De Atramentis Pearlescent Heliogen Green-Copper - Ink Sample
2ml sample of De Atramentis Pearlescent Heliogen Green fountain pen ink with copper pearlescent shimmer, in a labeled plastic vial.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- De Atramentis
- Type
- Ink Samples
- Color
- Green
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- Yes
- 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.
- No
Customer Reviews
This is the only ink that has ever clogged my TWSBI ECO medium nib pen. The ink is beautiful, but the copper particulate is so plentiful and heavy that it settles before you can finish writing two sentences and clogs the works. I was able to get this ink to write in my Noodler's Ahab, if I wrote very slowly and shook the pen very often. The green ink, when devoid of particulate, is very watery and feathers easily. This is NOT a good ink for cheap paper. The ink goes down light apple green and drys slightly darker.
This has easily become one of my favorite shimmer inks over night. I'm in love. The green and copper work so well together. The copper is very present but doesn't completely overwhelm the green so you can still see both very clearly as your write.
The colour is absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately, the copper pigment/shimmer plugged my nib by the second sentence, completely obstructing flow. Granted, the nib was fine. I might try again with a larger nib, or dip pen.
For me the copper look is perfect. Some wrote that it clogged their pens, so I used it diluted with another shade of green, and I've had no problems at all.
I'm relatively new to fountain pens. I bought a handful of ink samples. This is by far the coolest looking one to me. Problem is, the flow is terrible. I simply can't get it to flow much at all in my Pilot metropolitan 1.0 mm or lamy safari 1.1. The shimmery particles are probably obstructing a good flow. I did get it to work well in my Noodler's pen, which as it turned out I didn't use much after getting. But, the ability to adjust flow is of course a good thing for this 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.