The Ink Series: Van Dieman’s Encore Collection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Encore-fountain-pen-ink-collection-boxes-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a>Van Dieman’s Encore Ink Collection features 16 all new ink releases. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Van Dieman’s Encore Collection<\/a> was a summer 2024 release featuring a variety of ink colors with varying properties including sheen, shimmer, shading, and dual-toned inks. All 16 inks in the collection are inspired by opera, ballet, and theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\nColors Included in the Van Dieman’s Encore Collection:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Avant-Garde: Pink-purple ink with green gold sheen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pas de Deux: Multi-tonal shading lavender purple ink that separates into pink and blue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Le Grande Jet\u00e9:Blue-grey shading ink with silvery blue-gold shimmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barber of Seville: Royal Blue ink with a regal red sheen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Swan Lake: Light pink shading ink with silvery blue gold shimmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Marriage of Figaro: Deep dark blue\/black ink with dark red sheen and shimmer separating between gold and rusty red<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crescendo: Red ink with a bold gold sheen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Aria: Warm olive ink with minor color variation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lost Love Letters: Multi-tonal shading ink that appears light green in the bottle. The actual color of the ink will depend on the paper\/pen combo you use and can vary from light greys, olives, and ambers, separating out into pinks, blues, and greens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cupid’s Bow: Fleshy pink shading ink with silvery blue-gold shimmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Madam Butterfly: Mauve grey ink with iridescent color-changing shimmer shifting between gold, pink, and green<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Graceful Pirouette: Mauve-grey shading ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stage Fright: Grey blue ink with a light teal tone<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Prima Donna: Soft pink shading ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Maestro: Yellow ink with a hint of lime green (and showing darker, greener variations in pools and halos)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The ink featured in today’s review is Graceful Pirouette ink. Let’s learn more about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s Featured Ink:\u00a0Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch-showing-bottle-and-box-1024x693.jpg\")
<\/a>Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review, featured ink is a shading mauve-pink ink. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nGraceful Pirouette fountain pen ink is a super light shading ink with an interesting grey color that veers towards a dusky mauve color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
***Wondering where to find the giveaway for the inks in our weekly ink reviews? You\u2019ll find the inks featured in our weekly ink reviews as prizes in\u00a015 on the 15th: GIVEAWAY DAY<\/a>\u00a0with Pen Chalet. Once a month, on the 15th, we run a giveaway with 15 fun pen and ink prizes. You\u2019ll have to check it out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nOther Products and Items Used During Today\u2019s Fountain Pen Ink Review:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch-supplies-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a>Other products we used during the review: Brause nib holder and 5mm ornament nib, paint brush, etc. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHere are a few other items we used during today’s ink review. Some are common household items, and others are items you can find for sale at PenChalet.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Rhodia lined paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cotton swab<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- paint brush (in the swatch video)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- J Herbin spiral glass dip pen<\/a> (writes similar to medium size nib)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"El](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Blue-Dragon-2024-Special-Series-inks-with-dip-pens-e1725470593170-1024x453.jpg\")
<\/a>Glass dip pens were used during today’s ink review. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTest Results: The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here’s a peek at the test results we got during today’s workup. We’ll run through the results with you below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/van-diemans-encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-test-results_august-2024-808x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink review test results. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nInk Review Testing Factors: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For today\u2019s Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink review, we used a J. Herbin spiral glass dip pen on Rhodia lined paper. You could see different results if you use a different size nib or paper or have a significantly different writing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Are the Van Dieman’s Encore Ink Packaged? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch_STORY-576x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review, we mimicked a sketch tutorial of Meloetta from drawingtutorials101.com for the ink review sneak peek video and images. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nVan Dieman’ Encore fountain pen inks are opera-themed and the theme is very prevalent in the art featured on the cardboard packaging. The outer box has a lot of beautiful details showing off a grand stage with the traditional curtain, etc. The Encore Collection also features a new glass 40ml ink bottle. The bottle is heavy-weighted and features the ink name clearly. The actual shape of the ink bottle is unique and interesting – it reminds me a bit of a traditional female opera lead having just taken a deep breath to prep for a powerful note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Did This Week\u2019s Ink Fair in the 1-Dip Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We did a 1-Dip Test with the Graceful Pirouette ink, and the ink was able to write all three lines on paper with plenty of ink left over on the dip pen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Fast Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Dry? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch-painting-and-bottle-of-ink-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a>The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink showed a dry time of appox. 5 seconds. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn today’s review, we saw a dry time of approximately 5 seconds (which is impressive indeed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Bleed Through? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When using Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink on Rhodia lined paper, we saw no bleed-through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was There Any Feathering During the Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
During today’s ink review, we also saw no feathering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Does Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Stand Up to Water? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Graceful Pirouette ink is not waterproof, but we put it to a water test anyway. We put down a writing sample, let it dry for a minute, and then ran a wet cotton swab over the writing to see how the ink responded to water. Here’s what we saw: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Practically no line distortion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Very little to no fading of lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Slight feathering of the ink<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The ink did not spread or run<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barely any bleeding at all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink does not run when wet; you can’t really tell water was applied to the writing at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Have Any Good Shading Traits? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch-closeup-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a>The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette fountain pen ink has good shading possibilities. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere’s a time and a place for all the different ink properties you see popping up in the industry, but shading is the most versatile. You don’t need to worry about “shading” clogging up your feed, or gunking up your converter. And it’s a subtle enough variation that many shading inks can pass as good everyday inks. Watching how Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink performed during today’s review, we’d describe it as a super light subtle shading ink treading the line between grey and mauve taupe. (It doesn’t look grey when you create a swatch with a cotton swab). The ink shows up surprisingly well with a dip pen and it is plenty dark enough to see writing clearly on the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does Graceful Pirouette Have Any Shimmer or Sheen? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview_STORY-576x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette fountain pen ink has no shimmer or sheen. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a bit more “fun” than shading can bring to the table, like some shimmer or sheening, you won’t find any here. The Van Dieman’s Encore Graceful Pirouette ink is a good shading ink, but it does not have any sheen or shimmer properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Conclusion: Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Van](\"https:\/\/www.penchalet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/encore-graceful-pirouette-ink-review-sneak-preview-Meloetta-Pirouette-sketch-showing-shading-1024x512.jpg\")
<\/a>Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink is a mauve-grey ink with plenty of shading possibilities that works as an everyday ink. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink review is complete, and it’s time to come to some final conclusions. What did we think about this fountain pen ink? It’s a unique grey\/mauve color that does not bleed\/run (even when exposed to water) and has a surprisingly dark color once your writing is dry. The ink presents a more mauve look when applied with a cotton swab, and more of a grey look when used with a glass dip pen. Van Dieman’s are good quality, and this is a fun new collection that takes the “theme” in a bit of a new direction for the brand and even introduces a new 40ml ink bottle. I’d say that Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette is an interesting shading grey ink that likes to masquerade as mauve depending on the application process, and I’d feel comfortable turning to it as an everyday fountain pen ink with enough potential to keep me entertained for fun projects, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shop Your Favorite Pens and Inks at Pen Chalet <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Thanks for joining us for today’s fountain pen ink review. Don’t forget to check out 15 on the 15th to see which featured ink review inks are up for grabs this month, and what OTHER prizes we’ve included in the monthly giveaway. Shop all your favorite pens and inks every day at PenChalet.com. <\/p>\n\n\n
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Other Resources:<\/b>
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Buy Pen Ink & Refills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Come take a look at today's Van Dieman's Graceful Pirouette ink review, featuring one of the fountain pen inks in the recently released Encore Collection. Read the full review to find out more about the properties you can expect with this ink, as well as more info on how it performs during standard ink review
<\/a>The Van Dieman’s Encore Collection<\/a> was a summer 2024 release featuring a variety of ink colors with varying properties including sheen, shimmer, shading, and dual-toned inks. All 16 inks in the collection are inspired by opera, ballet, and theater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ink featured in today’s review is Graceful Pirouette ink. Let’s learn more about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Graceful Pirouette fountain pen ink is a super light shading ink with an interesting grey color that veers towards a dusky mauve color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ***Wondering where to find the giveaway for the inks in our weekly ink reviews? You\u2019ll find the inks featured in our weekly ink reviews as prizes in\u00a015 on the 15th: GIVEAWAY DAY<\/a>\u00a0with Pen Chalet. Once a month, on the 15th, we run a giveaway with 15 fun pen and ink prizes. You\u2019ll have to check it out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few other items we used during today’s ink review. Some are common household items, and others are items you can find for sale at PenChalet.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a peek at the test results we got during today’s workup. We’ll run through the results with you below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For today\u2019s Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink review, we used a J. Herbin spiral glass dip pen on Rhodia lined paper. You could see different results if you use a different size nib or paper or have a significantly different writing style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Van Dieman’ Encore fountain pen inks are opera-themed and the theme is very prevalent in the art featured on the cardboard packaging. The outer box has a lot of beautiful details showing off a grand stage with the traditional curtain, etc. The Encore Collection also features a new glass 40ml ink bottle. The bottle is heavy-weighted and features the ink name clearly. The actual shape of the ink bottle is unique and interesting – it reminds me a bit of a traditional female opera lead having just taken a deep breath to prep for a powerful note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We did a 1-Dip Test with the Graceful Pirouette ink, and the ink was able to write all three lines on paper with plenty of ink left over on the dip pen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In today’s review, we saw a dry time of approximately 5 seconds (which is impressive indeed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n When using Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink on Rhodia lined paper, we saw no bleed-through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n During today’s ink review, we also saw no feathering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Graceful Pirouette ink is not waterproof, but we put it to a water test anyway. We put down a writing sample, let it dry for a minute, and then ran a wet cotton swab over the writing to see how the ink responded to water. Here’s what we saw: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink does not run when wet; you can’t really tell water was applied to the writing at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There’s a time and a place for all the different ink properties you see popping up in the industry, but shading is the most versatile. You don’t need to worry about “shading” clogging up your feed, or gunking up your converter. And it’s a subtle enough variation that many shading inks can pass as good everyday inks. Watching how Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink performed during today’s review, we’d describe it as a super light subtle shading ink treading the line between grey and mauve taupe. (It doesn’t look grey when you create a swatch with a cotton swab). The ink shows up surprisingly well with a dip pen and it is plenty dark enough to see writing clearly on the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re looking for a bit more “fun” than shading can bring to the table, like some shimmer or sheening, you won’t find any here. The Van Dieman’s Encore Graceful Pirouette ink is a good shading ink, but it does not have any sheen or shimmer properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette ink review is complete, and it’s time to come to some final conclusions. What did we think about this fountain pen ink? It’s a unique grey\/mauve color that does not bleed\/run (even when exposed to water) and has a surprisingly dark color once your writing is dry. The ink presents a more mauve look when applied with a cotton swab, and more of a grey look when used with a glass dip pen. Van Dieman’s are good quality, and this is a fun new collection that takes the “theme” in a bit of a new direction for the brand and even introduces a new 40ml ink bottle. I’d say that Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette is an interesting shading grey ink that likes to masquerade as mauve depending on the application process, and I’d feel comfortable turning to it as an everyday fountain pen ink with enough potential to keep me entertained for fun projects, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks for joining us for today’s fountain pen ink review. Don’t forget to check out 15 on the 15th to see which featured ink review inks are up for grabs this month, and what OTHER prizes we’ve included in the monthly giveaway. Shop all your favorite pens and inks every day at PenChalet.com. <\/p>\n\n\n Colors:<\/b> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Writing Instruments, Inks, & Accessories:<\/b>Colors Included in the Van Dieman’s Encore Collection:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Today\u2019s Featured Ink:\u00a0Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Other Products and Items Used During Today\u2019s Fountain Pen Ink Review:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\n
<\/a>Test Results: The Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Ink Review Testing Factors: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Are the Van Dieman’s Encore Ink Packaged? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>How Did This Week\u2019s Ink Fair in the 1-Dip Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Fast Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Dry? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Bleed Through? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Was There Any Feathering During the Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Does Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Stand Up to Water? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Does Graceful Pirouette Ink Have Any Good Shading Traits? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Does Graceful Pirouette Have Any Shimmer or Sheen? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Final Conclusion: Van Dieman’s Graceful Pirouette Ink Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Shop Your Favorite Pens and Inks at Pen Chalet <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Large Barrel Fountain Pens<\/a><\/p>\n
Ballpoint Pens<\/a>
Best Rollerball Pens<\/a>
Buy Pen Ink & Refills<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Come take a look at today's Van Dieman's Graceful Pirouette ink review, featuring one of the fountain pen inks in the recently released Encore Collection. Read the full review to find out more about the properties you can expect with this ink, as well as more info on how it performs during standard ink review