on saleDiamine Winter Spice - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D-RE2123

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on saleDiamine Winter Spice - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D-RE2123

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$2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Winter Spice fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Initially launched as part of the 2021 Diamine InkVent calendar and now a part of the regular Diamine Red Edition collection, this sheening brown fountain pen ink features added shimmer. Works best with broader nibs on high quality paper to really see the shine.

Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens. We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging. You will also want to be diligent about cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Brown
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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Stephanie C.

Love the color, however it’s a bit thick. Not sure if it’s the ink itself or maybe needed to break in the new pen. Will try again for sure

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Renee M.
Winter Spice

The ink had some glob inside it. So I think it went bad. It was a really cool color though.

T
Taylor
High maintenance, low reward

I bought this sample because of how much Drew has praised the ink on the Pencast. I had mixed expectations because (sorry, Drew!) I'm usually not a huge fan of brown inks. I actually found the base ink to be quite nice with more shading than I expected, but I saw no sheen. Blue shimmer would be nice, but I've never had an ink where the shimmer settles so quickly. I could deal with it being more of a standard ink if the maintenance wasn't so high. The chromatography on this ink must be cool because when I cleaned out my pen, the ink dyed my stainless steel sink hot pink... And I'm on feed brush duty for the nib unit (at least Drew didn't steer me wrong there!)

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Anonymous
Beautiful holiday ink.

I wish this were still available in bottles. I would buy 5.

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Andrea
wow! what a blend of colors!

I have inked with a broad nib, which I think I should go up a nib size to really let this ink show off more. I can see a blend of brown, blue and the shimmer is just right! soooo perfect for fall! can't wait to write with this! seemed to go down wet, with a faster dry time than i imagined it to be. i've paired this with another color for my weekly ink up (another wonderful fall color - diamine inferno orange) - and they pair well together! will be getting a bottle of this!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink (a fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in) 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 with shimmering ink. While it is safe to use in fountain pens, it may require a little extra maintenance.

Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens, especially with finer nibs.

We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling, and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging.

You will also want to be diligent about regularly cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

For more information, check out our blog post on How to Write with Shimmering Ink, or watch the video here:

What does it mean if an ink has shading or sheen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading is 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 is a characteristic of a fountain pen ink where, when ink pools, another color can be seen on top of the ink. It is more pronounced 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 may help obtain better sheening results in your writing.

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

The technique 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, or watch the video here:

How much writing can I really do with 2ml? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our ink samples, or one good fill with a large capacity piston-filling pen.

How much writing you can do depends on you more than anything else. It mostly depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you. 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

This product is ineligible for return.

You can read more about all our Return Policies here.