Choosing between fountain pen inks can be surprisingly specific: do you want Wearingeul's purple The Glass Bead Game, or Diamine's burgundy Bah Humbug? The decision is mainly about color and price, with country of origin as an additional distinction. Both are new plastic samples in the same general format, so neither has an obvious format advantage.
Quick verdict
Choose Wearingeul "The Glass Bead Game" if purple is the color you want to explore and the higher listed price is acceptable. Choose Diamine "Bah Humbug" if burgundy is the better match or you prefer the lower listed price. Wearingeul is listed at USD 4.67, while Diamine is listed at USD 3.17, making the price difference clear without changing the basic sample format.
Compact comparison
| Ink sample | Listed price | Ink color | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearingeul "The Glass Bead Game" | USD 4.67 | Purple | Korea, South |
| Diamine "Bah Humbug" | USD 3.17 | Burgundy | United Kingdom |
Where each one wins
- Wearingeul wins for a purple-focused choice. Its title phrase, "The Glass Bead Game," identifies the sample clearly, while the listed ink color is purple. It is also the option associated with Korea, South.
- Diamine wins for a burgundy-focused choice and lower spend. "Bah Humbug" is listed as burgundy and carries the lower price of the two. Its listed country of origin is the United Kingdom.
Product notes
3ml Fountain Pen Ink Sample - Wearingeul "The Glass Bead Game" Ink - 1 Vial
Wearingeul is the clear pick when your shortlist starts with purple. The listed ink color gives this sample a direct role in a color-led buying decision, and the "The Glass Bead Game" phrase makes it easy to distinguish from the Diamine option. Its country of origin is listed as Korea, South, and the sample is described through a new condition and plastic material. The limitation is price: at USD 4.67, it sits above Diamine's USD 3.17 listing. That difference matters if you are comparing several colors or simply want the lower-cost way to try a bottled fountain pen ink sample. Pick Wearingeul for the purple choice, not because its numerical or material details imply superior performance.
3ml Fountain Pen Ink Sample - Diamine Inkvent "Bah Humbug" - 1 Vial Only
Diamine's Bah Humbug makes the stronger case for shoppers who specifically want burgundy. That color is the most useful reason to choose it, while the USD 3.17 listed price gives it the lower-cost position in this comparison. The title also identifies the Inkvent name, and the country of origin is listed as the United Kingdom. Like the Wearingeul sample, it is new and uses plastic material, so those shared details do not separate the two. Its limitation is equally direct: burgundy will not suit a shopper whose target is specifically purple. Choose Diamine when the color fits your writing plans or when its lower listed price matters more than Wearingeul's purple option.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Wearingeul for a purple fountain pen ink sample or if Korea, South is the preferred country of origin.
- Choose Diamine for a burgundy sample, a United Kingdom origin, or the lower listed price of USD 3.17.
- Choose based on color first if the ink will fill a particular gap in your collection; both samples share new condition and plastic material, so those details do not decide the head-to-head.
The simplest answer is color-led: Wearingeul for purple, Diamine for burgundy. Price then breaks the tie, with Diamine listed below Wearingeul.
