Diamine Imperial Purple - Ink Sample
2ml sample of Diamine Imperial Purple fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Diamine
- Type
- Ink Samples
- Color
- Purple
- 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
This is a really friendly ink. Its a darker purple in my Metropolitan with it's fine nib, but still a great color. It has a decent flow and dries fairly quickly on both 20# copy paper and a journal I have with 100 gsm pages. It has nearly no water resistance, which means it wouldn't be highlighter-friendly, but I've been keeping notes with it for over a week now and it is a really nice change of pace.
This is my first time using a fountain pen and purple is my favorite color and I love this one it's not a to bright or dark. I work for the sheriff department and I use it for non official paperwork so it looks great so everyone can tell from the ink that it was me.
Lovely color that makes any note special
This purple is stunningly beautiful! The depth of the purple makes it darker than the lighter pastel purples or red purples you see in your typical purple pen. It starts off dark but lightens a tad when it dries to make it the shade of purple an Emperor of Rome would have worn (hence the name). Absolutely gorgeous ink. 10/10 would recommend.
I just ordered a full bottle of this ink after enjoying the sample so much. The color is a nice, rich purple that pops on the page. I tried the Diamine Majestic Purple first, and that one was nice, but this one just seems to pop more. I am a huge purple fan and this one just hits the right spot with me. It's going into rotation!
FAQ about Ink Samples
How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.