on saleDiamine Evergreen - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D7072

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on saleDiamine Evergreen - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-D7072

In Stock

out of stock

$1.95

2ml sample of Diamine Evergreen 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

Based on 18 reviews
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Anonymous
Beautiful ink color!

Love it so much. I will be buying a bottle soon!

A
Anonymous
Shows up nearly black

The ink works very nicely on the paper I use (pretty cheap stuff). I hoped it would be greener, but my hand writing with a fine nib looks nearly black. Upside: probably work appropriate!

C
Caroline
A true dark green

I like green inks, and I use dark greens because my work environment is quite conservative and I could not get away with a lighter, brighter green. This one is a good option, dark enough to pass in my professionnal environment, but still green enought that it looks green and not black. I use it mostly in fine nibs (my favourite types of nibs)This one, and Dark Forest from the same brand, are too green inks that I use daily. Evergreen is more one the olive side, and Dark Forest is more on the teal side, but both are solid dark greens that look good on any paper.

T
Topgunbai
Dark green ink for everyday use

Disclaimer: I have tried this ink only on my custom ground Platinum Preppy (Naginata Togi style grinding), the nib of which has almost no flexibility. So I really don't know how this ink behaves when using springier nibs. The color is dark green, reminiscent of loquat tree leaves in my hometown, and I guess this is why it's named evergreen. It looks kinda bluish in the vial, but not so blue on paper. It is not too dark to show a coloration of green, yet not too light so the contrast is high enough when written on paper. This makes it perfect for, say, taking course notes. The ink flow is great, at least better than the black ink that comes with the Preppy. Although the nib on my Preppy tend to be dry, this ink never makes it skip. It doesn't dry very quickly, but fast enough.Overall, the Diamine evergreen is a very good ink for everyday use. If you like to use green ink but don't like the color to be too bright, this is a great choice.

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WR L.
Much too dark

It is very difficult to provide an objective review of a particular ink, since in most cases the behavior of the ink is dependent on the nib width, ink flow, and other characteristics of the pen in which it is used. The ability to purchase ink samples from Gouletpens is amazingly helpful in finding the right ink for the right pen. That being said, I have found that this ink was so dark that I wasn't really picking up any green color.

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.