on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Light Grey - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA9910

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on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Light Grey - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA9910

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25

2ml sample of waterproof De Atramentis Document Ink Light Grey fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This pigmented light grey 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
Grey
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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Anonymous
Very light but a beautiful gray

Very light gray. Works well to do shading when you sketch. Interesting effect with watercolor sketching because it is waterproof.

D
Drew
Very very light

I bought several De Atramentis samples to gauge their suitability for sketching. I'm looking at darker inks for line work and light washes to go over my lines. In addition to the ink samples, I also ordered a vial of the official 'De Atramentis Dilution Liquid'. Turns out the dilution liquid is not needed for this Light Grey ink �it's so, so very faint by default. Even swabbed directly from the vial onto my swatch cards it's difficult to see. I'm very close to being critical of it because it's so light that I am not sure it's suitable for under-sketches on my drawings. It's very hard to see on mixed media paper when dispensed via a Kaweco Sport with a Broad nib. Then again, it is called 'Light Grey' I can't say they're wrong!However I have a feeling I'll just use the dilution liquid on one of the darker grey inks I bought as I can control the mixture and get exactly what I'm looking for. For the record, so far I'm enjoying a 1:1 mix of De Atramentis Urban Grey and the Dilution liquid for washes. I have this loaded in a water brush pen and use it for washes over the line work of De Atramentis Document Grey.

C
Cheryl W.
De InkAtramentis Document Urban Grey

I love the subtle grey colour for sketching - not stark like black.

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.