Sailor Dipton Blue Flame - Ink Sample
2ml sample of Sailor Dipton Blue Flame ink, in a labeled plastic vial, a blue ink with red sheen.
Sailor recommends these inks be used in dip pens only.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Sailor
- 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.
- No
Customer Reviews
Recently got a sample of this & Diamine Jack Frost, to compare against Organic Studio's Nitrogen. Unfortunately for my wallet... Dipton Blue Flame is my favorite of the three. The sheen is absolutely unreal; it almost has this 3D metallic effect because of the way it dries-- as opposed to the "flatter" sheen of Nitrogen & Jack Frost.
The 6x price-point is tough to stomach-- but the effect is absolutely magical.
I absolutely fell in love. shiny! super shine and i love it! I have in my twsbi vac 700r broad nib. Ink flows, a nice wet ink, dries reasonably quick for how wet it is - i give it about 15-25 seconds before touching - you have to have patience with inks! I find myself writing full pages with this ink just to fawn over a finished page gleems. i'm going to try the other colors and get myself a bottle! this is a fun ink. if you are looking for a business ink - look elsewhere - this is an after-five, loosen up and have fun ink. if you are stuffy - this ink is not for you. but i hope you give it a try - it brought me such joy to use.
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.