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We've curated a selection of our best selling fountain pen ink samples with added shimmer. Each 2ml sample comes in a labeled plastic vial.

This set of 8 includes: Diamine Golden Sands, Diamine Night Sky, Diamine Shimmering Seas, Diamine Winter Spice, Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight, Jacques Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor, Robert Oster Rose Gold Antiqua, and Robert Oster Violet Clouds.

No substitutions. This set was last updated February 2, 2023.  Specific sample sets are not packaged separately from other samples ordered.

Condition
New
Brand
Goulet
Type
Ink Sample Package Sets
Color
Assorted
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

Yes

Customer Reviews

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R.C.

Loved the colors

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brenden m.
Very Colorful Inks

Very great colorful shimmer inks. The best part about these inks is how well the shimmer flows out of my vintage pens. Would 100% recommend any of these colors.

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Eric S.
Beautiful inks

I love having the samples so i can test and these did not disappoint - rich vibrant and just that touch of shimmer!

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Cie P.
New to Shimmering Pens....

Not a Fan. I'm not a fountain pen expert but so far, I'm not a fan of the shimmering inks - they don't shimmer out of the pen as they do on a swab and they seem to dry out quickly - by that I mean they don't flow very well - they'll stop writing in the middle of a sentence. I am using Extra Fine nibs so that may be the issue.

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Holly
Awesome way to dip your toes (or nib) into shimmering inks

I love this little set, I haven't tried all of them yet but it's been so fun to try a bunch of different inks. I would 100% recommend this little set if you are interested in shimmering inks but can't commit to a full bottle. This would also make an awesome gift as an add on for a pen! NOTE: the ink rating are for Diamond Jack frost cause I had to put rating so I could submit this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute a color in this ink sample set? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

No. We are unable to make substitutions in any of our ink sample sets.

All of our ink samples are also available for purchase separately.

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. 

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'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.