on saleDiamine Blue Lightning - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9004

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on saleDiamine Blue Lightning - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9004

In Stock

out of stock

$1.87

MSRP $2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Blue Lightning shimmering fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. Turquoise blue with silver shimmer.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Turquoise/Teal
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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Danielle
Gorgeous Blue, Low Shimmer

I have tried several Diamine Shimmer inks. I love them! I rarely have issues with them clogging my feed, and even with fine nibs the shimmer is still evident. However, this one didn't impress me. The blue color is gorgeous! But if I had not read the description, I wouldn't have known it was supposed to shimmer. It's just not there for me.

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Johnathon G.
Great Ink!

Beautiful ink. Did not have any issues in my pen and I would buy it, but I like the blue velvet more.

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Dian T.
Lovely Shimmery Blue

Beautiful ink. Very sparkly. It can clog pens so beware which one you put it into. However, once you find the right pairing of pen and this in (I use my TWSBI ECO in blue) it is well worth it. Not a professional ink but I use it at work anyway.

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Shanazon
A crazy fun ink in a gorgeous color. Not fun to clean though.

This ink is a LOT of fun to use and is just liquid whimsy! I used this for my work notepad and was amazed at how shiny it really was on the page. The color is a beautiful turquoise and the sparkles really add to it all.Cleaning this ink out is a chore. Have a bulb syringe or ink syringe ready when it comes time to switch up inks. Be sure to flip the pen upside down a couple of times to agitate the glitter so it doesnt settle too much before writing. I wouldn't leave this ink in a pen for an extended amount of time but it is great fun while it's in there!

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Anon1971
Unbelievable color!

I ordered a bunch of blue samples. I love that I can do that with Goulet!Blue Lightning was not the shade I was originally trying to find. I wanted a pale blue green (which I also found!!) but I absolutely fell in love with Blue Lightning!!! It's not like any fountain pen ink I've seen before. It's a tad thicker feeling whence lays down on the paper, but is easy to writing with, not sticky, real wow comes when it dries and you can see the metallic shimmer! Beautiful and fun. It's not tacky looking glittery and is lighter in color than a standard blue ink (closer to a deep teal).

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.