on saleDiamine Silver Fox - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D2000

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on saleDiamine Silver Fox - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D2000

In Stock

out of stock

$2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Silver Fox fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Silver/Grey
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.

No

Customer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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G
Greycaleb
Can't go wrong

Trying this in the TUZU with M nib. Diamine is a solid ink choice and plays nicely with most of my pens, high and low end.

O
Oscar V.
Too pale for my needs

There is nothing wrong with this ink, I just found it too pale for my needs. I take notes with my fountain pens, and I found that Diamine Silver Fox is too pale and doesn't stand out enough. I ended up mixing it in equal parts with Diamine Graphite, and I like the mix better, maybe similar to Diamine Grey.

M
Max M.
Ordinary Gray

I used this in a Pilot Metropolitan and it looked just like pencil lead. It's certainly not an everyday ink in that pen, but I'd like to give it a shot in a wetter nib and see how it does.

D
Dominic
Solid Silver

Really like this color. A good middle grey. Good on white and lighter colored paper. Not shiny at all so don't think it will be visible on dark paper. Flowed well in my Noodler's Ahab (when the pen felt like working. Ahab people know what I am talking about.)

T
Thomas J.
Great Lighter Gray Ink

I had to buy a sample of Silver Fox after getting a sample of Frankincense. I love gray ink and use Lexington Gray regularly. Silver Fox is perfectly behaved in my TWSBI Eco 1.1 mm pen. Nicely wet, flowed very well. Tested on Clairefontaine spiral notebook, it was lighter than Frankincense and Lexington Gray (which were very close). I've found Diamine inks to be wonderful inks. I did not test this for water resistance, but the review on the Goulet Blog showed it to be medium resistant. Frankincense to be more resistant, and of course Lexington Gray is totally water resistant. Some shading. All in all a great ink if you are looking for a gray ink that is somewhat lighter than others. In some very wet pens I've wanted a lighter gray than Lexington, but I will probably dilute Lexington Gray when I need that. I do recommend this ink, it performs very well and is lovely.

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.