on saleDe Atramentis Sherlock Holmes - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1320

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on saleDe Atramentis Sherlock Holmes - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1320

In Stock

out of stock

$1.95

2ml sample of De Atramentis Sherlock Holmes fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
De Atramentis
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Blue
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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D.N.
Excellent Blue

My sample arrived and I am impressed. This is a great blue. The flow is smooth and I would say medium for drying. It’s definitely worth testing and buying a larger bottle of.

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Thomas A.
Blue- Not Blurple, Not Glue (greenish blue)

An excellent pure Blue, at least to my eye. Toned silvery grey. I find this shade of blue very comfortable to use for prolonged writing/reading sessions. Definitely my favorite class of blue inks. I also have the DeAtramentis Giuseppe Verdi which is almost indistinguishable, that said, the S Holmes edges it out. I also prefer it to JHerbin Bleu des Profondeurs which is darker. In the pen used for all comparisons (Aurora 88 XF) P i Shin Kai was watery looking. DA Sherlock Holmes is an excellent ink.

C
Congarranza
Light grayish blue

Lovely ink that shades to an extremely dark blue on higher quality paper. When using your run of the mill $1 spiral notebook, it stays lighter.

R
Richard
Great color and flow

This is my favorite of the half-dozen blue inks I've tried, and it may be my first bottle purchase. The color is a nice dark blue that looks good without screaming for attention. What sets the ink apart for me is how perfectly it flows from my Plumix, smoothly but with a fine crisp line.

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Yessie
Lovely color

I bought this to test out my Pilot Metro and I'm really pleased with the color and lasting power of the ink. It's not super saturated but it fades in a very good looking way. This is my first time buying ink samples and I think it's a pretty generous amount. I've been using a Leuchtturm1917, a Red n Black, and an EcoQua for testing. No recurring issues with the papers.

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.