on saleRobert Oster Rose Gilt Tynte - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-RO-15516

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out of stock

on saleRobert Oster Rose Gilt Tynte - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-RO-15516

In Stock

out of stock

$1.87

MSRP $2.50

A 2ml sample of Robert Oster Shake 'N' Shimmy Rose Gilt Tynte pink shimmering fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Robert Oster states "For calligraphy & ink art pens, brushes & airbrush applicators. May contain pigments”.

Condition
New
Brand
Robert Oster
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Pink
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 12 reviews
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Brianna B.
So pretty! But maybe only for dip pens?

The shimmer ink is gorgeous, but I expected my broad nib pen to handle it better. Maybe within only 200 strokes it started skipping and just locking up completely. Granted, I'm using a Twsbi Go, so it's not the highest or best quality, more so an entry level pen. I'm still a novice fountain pen enthusiast but I thought I was prepared for my first high maintenance ink from having read reviews and watching tip videos. Some people suggest using entry level pens to avoid damaging better ones anyway. Now I feel like I can't maintain an ink like this with anything but a dip pen, but it's so pretty I don't think I care about expanding my collection anyway.

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Kelly
A favorite, clogging and all

Yes it writes dry and yes it can clog but some inks are worth a little extra maintenance. I have used it in pens I enjoy but don't cherish (Noodler's Ahab Flex and Pilot Metropolitan), but I've discovered that dipping a nib into the ink (which has to be continually shaken or poured so shallow that the nib can agitate it), instead of inking up the pen works quite well, especially as I don't often want to write with an entire converter's worth in this shade, just for special occasions. Rose Gilt Tynte is a lovely mid-toned, antique rose with low shading of driftwood and spruce blue-green. It looks like potpourri until I tilt the page and see the intense silver shimmers. In medium and finer nibs, I can achieve a rosy glow (reminds me of the way Diamine Enchanted Ocean writes beautifully even in an EF nib), but this color sings in a wet nib on Tomoe River (or similar) paper. 52 gsm looks best.

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Kelly P.
Beautiful but fussy

This is a crazy ink. A delicate, pale, antique tea rose is super amped with silver and gold shimmer. On low-absorbent paper with a wet nib, I can see traces of green-blue shading. However, you really must use Tomoe River paper (or similar) and a wet nib or you'll get little more than a shimmery pastel on the page. Unfortunately, and I find this to be the case with almost every Robert Oster ink I have sampled or purchased, the ink has a dry flow and is quick to clog. But for dip pen writing, it looks spectacular.

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Andrew P.
Great color BUT shimmer blocked my feed

I used my sample in one of my BENUs, which was normally a very wet, juicy pen. At first I loved this ink - great dusty pink color with a lovely silver shimmer. But then the flow became very dry. I cleaned the nib muliple times. I ran water through the nib. I soaked it in Goulet Pen Flush overnight, twice. I scrubbed the nib with a tooth brush. I used a brass sheet. I tried to remove the nib from the feed, but could not pull it out of the housing. So I bought a new nib and my pen is back to what it was before trying this ink.

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Beth W.
Pretty but too high maintenance for me

This was my first time using the Click Majestic, so the fault may lie with the pen and not the ink, but boy howdy did this ink like to halt. It took me over an hour to write the above page in Rose Gilt Tynte, because I kept having to adjust, clean the nib, force the ink through the channel, etc. in an attempt to re-start the ink flow. As a hefty shimmer, in any pen you'll need to frequently move/tilt/rotate the pen to keep the shimmer particulates spread evenly throughout the ink. Otherwise, they settle pretty quickly and can clog a pen feed.As colors go, it's pretty- a ballerina pink with tons of silver shimmer. It's definitely not the same shade of pink for me that it is in the official marketing swatches on fountain pen seller websites, for whatever reason. If the flow was better, I'd be more inclined to use this ink more often...but a frustrating flow kills my enthusiasm for any ink. I'm willing to try it with a broad nib pen to see if it works better, but for now it's in the pretty but too high maintenance category for me. In the attached photos you can see it swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen, and written on white Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a Click Majestic fountain pen with an Ultra Flex nib.

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.