on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Dark Blue - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1083

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on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Dark Blue - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1083

In Stock

out of stock

$1.68

MSRP $2.25

2ml sample of De Atramentis Document Ink - Dark Blue fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This pigmented dark blue 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
Blue
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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Keith G.
Works GREAT for me

I have an admittedly narrow set of measures for an ink. I'm a relative newbie, gradually figuring out what I like and want. I do a lot of relatively small lettering, so I want an EF nib. With some inks, like the beautiful Liberty's Elysium, I cannot get an EF line to save my life: the ink spreads into a nice broad line. Which may be wonderful for those who work with M nibs, but not for me. As of today, my three criteria are: (1) waterproof. (I've come to believe ink should be permanent.) (2) dries. Some inks, (Ottoman Azure, Noodler's Navy) are still sticky at the top of the page when I get to the bottom. I have to close the journal with a kleenex blotter between pages. (of course, different papers behave differently)(3) makes an actual EF line with an EF nib. No fat inks that spread.All my tests are in a Quo Vadis Habana / smooth 90 gsm dot journal, with a Noodler's Ahab / Goulet EF nib. De Atramentis Document Dark Blue (DA-DDB).Wow. Really nice. Deep, dark blue. Checks all the boxes for me. (x) Waterproof (x) dries. This ink is dry within two words. Write a full line and swipe it with your finger. Maybe the last two words smear. But it dries quickly. In fact, it dries in the nib, too, so if you stop writing for a bit, you may get a dry start. But a little margin scribbling gets it going again.(x) EF line. This ink does not spread like some. I get a *mostly* EF line with an EF nib. It *could* be a little thinner, but it is Fine enough.BONUS: DA-DDB is buttery smooth. Many times an EF nib will feel a little scratchy. DA-DDB goes on like buttah!

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Anonymous
De Atramentis ink

De Atramentis is probably the best ink for drawing with fountain pens. It is absolutly reliable, water proof, doesn't clog your pen.

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Sunil K.
De Atramentis

I bought samples of the above ink and tested them for the quality of waterproofness. They all are water proof and I am very happy with all the document colours I bought.

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Sarah M.
Not for me.

This was a very high quality ink, just not for me. The ink writes very wet and in my TSWBI ECO M it consistently wrote noticeably thicker than most inks in my TWSBI ECO B. In addition it took a while to dry, and as a leftie fast dry time is a must for me. It had pretty low shading, which I liked, but it was a lot darker than I thought it would be based on the picture. This ink was honestly such a hassle and a pain to write with and I only wrote with it for a day before giving up on it. The dry time was way to long for me and the ink wrote so thick on the page that it just wasn't worth it. This is ink was a disappointment to me, but I'm sure other people love it. On the plus side though, despite being an incredibly wet ink it never bleed on the paper I was using. Though it did ghost horribly.

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Lurch
Blue Jean Blue Waterproof

This is more subtle than some of the brighter waterproof blues like Pilot's and even the Salix, with to my eye, no blackness, so I like it as professional and distinctive without being over-the-top saturated. I tried it on some Levenger journal paper which tends to feather many inks, but no feathering here, using a Waterman Phileas. Running under tap water for a few minutes and drying by the fireplace showed 100% waterproof (see pic.)

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.