on saleDe Atramentis Archive Ink - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1081

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on saleDe Atramentis Archive Ink - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1081

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25

2ml sample of De Atramentis Archive black fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

This archival pigmented black ink is part of the Document series and is permanent and waterproof.

Condition
New
Brand
De Atramentis
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.

Yes
Scented
No
Water Resistant

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

Yes

Customer Reviews

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Leah H.
Nice Permanent Ink

I really like this ink. It's been fun to sketch with and I can use watercolor over it with no smudging. It does seem to run pretty wet so if lines are too close they kind of just pool together. It is not a super deep black, just average black to me. I would definitely like more of this ink but the full size seems to have been out of stock for some time now.

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Charles H.
Can not believe the skyhigh price of it.

Can not believe the skyhigh price of it.

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Thomas P.
Very Good!!

This is an excellent ink for art. It's extremely waterproof not even moving in cast under water and it becomes waterproof extremely quickly. It seems to be a pigment ink but i can't say for sure i would say be careful with it but I've also had it dry out in a pen and it didn't ruin it. This is a great ink for that reason as it seems less harsh than a pigment ink but just as waterproof.

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Nathan
I love this nice flowing, highly water resistant black ink.

This is one of my favorite blacks, because it flows great, is nice and saturated/dark, and is very water resistant. I highly recommend to try this black ink. I prefer it to Noodler's black actually because I find it to be a bit darker.

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Kitty
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I bought this a month ago as a daily writing ink for my job (I work in food service) to reduce the amount of paperwork ruined by water while I'm walking around. Its not as waterproof as i had hoped but is a lovely pitch black color and works well.

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.