on saleDiamine Dark Forest - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D2011

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on saleDiamine Dark Forest - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D2011

In Stock

out of stock

$2.50

2ml sample of Diamine Dark Forest fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Green
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.

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

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Erica D.
Great dark green

Beautiful shade of dark green. I'll consider a full bottle when I use up some of my other greens.

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Sean N.
Your Pen Matters With This Green

This is a nice, deep green that varies in its shade depending on the wetness of the pen in use. In a standard Pilot Metropolitan it dries on the page as a subdued dark green. However, in my old Parker 21 it will appear practically black, with the green only showing when the light hits it just right. With a stub nib there is plenty of shading, though you couldn't exactly call any of it lighter. It's really just a transition from dark green to black.Overall, I tend to use this ink in wet writing pens only, as I prefer the near-black effect it gives. However, that's not to say that the lighter green is unattractive. Quite the opposite in fact. I simply like inks that only reveal their true colors when closely examined.

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Ryan C.
A nice dark geeen

Overall a nice rich dark green. I used to write almost exclusively with Diamine Green black so it very much reminded me of that by with a bit more color.

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archimom
A promising ink.

I bought a sample and tested it in a Pilot Prera M--my favorite everyday pen. First, the color is essentially a green black. The name is appropriate. It spreads only minimally on copy paper, but on my datebook, which seems to use exceptionally porous paper its spread and feathering were problematic. I generally like Diamine inks. I think that they are an excellent value. I did a water test (30 second rinse+2hour soak) and the dark forest completely disappeared. But, I have had the sample in a window for almost 2 weeks to check fading, and this ink is one of the better survivors. It has faded, but still looks dark green. I downgraded the look and feel because I just don't find the color compelling. Perhaps I am being harsh.

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RVe
Fascinating Color!

At first the green makes its prominent appearance with a formality in its dark color that begins as a conservative presentation. But there is a slight turquoise that reveals itself with a subtle semblance to a certain Tsuki-Yo, but gives a unique characteristic of a hint of adventurousness. It's like a nuanced lure of a hidden potential drawing curiosity to the ink that words wish to parallel.

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.