on saleNoodler's X-Feather Blue - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19103

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on saleNoodler's X-Feather Blue - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-N19103

In Stock

out of stock

$1.75
Size:
2ml Sample
2ml sample of Noodler's X-Feather Blue fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

This ink is designed not to feather on most papers.
Condition
New
Brand
Noodler's
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Blue
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

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Matthew H.
Very little feathering indeed!

I've been using my TWSBI Eco every day for seven years and this might be one of the best waterproof inks I've put in my pen. The color is a little boring (I like bright, vibrant blues) but it is a real pleasure to write with! Most of the paper I write on is low quality (copier handouts, spiral notebooks, legal pads) and this does really well with those. As a marine scientist, the waterproof aspect is important but most other inks bleed too much.

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Anonymous
X-Feather Blue

Ever-so-slightly wetter than X-Feather Black (but not a wet ink). Overall a great performer, even on terrible office paper. Will definitely put in permanent rotation for everyday use!

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Kevin
Good ink, but very slow dry time

This ink looks pretty, (although it seems to be a bit more purple) and holds up to its claim of being a low feathering ink. Although one thing that annoys me greatly is the dry time on it is absurd, if you plan on journaling a lot with it I would not recommend it. As I ended up smudging the ink quite a lot or straight up stopping to wait for the ink to dry. For this alone, I would not buy this ink.

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Anonymous
Great color

Love the color and tried several papers and no feathering. Better to me than the black

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Anonymous
Great everyday ink!

This is now my everyday carry ink. It's well behaved on everything but the cheapest notebook paper (even in a 1.1mm stub), waterproof, dries relatively quickly, and looks quite professional with a sharp dark blue appearance. It's everything I was looking for and I'm buying another bottle today.

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.