on saleColorverse Gravity Wave - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-CV-15

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on saleColorverse Gravity Wave - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-CV-15

In Stock

out of stock

$2.50

2ml fountain pen ink sample of Colorverse Gravity Wave in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Colorverse
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Turquoise
Bottle Material
Plastic
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

Based on 8 reviews
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Olivia W.
Great color

Interesting teal color that stands out on the page.

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Matthew B.
Great shading

This ink is a great shader, and it is still work appropriate. I think this ink is in my top 5!

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Nancy S.
love the color

love the color and it seems to work ok with the All American by Conkin pen

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Nathan P.
Favorite ink so far

I use this in my TWSBI Diamond 580, with a fine nib and with a 1.1mm stub. It is definitely my favorite ink out of the fine nib - the ink takes a bit longer than usual to dry, but has strong teal to (essentially) black shading, and is precise. It works best on higher quality paper (ex. Rhodia). But it's definitely my favorite ink so far - unique in its color, shading, viscosity and usability. It works well out of the Stub nib too, but the color isn't quite as potent and it doesn't dry the same (though it still has very heavy shading).

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Hannah
Bought the full bottle immediately - it's that good!

I have a pretty large collection of teal & blue ink samples. Colorverse Gravity Wave immediately became my favorite. It's so saturated, and it really pops off the page. It makes all of my other teal inks look pale and washed out by comparison. I do think Colorverse inks are super overpriced. The sample price is okay (thanks Goulets! :) ), but I'd much rather have the option to buy a single bottle of ink, rather than the weird brand thing of getting two different bottle sizes in 1 package. It seems so gimmicky, which is why I'd avoided trying Colorverse inks. But I love this color so much that I ordered the bottles before I even wrote my pen dry. It makes my soul sing. It's pretty on Rhodia, but for max shading and sheen, one has to use it on Tomoe River. But that's par for the course. It does dry pretty slowly. I seem to have a knack for smudging it. Still the color makes up for 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.