Not quite grey, not quite purple. Diamine Lady Grey is a gentle purple-grey with soft pink hints, an elegant, understated colour for anyone who finds plain grey a little too serious.

Key highlights

• Colour: purple-grey with pink hues
• Volume: 30ml
• Maker: Diamine, Liverpool, since 1864
• Water resistant: no
• Shimmer: no

A community favourite

Lady Grey was created by Diamine as a special colour for the Reddit fountain pen community in 2025. Like Diamine’s Earl Grey, it takes its name from a much-loved tea.

Where Lady Grey shines

It is a refined colour for journaling, letters and work notes when you want something softer than black. Lady Grey looks especially lovely on white and cream paper, and the 30ml bottle is an easy way to try it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lady Grey grey or purple?

It is a muted purple-grey, with pink tones showing in wetter lines.

Is Lady Grey safe for vintage pens?

Diamine inks are water-based and made for fountain pens of all kinds, modern and vintage.

Is it available in a bigger bottle?

Diamine also makes Lady Grey in an 80ml bottle.

Diamine Lady Grey: specifications

• Brand: Diamine (UK)
• Colour: purple-grey
• Volume: 30ml
• Water resistant: No
• Shimmer: No

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