on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Violet - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1097

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on saleDe Atramentis Document Ink Violet - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-DA1097

In Stock

out of stock

$2.25

2ml sample of waterproof De Atramentis Document Ink Violet fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial. This pigmented purple 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!

Condition
New
Brand
De Atramentis
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.

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

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Pele B.
What a Sparkle

This ink has a lovely gradient and is so versatile. An absolute gem of a colour that one uses when sketching. Intend on using it extensively even for writing.

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Nicholas
Really beautiful and functional ink

Typical of other De Atramentis pigment inks, this is a touch dry, has a flat appearance without much shading, no feathering, and dries a little slow. It is also completely waterproof - not 'sort of water resistant but will become a little blurry'. It will hold up to even deliberate soaking and scrubbing. I really like the color. It's not very dark, nor is it very saturated, but on warm toned smooth paper it looks absolutely beautiful and very legible without being overly contrasty. I normally use it with a Lamy 1.1 stub nib on a Leuchtturm journal and it looks great. If you want a slightly wetter, more saturated and faster drying alternative, you might like Noodler's La Reine Mauve, but I prefer this.

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Patty
Water resistance AND I love the color

I've already bought a full bottle of this and a new Sailor Compass to use with it. The color is a dusty purple, not terribly dark but defiantly dark enough to read easily. I love it but it might not be everyone's color.

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Anonymous
Beautiful

I have enjoyed writing with this ink in my journal. Since I am new to fountain pens, I don't have much to go on. I bought it because of its waterproof status, if I want to draw and use watercolor on it. It has not been tested in that capacity, so take that into account in the below stats. It does work well for this lefty in her fine tip Platinum Preppy. It is not so definite as black, nor as jarring as blue. Rather, a bit of whimsy as I recall the day and dream for the future. Dries lighter that original wet color.

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William C.
Definitely worth ordering a bottle

I got the De Atramentis Document Violet ink in a random sample a year or so ago, and i regret not having used it sooner. I opened the vial and filled my Cross Bailey with it , and it started right away. I have written on several papers with it and it is gorgeous. I also used it in my Platinum Preppy EF with no flow issues. Color is a nice purple, almost as nice as Noodler's Concord Grape, without the heavy staining . You still need to be diligent in keeping the pens clean and don't leave them lying around. If you're not going to write for a few days, clean and flush your pens. Maintenance is everything... Will be ordering a bottle when I get the restock notification...

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.