on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Black - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1080

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on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Black - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1080

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25

2ml sample of De Atramentis Document Ink Black fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This pigmented black ink is part of the Document series and is permanent and waterproof.

All of the inks in the Document series can be mixed together to create a unique waterproof color. Great for sketching with fountain pens!

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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GD M.
Beautiful Black Ink

Lovely black ink-nice clean line on Multi-Media paper-which was a surprise. I'll be using in a fountain pen for drawing wrok in future.

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Greg B.
Back in Black

I was looking for an ink that I could depend on. A black so black, and so deinitive that I could write a contract to buy the Brooklyn Bridge and never worry that Justice (which is blind) couldn't read it. If it's good enough for John Hancock, it's good enough for me.

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Dan D.
Almost Waterproof

I got Document Ink Black for drawing outlines and using watercolor on top. It's not as water resistant as Platinum Carbon black and bleeds a little when brushed with a wet brush. I like how saturated the black is and it would make a wonderful ink to paint large sections of black. I'm also glad I got the sample and not a full body to test.

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Karen H.
Staple ink

I'm new to fountain pens and inks but this is a good every ink. It dries quickly and I can highlight over it. I have a sample but I'm thinking of buying a bottle when I run out.

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Anonymous
Nice way to try something different

I enjoyed trying something new and the ability to test the waterproof levels.

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.