on saleDiamine Magical Forest - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9003

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on saleDiamine Magical Forest - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D9003

In Stock

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$1.87

MSRP $2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Magical Forest shimmering fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. Green with silver shimmer.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Green
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

Based on 10 reviews
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K
Kevin
Extra fine nib review

The ink is very shimmery but when I write with it, it is very dry and the shimmer is very light. This may be because I have a extra fine nib on the TWSBI.

f
fpfan
Beautiful and doesn't clog pens

Unlike some other shimmer inks I've tried, the Shimmertastics have never clogged my pens. I had some Red Lustre in a stub-nib pen left from last Christmas, and it still writes well. Magical Forest is my other Christmas go-to ink and it performs the same. These are great inks with a lot of shimmer.

J
Jessica
Beautiful sparkling green

This was a random sample and I put in a Twsbi Eco. Wow! Looks so pretty in the pen and writes smoothly and shimmers too. I enjoy it and look forward to purchasing a bottle.

J
Jennifer D.
Not much shimmer

Not exciting for me.

T
Taylor
Unpleasant to Use & Impossible to Clean

This is the worst of both worlds with shimmering inks. Either there's no glitter or the shimmer is so dominant that you can't see the green underneath. It often writes VERY dry, uncomfortably so, even in a pen that I've never suffered flow problems before. I was constantly having to floss the tines, and that only worked for a few pages. But then sometimes it would dump down so much ink that it feathered and bled through on Rhodia. It was unpleasant to write with. And impossible to clean! I didn't end up going through the converter. I flushed the feed using a bulb syringe twice with Goulet pen flush and almost a dozen times with water and still some glitter is left! And I might have to just throw away the converter all together. I simply cannot get the glitter out of it. I hate to be so negative, but this is hands-down the worst ink I've ever used. I don't understand it.

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.