In my 25 Days of Dupes wrap-up post, I asked if you would like to see writing comparisons for each best match as “bonus content.” 95% of respondents said yes. So, here are the — possibly — anxiously awaited writing samples.
I went with a style similar to my Inktober Skirmishes, since you all seemed to like that style. This time, though, I chose winter poems. Given the recent East Coast snowstorm — and how much ice we still have — it seemed appropriate.
For each comparison set, the first and third lines are the Inkvent ink, and the second and fourth lines are the dupe ink.
As always, you can click an image to view it at full size.
Full Pages
In case you need it, I’ve included the definitions I used for each dupe status.
View status definitions
Success: all properties are matched including sheen, shimmer, and/or multishading
Successful color match: only the color has been matched
Close: there are noticeable differences in the ink swatches, but the inks would likely be indistinguishable when writing
OK: there are noticeable differences in the ink swatches and writing samples, but the inks are very similar (e.g. they are the same hue, but the match is too light or too dark)
Fail: all inks have noticeable differences from the Inkvent ink in the ink swatches and writing samples and have multiple properties that are different
Individual Comparisons
A quick note: for these individual comparison photos, I only made sure that the ink for any given day is as true-to-life as possible. I didn’t correct any other inks visible above and below it.
Day 1
Celestial Skies – Success | Best Match: Vinta Bisperas
Day 2
Energy – Close | Best Match: Private Reserve Purple Mojo
Day 3
Carousel – Successful Color Match | Best Match: Jacques Herbin Moulin Rouge
Day 4
Smoky Tobacco – OK | Best Match: Robert Oster Melon Tea
Day 5
Marie Rose – Fail | Best Match: Robert Oster Whiskey (diluted)
Day 6
Fir & Fog – Close | Best Match: Ferris Wheel Press Spruce County Post
Day 7
Blush – OK | Best Match: Colorverse Brunch Date
Day 8
Dream Catcher – Success | Best Match: Diamine Cosmic Glow
Day 9
Bittersweet – Success | Best Match: Anderillium Luna Moth Green
Day 10
Nostalgia – Close | Best Match: Colorverse Egg Cockle
Day 11
Brrr! – Successful Color Match | Best Match: Taccia Fukaki Hanada
Day 12
Bubbly – OK | Best Match: Monarca Arena Blanca
Day 13
Molten Basalt – Close | Best Match: Diamine Tempest
Day 14
Mittens – OK | Best Match: Rohrer & Klingner Vroni
Day 15
Frostbite – Successful Color Match | Best Matches: Diamine Taj Mahal and Diamine Midnight Hour
The second and fourth lines are written in both Taj Mahal and Midnight. “this” on the second line and “so” on the fourth line start the writing for Midnight.
Day 16
Ruby Taffeta – Successful Color Match | Best Matches: Diamine Spiced Apple and Wearingeul Human Problems
The second and fourth lines are written in both Spiced Apple and Human Problems. “dwelt” on the second line and “so” on the fourth line start the writing for Human Problems.
Day 17
Gala – OK | Best Matches: Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu and Colorverse Milky Lavender
The second and fourth lines are written in both Murasaki-Shikibu and Milky Lavender. “with” on the second line and “my” on the fourth line start the writing for Milky Lavender.
Day 18
Laurel – Success | Best Match: Diamine Holly
Day 19
Overcast – Success | Best Match: Vinta Perya
Day 20
Ambience – OK | Best Match: Sailor Ink Studio 473
Day 21
Chaos – Close | Best Match: Colorverse Intense Magnetic Field
Day 22
Pineapple Spritz – OK | Best Match: Jacques Herbin Ambre Insouciance
Day 23
Let it Snow – Successful Color Match | Best Match: Robert Oster Free Spirit
Day 24
Antler – OK | Best Match: J. Herbin Cacao du Bresil
Day 25
Myrrh the Merrier – Close | Best Match: Wearingeul For Whom the Bell Tolls
Thanks for reading to the end, I hope this post was useful to you. Do you feel that writing samples or ink swatches are better for comparing dupes? Let me know in the comments! I’d love to hear from you.
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