Platinum Blue-Black - Ink Sample
A 2ml sample of Platinum Blue Black fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Platinum
- Type
- Ink Samples
- Color
- Blue
- 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.
- Yes
- 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
I used this ink in a TWSBI Broad, and was overjoyed. Being iron gall based, it writes as a bright vivid blue, darkening as it dries to a more subdued and pale shade. It's fairly dry compared to other inks, and didn't feather for me even when used on cheap printer paper. It shades beautifully on higher quality papers, with a dusty sheen that almost pops off the page. It's high water resistance is just icing on the cake, easily withstanding full submersion. I'll definately be adding this ink to my wishlist.
This ink is great for writing. A LOT more in the Blue side. However, what made this ink stand out for me (compared to Noodler's and Diamine inks that I generally use in my Lamy Fine nib pens) is that it did NOT bleed through on the paper that I take church notes on! That paper is thin/cheap and nearly every other ink I have used in my Lamy pens (fine) has bleed through, making the other side practically useless. This ink, however, did NOT bleed through! Definitely gets points in my book for that! However, it is no where near black (in my opinion).
Goes down a nice, almost vid blue and darkens to a grey-blue-black, smooth writing though less lubricious than Platinum's carbon ink. Highly water resistant. the bottle has a nice tillable feature like Pelikan and Waterman bottles to make it easier to get the ink out when the level is down. Just wish they were larger bottles�30ml is a bit twee.
My favorite ink, bar none. This ink performs perfectly, is pretty, and the more I use it, the more I fall in love with it. This is in my permanent rotation.
More blue than black and sometimes grayish. Very nice flowing ink.
FAQ about Ink Samples
How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.