on saleNoodler's X-Feather Black - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19046

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on saleNoodler's X-Feather Black - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19046

In Stock

out of stock

$1.95

2ml sample of Noodler's X-Feather Black fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Noodler's
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Black
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

No
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
2ml
Iron Gall

Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.

No
Lubricated

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.

No
Pigmented

Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.

No
Scented
No
Water Resistant

Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.

Yes

Customer Reviews

Based on 93 reviews
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(67)
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J
Josh D.
Good for cheap paper but

Ok so I bought this ink because I read that it was great for using on cheap paper. That it was well behaved and didn't feather. If that's all you need, this is the ink for you. However, I found that leaving my pen unattended for two or more minutes left my pen clogged and having false starts. I work in an office and sometimes I need to set my pen down a moment. I went to Noodler's black and it's worked well for me so far in my particular situation.

A
Anonymous
Need black all the time.

Beautiful black ink.

J
JHarrison
Awesomely black

For "boring black" I'm surprised how much I like this ink. This may be one of the smoothest inks I've used. It is very dark and seems to sit on the page almost like a paint. It certainly resists feathering, and looks as good on newsprint as it does on Rhodia, and on bad paper it stays vibrant black where other inks fade as they absorb into the fibers. Noodler's Heart of Darkness is extremely close in look and performance and dries considerably faster (near instantly) but of all black inks I've sampled, I'll probably switch to X-feather when my Iroshizuku is finally empty.

R
Rena
Best of 3

Of the three NOODLER'S black inks I sampled, X-Feather, NOODLER'S Black, and Black Eel, the X-Feather seemed the blackest, which was what I was looking for. They all had good flow with my Lamy Safari fine tip, but I didn't test for other qualities, like wetness or dry time. This is the one I will purchase in a bottle.

R
Rigel L.C.
It's one of the blackest blacks I have seen

It's a really black black, and it's made to be durable. I don't like black inks, so I won't be using it much, but if I wanted black I'd go with this.

FAQ about Ink Samples

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the fountain pen's filling mechanism.

Check out our blog post on How to Fill a Fountain Pen from an Ink Sample Vial.

How much writing can I do with 2ml of ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It really depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our Ink samples, or one good fill with a piston-filling pen. How much writing depends on you more than anything else, so we recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you. 

What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.

Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.

Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.

You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.

What's your return policy for ink samples? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.