De Atramentis Document Ink Urban Sienna - 45ml Bottled Ink
De Atramentis fountain pen inks are exclusively handmade in Germany by Dr. Franz-Josef Jansen, and come in a 45ml glass bottle. This pigmented brown ink is part of the Document series and is permanent and waterproof.
All of the inks in the Document series can be mixed together to create a unique waterproof color. Great for sketching with fountain pens!
Note: De Atramentis is in the process of changing their bottled ink lids. What is pictured might differ from what you receive. We cannot honor special requests.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- De Atramentis
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Brown
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 18.5mm (0.73in)
- 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
- 45ml
- 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.
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- Yes
Customer Reviews
Purchase DeAtrementis Document Urban Sienna to replace another brown ink for journal sketching that was not waterproof. Filled my fude nib fountain pen with it, and tested... Alas, it is not waterproof at all, so disappointed. Aren't all the Document Inks supposed to be waterproof?
I find most document inks, especially by DeAtramentis, to be on the dry side, and a little chalky in appearance. This one, however, I love. It's a saturated light golden brown, dark enough to see easily on almost any surface and on the wet side for a document ink. I've used up my Goulet sample and came here to order a bottle and am sad to see it's sold out.
The urban sienna is perfect. Ended replacing Noodlers 41 with this as I was looking for something lighter. As always, Goulet Pens is fantastic, I love you guys!
I have a lot of Document inks but this one surprised me. It isn't very saturated, but it shades beautifully. I just got a sample, and it leans more yellow than in the photos. It's been performing well with both JoWo and Schmidt nibs, no skips, clogs or drying out.
I purchased de Atramentis document Urban Sienna at the same time as de A's document Dark Red. The dark red is performing quite nicely in a vintage Parker with a stub nib. So far I have tried the document Urban Sienna in two fountain pens; a Lamy Joy with a stub nib and an inexpensive Sheaffer fountain pen also with a stub nib. It didn't take long with either pen to experience hard to no start at all. I have cleaned both pens - one after only an overnight fill and test - both of them had ink particles come out when I flushed them. I suspect there is an 'earth pigment' quality to this inknot sure which pen to try next or whether to just use it with a dip pen. Cannot recommend this ink, at least until I find a pen that is compatible.
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
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?
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.
My ink smells funny, is it safe to use?
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?
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?
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.