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Our favorite chromashading (multi-tonal) inks as featured in our Chromashading ink video. Each 2ml sample comes in a labeled plastic vial.

This set of 13 ink samples includes the following Sailor colors: Ink Studio 123, Ink Studio 162, Ink Studio 173, Ink Studio 224, Manyo Ayame, Manyo Fuji, Manyo Haha, Manyo Hikoi, Manyo Koke, Manyo Nekoyanagi, Yurameku Amamoyoi, Yurameku Kangyou, and Yurameku Seki.

No substitutions.  Specific sample sets are not packaged separately from other samples ordered.

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New
Brand
Sailor
Type
Ink Sample Package Sets
Color
Assorted

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Drew
So happy about this set...

I really wanted to hunt down and try several of the inks in this set. It also has several inks in it that I was not really aware had these properties. Having them all collected for me so I could just order them and get to play with all these inks? Very, very nice. I have been more pleased with some inks than others, but I have fun getting to play with these beautiful inks in my pens regardless of whether they go on my list of inks I'd like to have a whole bottle of. Absolutely worth the price.

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Rosemary B.
Beautiful shading inks

I love this sample set! My friend and I got out our glass dip pen and tried them out on a few different kinds of paper. The effects were different depending on the paper. Tomoe River Cosmo paper, which normally makes my inks pop, washed out the chromoshading effects of Manyo Koke and Studio 173, for instance, but they displayed more depth and shading on midori paper and Stalogy pages. I ultimately have had trouble choosing which inks to put in my pens first - they're all so lovely, and some are so subtle.Only negative: some of the inks shade so strongly that they're almost difficult to read, but a fine nib helps average it out so they're legible.

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Nancy S.
ink samples

fun way to try different inks - see what your pen likes and you like

FAQs about Ink Sample Package Sets

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.

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

We are unable to make substitutions in any of our ink sample sets.

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.