on saleDiamine Blue Flame - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9012

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on saleDiamine Blue Flame - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9012

In Stock

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$2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Blue Flame shimmering fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. Blue with gold shimmer.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Blue
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
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

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Kristi W.
Amazing color!

So many levels of color depth in this ink! I wanted to have a blue with gold sheen and ended up with this depth of true blue, plus gold shimmer and a deep reddish sheen around edges, plus darker blues. Ended up buying a pkg of Zebra G nibs and an inexpensive dip pen handle, so I could fully appreciate this ink even more.

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Martin G.
Not Sure What Diamine Was Going For

I'm not sure what Diamine was going for here. There is a sheen to this, which is nice, but it is weirdly uneven in shade as well as having a rather subdued tone. It left me feeling like I was missing something.

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nil8r
Gorgeous Blue with lilac shift and gold glitter!

I tried this in my Conklin Duragraph (Ice Blue) FP, medium nib and it's a fantastic match. Looking forward to buying a bottle.

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Luke R.
Prone to clogging

I picked up a sample of this ink because I like glitter inks, but I was concerned it might look too much like my Diamine Shimmering Seas. I can barely tell the difference putting them side by side, but this keeps causing clogs and skipping in my usual pen, which has never had that issue with any other ink I've used. It's pretty, but frustrating to use.

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Karen
Deep, rich, dark blue

I bought this sample from the 2nd round of Diamine Shimmertastic inks. I was finally able to ink up a pen (Acme, medium point) with it this past week. I DEFINITELY like it....both the color and the shimmer. It's better than Diamine Blue Pearl (in a TWSBI 1.1 nib) & way better than J Herbin Bleu Ocean or Diamine Shimmering Seas (both in a Conklin Duragraph, medium point).

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.