{"id":16481,"date":"2026-02-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=16481"},"modified":"2026-02-12T21:27:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T02:27:30","slug":"2025-inkvent-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/2025-inkvent-6\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Days of Dupes 2025 \u2013 Bonus"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In my 25 Days of Dupes wrap-up post<\/a>, 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 \u2014 possibly \u2014 anxiously awaited writing samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I went with a style similar to my Inktober Skirmishes<\/a>, since you all seemed to like that style. This time, though, I chose winter poems. Given the recent East Coast snowstorm \u2014 and how much ice we still have \u2014 it seemed appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For each comparison set, the first and third lines are the Inkvent ink, and the second and fourth lines are the dupe ink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, you can click an image to view it at full size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Full Pages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Poem<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Poem<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Poem<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Poem<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In case you need it, I’ve included the definitions I used for each dupe status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n View status definitions<\/summary>\n\n\n\n

Success<\/strong>: all properties are matched including sheen, shimmer, and\/or multishading<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful color match<\/strong>: only the color has been matched<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close<\/strong>: there are noticeable differences in the ink swatches, but the inks would likely be indistinguishable when writing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OK<\/strong>: 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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fail<\/strong>: all inks have noticeable differences from the Inkvent ink in the ink swatches and writing samples and have multiple properties that are different<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Individual Comparisons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Celestial Skies<\/a> \u2013 Success | Best Match: Vinta Bisperas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Energy<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Private Reserve Purple Mojo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Carousel<\/a> \u2013 Successful Color Match | Best Match: Jacques Herbin Moulin Rouge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smoky Tobacco<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Robert Oster Melon Tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Marie Rose<\/a> \u2013 Fail | Best Match: Robert Oster Whiskey (diluted)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fir & Fog<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Ferris Wheel Press Spruce County Post<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blush<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Colorverse Brunch Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dream Catcher<\/a> \u2013 Success | Best Match: Diamine Cosmic Glow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bittersweet<\/a> \u2013 Success | Best Match: Anderillium Luna Moth Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nostalgia<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Colorverse Egg Cockle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brrr!<\/a> \u2013 Successful Color Match | Best Match: Taccia Fukaki Hanada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bubbly<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Monarca Arena Blanca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Molten Basalt<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Diamine Tempest<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mittens<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Rohrer & Klingner Vroni<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Frostbite<\/a> \u2013 Successful Color Match | Best Matches: Diamine Taj Mahal and Diamine Midnight Hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ruby Taffeta<\/a> \u2013 Successful Color Match | Best Matches: Diamine Spiced Apple and Wearingeul Human Problems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gala<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Matches: Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-Shikibu and Colorverse Milky Lavender<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Laurel<\/a> \u2013 Success | Best Match: Diamine Holly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overcast<\/a> \u2013 Success | Best Match: Vinta Perya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ambience<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Sailor Ink Studio 473<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chaos<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Colorverse Intense Magnetic Field<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pineapple Spritz<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: Jacques Herbin Ambre Insouciance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 23<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let it Snow<\/a> \u2013 Successful Color Match | Best Match: Robert Oster Free Spirit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antler<\/a> \u2013 OK | Best Match: J. Herbin Cacao du Bresil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Day 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Myrrh the Merrier<\/a> \u2013 Close | Best Match: Wearingeul For Whom the Bell Tolls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to subscribe to my blog<\/a> or follow me on Instagram<\/a> so you don’t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve got your much-requested bonus content for the 2025 Inkvent calendar. Today you get writing samples for each Inkvent ink and its best match(es).<\/p>\n

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