on saleDiamine Graphite - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3071

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on saleDiamine Graphite - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D3071

In Stock

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$8.00
Size:
30ml Bottle

30ml plastic bottle of Diamine Graphite grey fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Silver/Grey
Bottle Material
Plastic
Bottle Opening Diameter
11.9mm (0.47in)
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
30ml
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 24 reviews
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R
Roger
A no-nonsense gray

This ink is a no-nonsense gray that, if anything, tends to greenish undertones. It's plenty dark to read easily, but light enough to allow for pleasant shading. Flow is excellent. This ink is dark enough to serve as an alternative to black or dark blue for a professional/work ink.

S
Spencer F.
A well behaved gray ink.

What a great ink! I love using it as my daily note taking ink for classes. It does look similar to pencil lead and does shade a little bit. I like how it doesn't leave nearly as much on the nib after filling or creep as much as my noodlers libertys elysium. The only thing I've noticed is there is a little bit of feathering if I write too quickly. This is a fantastic daily driver ink.

M
Marilyn F.
Wonderful Ink!

I love this ink because the color reminds me of the color of pencil markings on paper (as the name suggests).

J
John K.
Great For Broad and Stub Nibs, And Great Value

I enjoy black inks, having a bunch of them. But--as much as I fit on a legal pad with wetter/broader nibs, it can actually make the writing harder to read. In that case, a good gray ink can be even more legible. This Diamine Graphite fits into that slot. Certainly dark enough to be easily read, even with fine+ nibs, but when it really shines is with a stub nib, or a broad like on my vintage Sheaffer Legacy. I really like Diamine inks and own a few dozen because I hate paying a fortune for some silly glass bottle design; reminds me many colognes and perfumes where I'd swear they paid more for the bottle than the cologne! For those who like to write with broad or thick nibs, they'll enjoy this as it's definitely close to being a light black.

E
Electricman
Great Color

I purchased this ink for a different look when I journal. I absolutely love this ink, it reminds me of a no. 2 pencil. When I write with this ink I almost feel like I am back in school. I wish the bottle was larger that way I can get more of a verity of my pens into the bottle. I will definitely get this bottle again.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

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.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 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.