on saleDiamine Earl Grey - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3106

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on saleDiamine Earl Grey - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3106

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$8.00

30ml plastic bottle of Diamine Earl Grey fountain pen ink.

This color was chosen by members of the /r/fountainpens reddit subcommunity.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Silver/Grey
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

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J
Jane W.
A subtle ink

I was afraid that this ink was going to be too much like black or blue black. The variations are gradual. The ink flows evenly and dries fast enough for me not to make a mess. Diamine makes great ink.

G
Greycaleb
Everyday ink

I write with this ink every day on Hobonichi and Clairefontaine papers with a Sailor TUZU (M nib), and it's so solid but not too dark or too light. Diamine inks are consistent for me, just the right amount of wet, and I will use this ink in many pens, low and high end.

J
Jean R.
Happiness filled

I was delighted to finally obtain some excellent inks. I use a fountain pen every day. Getting good colours was almost impossible until a friend told me about Goulet. Now I have the perfect colour.

P
Paul
An enjoyable grey.

Earl Grey is a darker gray without getting too close to being black. It is a classy and professional looking ink. It is well behaved and not given me any troubles. In my Pilot Explorer, with a fine nib, the ink dries lighter than it goes down, which earns it some bonus points with me. I am not sure why, but I like inks that shift shades as they dry. I will certainly be getting another bottle of this ink and recommend it.

J
Julie W.
Beautiful shade

Diamine inks are always so reliable and high quality, and Earl Grey is a beautiful shade. Even though it's grey, it has tinges of purple and silver too, really lovely.

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.