Ink Sample Exchange - United States

[GreenVelvet]

I'm interested in getting vials too...does anyone know where they can be gotten?

 

Info on the vials is on the first page of this thread, but that entry was updated December 2009. I assume it's pretty current. That's how I got mine.

[pointydog]

Info on the vials is on the first page of this thread, but that entry was updated December 2009. I assume it's pretty current. That's how I got mine.

 

 

I sent a note a week or so ago, have not heard yet. Has anyone been able to get vials recently?

[bardolator]

I wrote and heard back about 10 days ago, but haven't ordered any yet. What's a good "starter" number? (I also have no idea how much shipping will be--nice that this is done on an honor system, though. )

[pointydog]

I wrote and heard back about 10 days ago, but haven't ordered any yet. What's a good "starter" number? (I also have no idea how much shipping will be--nice that this is done on an honor system, though. )

 

Well, I feel neglected now...will have to resend my email and see what happens.

I would plan on a dozen at least, but I don't know what they cost to begin with.

If you get a vial for each one you send out, you should theoretically never run out as long as you actually use the ink you get instead of hoarding it. I might fall into the category of 'hoarder', so I usually figure what I will use and then buy about double that amount.

[bardolator]

I'm thinking the vials would be good for carrying as "refills," yes? I'm wondering how much my pen will hold....

Edited February 22, 2010 by bardolator

[pointydog]

Yahoo!

I have electricity after 6 days without, and I have the all-important vials too!

 

Here is what I have to trade:

 

Pilot Iroshizuku

Syo-ro (very interesting color)

Yama budo

Tsukushi

 

Noodler's

Bad Black Moccasin

Bad Belted Kingfisher

Nakahama Whaleman's Sepia

Rattler Red (eel)

Beaver Brown

Greune Cactus (eel)

Mata Hari

White of the whale

 

Private Reserve

Tropical Blue

 

Old bottles, some limited:

Waterman Green

Sheafer Skrip Peacock Blue (older than dirt but still brilliant)

Visconti Red

Levenger Cardinal

Levenger Amethyst

Pelikan 4001 Violett

J. Herbin Orange Indien

Parker Penman Mocha

Parker Penman Ebony

 

I would like to try:

any really rich cobalt blue

Any green that approximates my old favorite Penman Emerald

Black Cherry from Private Reserve

The new Noodler's Brown #41

Noodler's Dragon's Napalm

 

Any rich saturated colors you particularly like.

 

Chris

[Aunt Jill]

Yahoo!

I have electricity after 6 days without, and I have the all-important vials too!

 

Here is what I have to trade:

 

Pilot Iroshizuku

Syo-ro (very interesting color)

Yama budo

Tsukushi

 

Noodler's

Bad Black Moccasin

Bad Belted Kingfisher

Nakahama Whaleman's Sepia

Rattler Red (eel)

Beaver Brown

Greune Cactus (eel)

Mata Hari

White of the whale

 

Private Reserve

Tropical Blue

 

Old bottles, some limited:

Waterman Green

Sheafer Skrip Peacock Blue (older than dirt but still brilliant)

Visconti Red

Levenger Cardinal

Levenger Amethyst

Pelikan 4001 Violett

J. Herbin Orange Indien

Parker Penman Mocha

Parker Penman Ebony

 

I would like to try:

any really rich cobalt blue

Any green that approximates my old favorite Penman Emerald

Black Cherry from Private Reserve

The new Noodler's Brown #41

Noodler's Dragon's Napalm

 

Any rich saturated colors you particularly like.

 

Chris

 

 

I have short international cartridges of Private Reserve Blue Suede (very classy; I love it) and a bottle of PR Fiesta Red, which mixes nicely with black for different dark-red colors.

Just checked the color charts. It looks as if your Tsukushi is a red-brown and the Tso-ro is a dark turquoise, so I guess you already have what I have. Unless you'd like to compare them. It might make an interesting review (she said, hinting blatantly). The only thing I really want for my small ink palette (mustn't go overboard) is a bottled turquoise, maybe Skrip and/or Syo-ro.

 

I just found a little picture story about Skrip Peacock Blue that takes me back to my teen years.

 

—Jill

Edited March 5, 2010 by Aunt Jill

[pointydog]

Will send PM to you Jill, my reply will clog up this list a little too much..

[Carlin]

I have :

Noodler's Walnut

(and could potentially get Noodler's Red Black and Midnight Blue)

 

I am interested in :

Noodler's Red/Black

Noodler's Midnight Blue

 

Inks with ALOT of shading

Dunno, still working on my ink knowledge.

(sidebar, does shading come with the pen or with the ink? I have a Lamy Safari EF, but it writes like my Pilot Varsity M)

 

 

 

Contact me by PM, will answer within a day.

Edited March 9, 2010 by Carlin

[whereisandy]

I just got my vials from Dillon today so I am ready to dive into the colorful inkwells of the ink exchange.

 

I have the following available for trade:

 

Noodler's: Black, Blue, Red, Sequoia, Ottoman Azure, Hunter Green (eternal), Luxury Blue (eternal)

 

Swisher's Swishmix Burgundy (waterproof)

 

Pelikan 4001: Blue-Black, Red

 

Mont Blanc: Royal Blue

 

J. Herbin: Bleue Nuit (Midnight Blue)

 

 

I also have the following cartridges:

 

Mont Blanc: Blue-black, Royal Blue

 

Waterman: Florida Blue

 

Parker Quink: Green, Red

 

 

I would like to try any ink that I don't have. I tend to lean toward the more conservative colors like black and/or blue but will throw in a green, purple or red to liven things up.

 

I am intrigued by the Pilot Iroshizuku inks but the price causes me to pause.

 

Happy writing!

[xuan87]

hey guys these are what i have:

 

Noodler's

Polar Black

Rattlers Red

Forest Green

 

Private Reserve

Velvet Black

Electric DC Blue

 

Waterman

South Sea Blue

 

Chesterfield

Zircon ( A kind of light blue)

 

What i want:

Some kind of light blue/dark cyan, something like PR Naplers blue, and Iroshizuku kon peki. i'm also interested in some brown inks. lastly, i'm also looking for any other black inks that i don't have ( still searching for the PERFECT black ink). i'm ok with any kind of ink, except light grey inks, and bright neon colors, like neon pink etc. Dark pink, i'm fine with it. if you have a trade in mind, just send me a pm and we can discuss it over.

Edited April 4, 2010 by xuan87

[GouletPens]

I have all 30 of the J. Herbin inks (plus the 5 scented inks) that I'd be willing to trade for.....anything actually. I want to try as many inks as I can for my own reference and comparison, and for my blog (Ink Nouveau). I'm most eager to try some Waterman, Iroshizuku, and de Atramentis, as these are what I get asked about most often, but I want to be familiar with all brands of ink. Heck, I'll even trade paper and notebooks and stuff if you prefer. I have a 2-month old and my wife just quit her job to be at home, so I'm a *little* strapped for cash to buy inks to try myself. :blink: I do have to get my hands on some vials though, but I was looking to buy some anyway.

[Splicer]

What I want:

 

Montblanc Sepia

Noodler's Bad Gator Green

Noodler's Polar Brown

 

What I'm willing to share:

 

Aurora Black

Diamine Sepia

J Herbin Lie de The

Montblanc Racing Green

Noodler's Lexington Gray

Noodler's Polar Black

Noodler's Zhivago

Pelikan Brown

Private Reserve Orange Crush

Private Reserve Sherwood Green

Private Reserve Velvet Black

Visconti Brown

Waterman Green

Waterman Havana

 

I have vials waiting to be filled with wonderful ink!

 

I'd also be willing to do a straight-up trade of a bottle of Montblanc Sepia for my bottle of Montblanc Racing Green—the Racing Green has had two fills taken out of it and that's all. Of course, by the time you read this, a couple dozen people may have gotten vials of it. I'm just saying I'm curious enough about the Montblanc Sepia to trade it sight unseen.

[xuan87]

hi all an update:

 

Noodler's

Polar Black

Rattlers Red

Forest Green

 

Private Reserve

Velvet Black

Electric DC Blue

 

Waterman

South Sea Blue

 

Chesterfield

Zircon ( A kind of light blue)

 

Herbin

1670 anniversary special

Perle Noire

Saphir

 

What i want:

Some kind of light blue/dark cyan, something like PR Naplers blue, and Iroshizuku kon peki. i'm also interested in some brown inks. lastly, i'm also looking for any other black inks that i don't have ( still searching for the PERFECT black ink). i'm ok with any kind of ink, except light grey inks, and bright neon colors, like neon pink etc. Dark pink, i'm fine with it. if you have a trade in mind, just send me a pm and we can discuss it over.

[Kendra]

Interested in trying something new! Not particular on what it is!

 

Have:

 

J.Herbin:

 

Violette Pensee

Rouge Bourgogne

Vert Reseda

 

Waterman:

 

Florida Blue

Caran d'Ache:

 

Grand Canyon

Blue Night

[TheToadMen]

I'm new at fountain pens, so my stock is very small.

I have:

 

Herbin Lierre Sauvage (green)

Caran d'Ache Amazon (green = my favourite)

Waterman Black-Blue

Aurora Black

Herbin Larmes De Cassis (kind of purple)

Herbin Orange Indien

Waterman Florida Blue

Mont Blanc Seasons Greetings (green)

Mont Blanc Seasons Greetings (brown)

Mont Blanc Mahatma Gandhi (orange)

Sailor Jentje Ink (Red-Brown)

Sailor Jentle Ink (green)

[Sailor Kenshin]

I have:

 

Noodlers 41 Brown

Noodlers G. I. Green

 

 

I want:

Noodlers Blue

Moodlers Midway Blue.

 

CONUS only, please. PM me. Thanks!

Edited April 30, 2010 by Sailor Kenshin

[GreenVelvet]

Noodlers G. I. Green

 

Original or reformulated GI Green? If the latter, I could do a Midway Blue trade.

[Sailor Kenshin]

Noodlers G. I. Green

 

Original or reformulated GI Green? If the latter, I could do a Midway Blue trade.

 

 

Is there a way to tell which?

[GreenVelvet]

Noodlers G. I. Green

 

Original or reformulated GI Green? If the latter, I could do a Midway Blue trade.

 

 

Is there a way to tell which?

 

Good question! I'm not entirely sure, but if you bought it recently, it's probably the reformulated. I saw your scans in another thread, and I am betting that it is. I have a sample of the original formula, and it is much lighter.