on saleDiamine Kelly Green - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D7048

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on saleDiamine Kelly Green - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D7048

In Stock

out of stock

$1.95

2ml sample of Diamine Kelly Green fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Green
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 20 reviews
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(9)
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M
M.H.

Really great ink. It is a great color and is really well behaved. Would definitely recommend.

R
Rachelle S.
I am buying a full bottle

Great. I love the color so much I want a full bottle.

A
Ali S.
Too Light to Be Legible

I was searching for a bright spring green, something to resemble new shoots in April. Unfortunately this ink is too light to be consistently legible, even when using a broad nib. I settled instead on Diamine's Apple Glory, which is similar though a bit darker and also a touch bluer that Diamine's Kelly Green.

A
Aaron N.
Bright, lovely green

I've been looking for the right green ink for some time--one that wasn't too dark, nor too light, nor too neon, that would work well in either vintage or modern pens. I think this green might be the winner! Diamine Kelly Green offers a nice, cheerful, bright tone that's not hard to read, nor is it too dark. See my comparison image with Iroshizuku Chiku-Rin and Montblanc Irish Green; for me the Chiku-Rin is a little too light, with hints of brown, while the Irish Green is too blue- or black-green. The ink doesn't offer much in the way of shading when dry, and it flows very well. On regular computer paper, the ink bleeds through/shows through a little bit in places where I wrote more heavily than others. Still, given what I was looking for, I like this color a lot.

J
Joyce 2.
Great service

Ordered several items including ink samples. Wverything arrived promptly and the car in packing was amazing. Would. It hesitate to order again. Great customer service.

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.