on saleNoodler's Bad Green Gator - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19064

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on saleNoodler's Bad Green Gator - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19064

In Stock

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$1.95
Size:
2ml Sample

2ml sample of Noodler's Bad Green Gator fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition
New
Brand
Noodler's
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.

Yes

Customer Reviews

Based on 59 reviews
37%
(22)
34%
(20)
17%
(10)
5%
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7%
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M
Frustrating to write with

I wanted to give this ink a try due to its water-resistance, but it was just a frustrating experience. This ink really feathers on paper (using Leuchturm 1917 notebook), and was also pretty dry even in a Lamy Medium nib. The ink crusted up the nib in an unflattering way and also completely dried out the nib about a week after filling. There's also the unpleasant smell most Noodler's inks have. The color is nice and it really is quite waterproof, but I can't see how I'd get good use out of it.

A
Anonymous
Lots of bleed-through

Color very nice but got lots of bleed through, even with thicker paper that does not bleed through when using other inks

J
Jeremy G.
Love the Color!

I love the color of this ink. Goes on dark and as it drys it lightens just a hair. But the dried color is this nice almost forest green color.Using my Pilot Metropolitan, it flows very well. Maybe even a little wet at times, but I have not had it glob or anything, just a little wet. It appears that if you used a flex nib it would even shade a little. It does it a little in some spots, even with the fine point nib on the Metro. I have tried writing on cheap printer/copier paper. Given it a few seconds to dry, and then used a BIC Brite Liner (highlighter) to see if it smeared. It did not. I have not done any water tests or anything. The highlighter was it.Only draw back, it does seem to feather in my moleskin notebook. The copier paper and even lined notepads it doesn't feather at all. For whatever reason, the moleskin seems to feather this ink.

N
Nathan
Bleeds on cheap paper

The color was alright, a very dark green. I wouldn't call it black-green though. That said, it gushed out of my pen and bled through my (cheap) paper easily. I'm using a Faber-Castell Loom with a medium nib and most inks I've used in it lean on the dryer side but this one just flows.

K
Karl
Great green addition

I really like the shade of this green. And the distinctive Noodler's label gives it even more character.

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.