on saleDiamine Enchanted Ocean - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D9020

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on saleDiamine Enchanted Ocean - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D9020

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$22.00
Size:
50ml Bottle

Part of Diamine’s Shimmertastic collection, this Enchanted Ocean dark blue fountain pen ink features added silver shimmer. Works best with broader nibs on high quality paper to really see the shine. Comes in a 50ml glass bottle.

Due to the amount of particulate in this ink used to achieve the sparking look, you may experience restricted ink flow in some of your pens. We recommend shaking the ink thoroughly before filling and gently rolling the pen in your hands often to keep the shimmer effect consistent. This will also help prevent clogging. You will also want to be diligent about cleaning and maintaining your pen when using this ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Turquoise/Teal
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
14.6mm (0.57in)
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

Yes
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
50ml
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

Based on 5 reviews
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Debora S.
nice ink

Beautiful ink, not only the shimmer, but the shading is great with this ink

J
Jamison W.
Very pretty ink for some pens

This ink looks almost black when used with a japanese fine nib, but when you give it a shake it does have glitter to it. This is less than I was hoping for, but I knew that it was optimistic to expect an extra fine nib, a japanese Pilot VP one no less, to output a shimmernig ink with the intended effects present. That being said, I don't regret the purchase, in fact I have a 1.1 stub nib lamy on the way to see how it does with that. In terms of jamming up the pen, it definitely didn't help, but it can output it down to an empty cartridge no problem if you use your pen daily and don't mind tapping your pen on the paper occassionally if it gets a little dry. Really the reason I wouldn't recommend this for a VP extra fine is just because the ink could look so much better than this pen allows, although it looks like a deep blue with glitter with the VP EF which isn't half bad.Other thoughts: This ink has zero water resistance, even hours later, it flows quite well for what it is, but still I'd only call it medium. Dry time on EF is quick enough for a lefty on everything but very water resistant paper, but I'd suspect it wouldn't be quick enough on a medium nib. One final note is that it's quite difficult to clean out of a pen due to the particles, I'd recommend going with Brian's method of cleaning with a bulb syringe to limit your frustration.All in all it wasn't the perfect ink for my pen, but I didn't expect it to be and it was better flowing than I expected all the same.

b
bpekkan
Great Experience

I had very good experience with goulet pen. the system works super b also a special thanks to Jeremy Worley for his insterest in our order.

C
CaptHook
Magical!

Did careful research on shimmering inks before making this purchase. Ordered this ink and a TWSBI Diamond 580AL broad nib. The broad nib lays down a lovely, creamy line that dries fairly quickly but is saturated enough to show off the shimmer. After using this ink can understand why many reviews recommended broad nibs over fine for shimmer inks. Very satisfied (as I have been with all my Goulet Pen purchases). ;)

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writerstephen
Love these shimmering inks

I would happily give this ink 5 stars in a heartbeat but for one thing ... it is MUCH darker blue than I expected. I was really expecting more of a turquoise from the pictures, but it is very much a dark blue-with-a-hint-of-green ink, plus the sparkle. I don't know what Diamine did to this ink to make it sparkle and shimmer so bloody well, but it is incredibly great. These are my new favorite inks, and pretty much what I use exclusively in my pens. I've had no real clogging issues, flow is wonderful, and the shine comes through beautifully on good ivory or bright white paper using medium nibs (pretty much all I own).

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 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.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 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.