
OH, that makes me so happy. I posted the video and was immediately like, I should have edited that out. I'm sorry about the bad day, but I'm glad you got a laugh out of it! Yeah, i posted the pics to IG because I didn't have the video uploaded. I was uploading it from mobile on work, and it took ALL DAY. LOL Anyway, I hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
It might be “purl” as in the knitting reference… regardless I agree it was a great choice and a great post!
I got the new Dark Lilac, it is stunning. On my Jinhao 80 with a Lamy nib, it develops crusts around the nib, but that may be just an issue with the Jinha0 80, as it does it also with Diamine Autumn Oak.
Oh yes! Ms. P is definitely the highlight! I love how she misses her pen fans. 😹
With my Kakimori nib, I dip and swish in water, dry it on a paper towel, then use a dry paintbrush to “dust” in the grooves. It gets out the sticky bits of water for me.
Breaking news! 🚨 Manda has all the newest Lamy purples to compare! Thank you for being our resident purple reporter with the latest scoop. 🤘🏼😹✒️💜💜🖋
I ordered this years Lamy Safari pens and ink from atlas pens. Missed your discount 😢. This is first I’m hearing about the “ mystery purple”. I love green so I might enjoy that one. Thanks for sharing ❤
No worries about the code! I hope you enjoy your pens and inks, though! It’s been confirmed the “mystery ink” is the 2024 version of Dark Lilac, and will be part of the main line for Lamy. It should be available in US in March and other European retailers are also selling it. :)
Thanks! Will you also be reviewing the "pink cliff" ink?
Yes! I have a separate video coming with the pens and both inks!
@@inksplat Great!
@@inksplatwhat is pink cliff??
@@mariatriesart8389they issued 2 special edition inks with the bew safaris they just released - violet blackberry and pink cliff. Sadly, pink cliff is actually blue… but it’s a pretty blue. :)
Omg, love Purl. She's such a treasure.💜
This was a very useful video for me. I was in doubt buying the “new” dark lilac and the violet blackberry. Seeing the writen examples and the swatches, I convinced me not to buy them; I don’t like that amount of sheen on an ink. Thanks!
I hereby convene this meeting of the Spectacular Purl Cameo Aficionados to encourage her unrepentantly.
Oh no, I hope she doesn’t read the comments 😂😂😂
There is an ingredient in the LAMY 2016 they no longer make so they had to add a different ingredient so it’s quite different. Much more sheen in the new one. Also LAMY was being sold to a Japanese company when the 2024 was being launched so it was not a priority for them.
any ideas why this ink is no longer produced?
Dark Lilac was a special edition for 2016. It became popular immediately as far as I know. I came into pens just after the craze-or possibly during, but wasn’t involved enough to know anything about it. People have been asking for it for years, but I’m not sure what took so long. I think if they would’ve decided to add it to the standard lineup immediately, it wouldn’t be this confusing. 😂
Pearl!!!
Pearl is a doll! My cat tries to get up on the desk when I’m working on something once in a blue, but I just have to clap my hands loud and down she goes. She’s getting pretty old, 15, and it hurts to jump down so she knows mommy won’t put up with it. lol
Where did you find the stilo?
I’m not sure what you’re referring to! The shop I bought the new dark lilac from is a shop in Europe called Stilo e Stile. However, the pen detectives found out it should be released in the US around March 1, and several other European retailers are also selling it.
Hope that helps. If your question was about something else though, let me know! :)
@@inksplat thanks! I couldn't find anyone selling it here. I'll check them out!
I see Miss Pearl has come to supervise ink testing.
She’s the boss!
very fascinating!
Too bad it's not OG Dark Lilac...
So far the only purple with green sheen I like is 'Pennonia x Inkdependence Borahae'. There is something about it that appeals to me.
Reids is near Calgary!
I was tossing the box after I filmed, and I noted the location. lol. silly me. they were great though!!
Purr pearl is the show. :)
She is!! 😹
Now I am curious how much similar is the new DL to iroshizuku yamabudo or manggis (Diamine special release) or diamine pansy
Enjoyed your review a lot
Good question! I don’t have that Diamine ink, but I do have yamabudo! I’ll have to check it out and let ya know!
Omg thank you
You’re welcome!
BlackBerry fan here.
I’ve been using it in a pen the last few days and it’s lovely!
Thanks.
You're welcome!
Too bad it’s not the original - I’ve heard people extolling it for years. Definitely loved the Pearl content! Aren’t they funny? My Fred used to plop himself down on whatever I was reading he was the master of dead-weighting 😅
I agree in that they should have been allowed to call it “Dark Lilac” as an ink was previously released with that name.
The problem isn't the name - it's the horrible green sheen! I'm glad they finally took the issue with DL more seriously.. they could have avoided this by simply adding silver sheen instead of the gold and it probably would have been an improvement. I get that they no longer have access to a required dyestuff in the original, but that doesn't explain the horrid green sheen made worse by overdoing it. The green was an unwelcome development and from what I'm seeing it's not a purple ink anymore - it's just green in every writing sample I see.