Noodler's Rachmaninoff - Ink Sample
2ml sample of Noodler's Rachmaninoff fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Noodler's
- Type
- Ink Samples
- Color
- Pink
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- Yes
- 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
This ink is a very bright pink, so if you're looking for that, this meets it! Even comparing to another pink in the sample vials, it's easy to see there is a difference with this ink as it clings to the sides of the vial a lot more. I tested it on 5 papers: Clairefontaine, Rhodia, Goulet (Tomoe), Traveler's Notebook and Mnemosyne.
It had the fastest dry time on Rhodia and the Traveler's Notebook, with no smearing on either after 5 seconds. However it also had some significant bleed through on both of these as well but much less on the other three.
Having said that, it's a gorgeous color, pops wonderfully on white paper!
I wanted this ink for highlighter use in a Pilot Parallel 3.8mm. I have not tried it in a conventional fountain pen, but it is excellent for the use I intended it for. Yes, it does smell like paint, but I am not writing with it for any extended length of time so it's ok. It is super bright pink and pretty saturated, though it is transparent enough for use as a highlighter over dark, permanent ink. Over lighter or similarly-colored inks, it does cover them up. Dries fast on copy paper, though it bleeds through. I won't rate it for flow since a 3.8mm Parallel isn't the typical use. I have not yet cleaned it out of a pen or had it sit for a while in a pen. I'm guessing it will be difficult to clean, but we'll see!
This is highlighter in real life, and that's what I needed it for. I took a star off because I needed to use a wider nib due to its viscosity, and I agree with another reviewer that its a touch stinky.
So I only purchased a sample of this as I am typically not a pink color person. After using this for a while, I would defiantly consider a full bottle. It's almost neon. It fun to use and smooth writing. I have several other colors from Noodler's and I am very happy with them all.
Zippy's 3/14/16 Monday Matchup and Madigan's 3/17/16 ink review got me to thinking about this ink, so I read all of the reviews and looked at its properties. A couple of years ago I tried to use Dragon Catfish Orange as an ink for making margin notes and highly visible writing, but it was too hard to read, even after mixing Noodler's Fox in increasing amounts - I never got what I wanted. This ink is probably what I wanted. Very easy to read, so visible, water resistant. I inked up my TWSBI Eco 1.1 and it flowed perfectly, beautifully, and is super smooth. It bleeds through cheap paper, but behaves well on better papers. Super visible. The ink for making eye catching notes, headings, underlines, bullets, arrows, or doodles in your journal or letters. I will get a bottle when my samples run low. No problems, it flows flawlessly through my pen. Some reviewers say it is too thick and doesn't flow well. If it gets like that I'll dilute it with 10% or more distilled water, so easy to do. If this brilliant color appeals to you, you can make it work in any pen by simply diluting. The ink looked exactly like the Goulet photos when I used it.
FAQ about Ink Samples
How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.