Diamine Aurora Borealis - 80ml Bottled Ink
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Diamine
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Turquoise/Teal
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 18.0mm (0.71in)
- 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
- 80ml
- 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 my second bottle of Aurora Borealis. I love this ink color. This is my primary ink color and I use it multiple pens.
I think the color of this ink is perfect. The sort of dark teal is my favorite color, and this nails it. I feel like I never really hear about it and I'm considering ordering another bottle as backup in case it gets discontinued! For how it behaves, I would say it washes out of demonstrator pens nicely with no staining, and it is moderately wet like most diamine inks. With your broader or western nibs, it feels great, but in my fine Japanese nibs it doesn't flow as well as I prefer. I do prefer a wet ink, though. I'm learning that Japanese nibs work best with Japanese - especially pilot - inks that seem to me to be a little more watery, and this one does not buck that trend. But I love it and if you are using anything broader than an XF/F, I highly recommend it!
This is my 3rd bottle of this ink. It is very well behaved and the color is amazing. I highly recommend giving this ink a try.
This a wonder shade of teal. So many tend toward blue and this one moves to the green. Flows nice in fine to stub nibs. Dries quickly even on Tomoe River paper. I haven't tested water resistance so I can't speak to that quality. It offers some shading but not an extreme amount.
The Aurora Borealis is fantastic! It is a nicely wet, quick drying and an overall very attractive ink. Although at first I had feathering problems with it, considering that it has a fairly wet flow, I overcame the problem and now am very happy that I bought it. The ink matches nicely with the new 2023 Lamy Al-Star Petrol. This was my first experience with Diamine inks and I can surely say that it won't be the last. Thanks to Goulet Pens!
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.