on saleRobert Oster African Gold - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-RO-50389

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on saleRobert Oster African Gold - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-RO-50389

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25
A 2ml sample of Robert Oster African Gold fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

A message from Robert Oster about this ink: "African Gold was developed to offer our support for WorldVision in Ethiopia on behalf of our community of ink enthusiasts." A portion of the sale of each bottle of ink is donated to WorldVision. For more information about WorldVision, you can check out their website at www.WorldVision.org.
Condition
New
Brand
Robert Oster
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Yellow
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.

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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gary g.
Love this African Gold

wonderful color.

C
Corrin D.
Pretty but difficult to read

This is a beautiful color with nice shading. It's a little browner than the swatch appears on my screen. More than anything, it reminds me of the colors of wheat, both the lights and the darks. It would be gorgeous for drawing or painting with. Unfortunately, it's a little too light for comfortable reading, so it may not be the best ink for writing.

A
Anonymous
Love this pen!

Love the pen, the color I chose and the fun I'm having creating with it. The visual instruction should have just a bit of narrative to go with it...

P
Patricia S.A.
Gentle Brown

I like having different shades of my ink, for my various pens. This brown/gold color will be just right for when I don't need a strong deep brown!

G
Ginger
Great color for autumn note writing

Love this color and was impressed with ink use on basic printer paper and post its

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.