on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Sepia Brown - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA9909

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on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Sepia Brown - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA9909

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25

2ml sample of waterproof De Atramentis Document Ink Sepia Brown fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This pigmented sepia brown 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
Brown
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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Michael A.
Classy and Dependable

An attractive, clear shade of brown to distinguish your signature, this is also an absolutely dependable waterproof ink. And document your write or sign, any envelope you address and send out into the rain, sleet, or snow will remain clear and distinct, no matter what it goes through (a claim worth making amid some inks that are more water resistant than water-proof ).

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J
Exactly what I hoped it would be

This is a rich cool brown, neither brassy nor rusty, with good flow and excellent water resistance. I am delighted with it.

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Sandy K.
Great Ink!

The ink sample was more than enough to decide if I liked it, and easy to load into my converter. The color is remarkably, given the digital transmission of colors, true to the display. It flows well and is truly water resistant. I'm using it while writing my lab notes.

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Anonymous
Waxy ink is what lends waterproof quality

On first blush this is a very well behaved, well flowing ink with a beautiful chocolate-milk-brown colour that I enjoyed, it sloshed around in my demonstrator pen normally. The probably came when I had to clean it. There is a waxiness to the ink when it dries, it coats my nib and gets into the curlicue designs and doesn't get out. Cleaning it is quite a process since it is waterproof. I hadn't cleaned it enough and the next ink I used the pen with had congealed waxy residue in the barrel (visible only because it was a demonstrator). Wouldn't use it again unless I had a DEDICATED pen for my De Atramentis Document ink.

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Mir
Mid toned brown with reliable performance

Sample done on Leuchtturm1917 paper. The actual color is much lighter than the swatch, leaning toward tan. I was expecting closer to the dark, gray/brown sepia of cuttlefish ink. Despite not liking the color too much, the performance is consistent and reliable across multiple papers and it flows very well. This has gotten me curious about the other colors in the Document line!

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.