on saleSailor Ink Studio 930 - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-SL-13-1210-930

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on saleSailor Ink Studio 930 - Ink Sample

Product Code IS-SL-13-1210-930

In Stock

out of stock

$2.95
2ml sample of Sailor Ink Studio 930 fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

This smooth-flowing water-based dye ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens. Sailor Ink Studio is a collection of 100 unique colors.
Condition
New
Brand
Sailor
Type
Ink Samples
Color
Red
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

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Sailor Studios - Good Ink

I purchased a sample of Sailor Ink Studios #930, #973, and others to compare dark reds. I'm looking for a subtle, "grown-up red" that doesn't scream RED on the page.RESULTS: #930 - More pinkish purple than I expected, but not as much as Diamine Syrah. Looks very dark with a wet nib, dries fast, shades very well, seems to write drier than average, and holds up to water moderately well (can still read it after 1 min soak and wipe) #973 - More of a rusty red. In reviews, this looked similar to 930, but it's not. Rusty red on the page, dries fast, shades best among this bunch, seems to write drier than average, and holds up to water moderately well (can still read it after 1 min soak and wipe) Diamine Ox Blood - Beautiful, rich, dark blood red with purple tones. Very dark on the page (the darkest among these), dries moderate, seems to flow well, low to moderate shading with my wet pen, and does not hold up to water well (hard to read after 1 min soak and wipe) Diamine Syrah - Nice wine red red with purple tones. Moderately dark on the page, dries moderate, seems to flow well, seems to have good shading, and does not hold up to water well (hard to read after 1 min soak and wipe) Noodler's Red Black - Nice dark red on the page but casual observers would know you are using red ink, slow to dry, seems to flow well, nice shading, and holds up to water very well (the red washes but the black is clear after 1 min soak and wipe) Noodler's Black Swan in English Roses - Nice color but leans strongly to rose and purple. Quite dark on the page (probably #2 to Ox Blood), dries slowly, flows pretty well, really nice shading, and holds its color to water very well (can easily read it after 1 min soak and wipe). This is the only one to bleed through Mnemosyne paper in my test of dark reds on the wettest parts, but well within bounds.

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.