on saleDiamine Oxblood - 80ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D7079

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on saleDiamine Oxblood - 80ml Bottled Ink

Product Code D7079

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$17.00

80ml glass bottle of Diamine Oxblood dark red fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Diamine
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Red
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

Based on 224 reviews
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Mike F.
O' To Write in The Blood of an Ox!

I read some of the reviews about this ink being more brown than red. Not sure why folks experienced that. This is decidedly a dark blood red ink. I use it in my journal for days on end and it goes down deep dark blood red and stays that color as it dries.

As a point of reference, I've been printing my journals on HP 32 Premium paper, which is a fairly bright white paper. I got the same results in my Rhodia journal, which has a much warmer / natural color of paper.

The ink flows well and consistently from both my LAMI Safari and TWSBI ECO. The flow is more generous from the LAMI Safari, which probably means the difference is the pen and not the ink.

Some reviewers said they had a drying time issue, I have not found this to be an issue. It dries plenty fast that when I finish writing a page and turn that page there is no smearing. Perhaps the drying time issue has more to do with the paper than the ink? It also does not flow excessively to the point where ink bleeds through the paper. Just enough to create a consistent and clean mark.

It is not a water fast ink, but I will say that Ox Blood on my hands takes a bit more scrubbing to remove than say Noodler's 54 Massachusetts, which simply loves to run and flow. Then again, I am no Dexter, and not use to washing blood off my hands.

If you like the idea of a dark blood red ink, then I would definitely give this ink a try. I just ordered a 20 ml bottle and will be using this when ever the spirit moves me to write a bloody journal entry or sign a pirate's oath in blood! :-) Alarmingly and somewhat ghoulishly, this seems to be happening more often than I care to admit!

C
Charlie P.
Diamine Oxblood

Outstanding color and performance.

P
Peter S.
New to the pen world

So when I got the Diamine oxblood I did a lot of research thinking that I could have been a bad ink for my lamy safari but how I could have been wrong it is a good and hardy ink that both functions amazing and looks amazing

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Robert A.J.
Diamine Oxblood - 80ml Bottled Ink

One of the darkest reds I've found yet on the market for myself. Flows allitle wet in bigger nibs but is beautiful

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Rachel M.
Diamine Oxblood

Absolutely beautiful color! By far my favorite!!

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.