on saleDiamine Ancient Copper - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3086

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on saleDiamine Ancient Copper - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3086

In Stock

out of stock

$8.00

30ml plastic bottle of Diamine Ancient Copper fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Brown, Orange
Bottle Material
Plastic
Bottle Opening Diameter
11.9mm (0.47in)
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
30ml
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 198 reviews
78%
(155)
15%
(29)
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(8)
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C
Clayton W.
Fire on the page

I LOVE this ink. The shading is just right for me and its easily readable. It makes reading a joy. Fast strokes are more yellow, slow ones more brown. 10/10 adore it.

Y
Yvette D.
Beautiful Ink

I really love Diamine Ancient Copper ink. It is definitely one of my favorite inks with its reddish brown vibrancy and welled behaved flow thar keeps up with fast writing. There is no feathering or bleed through while being inked in a Benu Euphoria Bourbon with a fine nib.

C
Christine C.
Wonderful

This is my second bottle of this. A nicely saturated color that looks beautiful on the page.

K
Kimberly J.P.

Love it

L
Lisa G.
Not a polished copper, but beautiful nonetheless

I love this color! I knew from the reviews it wouldn't hit polished copper notes, but it is a gorgeous warm brown (a tiny bit more brown than the online swatch), like "ancient" copper probably would be. I'm using it in a Lamy EF pen at the moment, and it exhibits a bit of shading even in a normal writing line. I haven't tried it with a broader nib yet, but I expect it'll be equally as satisfying. Not quite dark enough to be considered a "professional everyday ink" - I use Oxblood for that, and I use this for editing and markups (and my own notes of course), along with Diamine Pumpkin. Definitely will buy again.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

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.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 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.