on saleDiamine Blue Pearl - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D9001

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on saleDiamine Blue Pearl - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D9001

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$22.00
Size:
50ml Bottle

Part of Diamine’s Shimmertastic collection, this Blue Pearl fountain pen ink features added silver shimmer. Works best with broader nibs on high quality paper to really see the shine. Comes in a 50ml glass bottle.

Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens. We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging. You will also want to be diligent about cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
14.6mm (0.57in)
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

Yes
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
50ml
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

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Anonymous

This ink is absolutely amazing! It has a stunning shade of blue and the glitter is a nice touch. It really work well with my fountain pen

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Paul T.
Diamine Inks alway the best

The Diamine Blue Pearl ink has that just right blue color, dark but not too dark. The silver shimmer adds that beautiful night sky look. If you want that, this is the right one.

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Jessica
Well-behaved for a shimmer ink.

One caveat I should mention, however, is that I'm using it in a Benu Euphoria in an M nib which has a very wet ink flow. I am impressed, I didn't expect a sheen to go along with the bright shimmer, but when I write with it in my fountain pen notebooks (Apica CD, Koyuko Campus MIO, and Tomoe River) the red sheen really pops out. Given my fondness for shimmer inks, I'm very pleased with the flow, and consistency of the shimmer, and found it easier to maintain than most. It takes just a quick tip of the pen front to back after a couple lines to keep the shimmer suspended in the converter, and it hasn't clogged or had any other issue after nearly a month of daily use.

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Anna M.S.
This color!

I need this color for a fun writing experience! It's such a nice shimmery blue with so many color variants that I use it every day. Thank you for carrying this color. It dries quickly unless you are using a glossy paper (think some greeting cards).

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Kathleen G.
Wonderful blue!

Take the sparkles away and I still love this deep, velvety, midnight blue ink. Add sparkles and you are in heaven. This is my first time using a shimmering-type ink, and I haven't noticed any real problems with clogging, though I am careful to turn the pen now and then, which I don't normally do with other inks. It may be that with more intermittent use, the clogging may become an issue. I tend to be a slacker about cleaning my pens, so this may bite me in the butt at some point, but so far I am loving, loving, loving, this ink.

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.