on saleDiamine Damson - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3049

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on saleDiamine Damson - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3049

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$8.00
Size:
30ml Bottle

30ml plastic bottle of Diamine Damson fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Purple
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

Based on 28 reviews
64%
(18)
25%
(7)
7%
(2)
4%
(1)
0%
(0)
C
Chris W.
Amazing

Amazing customer service, and great product

N
Nicole H.
Slightly darker and greyer than expected, but still good

It's a good ink. I've had no problems. Obviously, all monitors are configured differently, so the ink is darker and slightly less purple than I expected it to be. It's a lot more subtle. Still a good color though. Vaguely professional, while still being different.

M
Monica
Good ink, but dark

I really wanted to like this color. The swatch and writing sample on the website are exactly what I'm looking for. Maybe I got a bad bottle, but Damson just looked black in every pen I tried (EF, F, M, 1.1). If I watered it down enough I could get the dusky purple, but then the ink didn't perform well. It is well behaved ink and cleaned easily out of my pens. Just be prepared for ink that looks black with a bare hint of purple in very bright light and close inspection.

R
Rachael A.
Rich smoky purple

I debated between Damson and J. Herbin's Poussiere de Lune and finally settled on picking up the smaller sized bottle of Damson (30 ml) to give it a try. Reviews are correct in that it is a drier ink. However, I have had no problems with it causing any clogging or flow issues. I use in in one of my particularly wet pens and it writes like a dream. The color is subtle but gorgeous. The deep, rich smoked purple is a reserved, complicated color. It is dark enough for most work purposes, but adds a bit of interest and complexity by being outside of the traditional blue or black. This will definitely be one that I use regularly. Other than being drier than most other Diamine inks, it is well behaved and does not feather or smudge. It is not a waterfast ink, but it was not designed to be one. If you are looking for a dark, complex color that is business appropriate but outside of the traditional color range, this might be the ink for you.

A
Anonymous
A good overall ink

The color is appears to be a dark almost black violet in my fine nib safari. I find it to be a very work appropriate ink and I really like the color. The ink also behaves nicely on my cheap copy paper. The only negative is that it is not water resistant at all and have a tendency to smear if in contact with anything slightly moistened.

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.