Finally found my red...

After lots of searching, testing, sampling, and trial & error w/ mixing... I finally got around to trying Aka by Taccia. - I'll say this... It reminds me aLOT of Wild Strawberry by Diamine, but without as much shading. - It seems to have some gold sheen, especially on Tomoe River paper, when you use a broad nib. - It is very saturated, so it does have a tendency to bleed in my experience, but as long as you're not heavy handed and using a super duper wet nib, I find its very manageable. - The color is consistent, and seems to flow really well. - It feels almost like it has some lubricated properties, but it doesnt. - Its cheap, consistent, and vibrant!! - Save yourself some money and time, and start here if you're searching for a true bright red. You wont regret it.