Ink Sample Exchange - United States

[Intensity]

Finally not so busy now, having finished my move; its time to sort through my unused ink bottles again.

 

Heres what I have available:

 

- Sailor Storia - Balloon Green pigment ink - sample decants

- vintage Carter ink - Green - can do sample decants or ~50ml fill in a Parker Quink bottle

- Rohrer & Klingner - Scabiosa - samples or near-full bottle, I decided it wasnt a color for me after one pen fill

- Organics Studio - Walden Pond Blue - sample decants

- Birmingham Pen Co. - Blockhouse Sepia - full bottle or sample decants

- Birmingham Pen Co. - Alternator Crimson - full bottle or sample decants

- Birmingham Pen Co. - Truss Blue - near-full bottle (less one test fill) or sample decants

- Sailor - Tokiwa Matsu ~2.5ml sample vial

- Noodlers - Walnut brown - sample decants

- Papier Plume - Sazerac - sample decants

 

Interested in:

- samples or full bottle of Colorverse - Dark Energy

- samples of various Colorverse inks

- sample or full bottle of Robert Oster - Fire & Ice (< low priority)

- sample or full bottle of Montblanc - Irish Green

Edited April 4, 2018 by Intensity

[Caronann]

I have a 95% full bottle of De Atramentis Aubergine that I would love to trade.

You know, loved the sample, bought a bottle and it's just not hitting it for me.

I much prefer the Sailor Shigure.

 

I am looking for:

 

Sailor Oku-Yama

Robert Oster Deep Sea

Blackstone Blue Cypress

De Atramenits Indigo

 

(I am open to partial bottles of 15-20ml. This wasn't particularly expensive and I am sick of looking at it)

 

OR

 

A #6 1.1 Stub nib (Conklin ok, lol, just in case you have one lying about that you love to hate. I really need an extra nib to swap out from time to time).

 

DM me to discuss even if you don't have exactly what I am looking for. I am partial to Sailor & Iroshizuku inks.

Thanks!

Edited April 9, 2018 by Caronann

[paperglo]

Updating my inks

 

Available:

Bottled Ink - I can match 2-5ml samples

• J. Herbin 1670 - Caroube de Chypre
• J. Herbin 1670 - Emerald of Chivor
• J. Herbin 1670 - Stormy Grey
• J. Herbin - Bouquet D'antan
• Lamy - Petrol
• Lamy - Pacific Blue / Turquoise
• Monteverde - Amethyst
• Monteverde - Olivine
• Monteverde - Valentine Red
• Organics Studio - Walden Pond Blue.
• Pelikan 4001 - Turquoise
• Pelikan Edelstein - Smoky Quartz
• Private Reserve - Rose Rage
• Rohrer & Kingner - Verdigris

Sample Ink - From Goulet, 2 - 3ml

• De Atramentis - Plum
• Diamine - Ancient Copper
• Diamine - Blue Lightning
• Diamine - Imperial Blue
• Diamine - Imperial Purple
• Diamine - Majestic Blue
• Diamine - Regency Blue
• Diamine - Tyrian Purple
• J. Herbin - Perle Noir
• J. Herbin 1670 - Bleu Ocean
• J. Herbin 1670 - Rouge Hematite
• Montegrappa - Blue
• Noodler's - Blue
• Noodler's - Blue Black
• Noodler's - Borealis Blue
• Noodler's - Cactus Fruit Eel
• Noodler's - Kung Te-Cheng
• Noodler's - Red Black
• Pelikan Edelstein - Onyx
• Pelikan Edelstein - Ruby
• Platinum - Pigmented Sepia
• Private Reserve - Midnight Blues
• Private Reserve - Orange Crush
• Visconti - Purple

Lamy Cartridges - I also happen to have a couple of packs of Lamy T10 cartridges. I would love to exchange these for ink vials instead.

• Black x 5
• Blue-black x 5
• Blue washable x 5
• Green x 5
• Petrol x 8
• Red x 5
• Turquoise x 5

Looking for:

I'm still trying to figure out what I like in an ink so I am still trying different inks. I am open to suggestions based on the colors I am looking for. I like sheen but am looking to avoid shimmer (I know, I own a lot of 1670 for someone who isn't looking for shimmer).

• A dark and deep red, something similar to the Akkerman Dutch Masters 07 Rembrandt's Karmozijn "Crimson"
• A dark and deep purple, like... something purple?
• A mid-light gray
• Diamine Sunshine Yellow
• Something red, purple, or gray from Colorverse

[goodpens]

I'm on a kick to find a green that I really like--probably a dark/forest green. I'd really like to swap some samples of what I have, rather than buy new stuff. The catch right now is that I only have 2 empty sample vials, until I use up some samples and can reuse them. am out of vials! Please PM me if you're interested and we can work something out when I get more.

 

I have plenty of inks, though, and some Parker cartridges to offer up. So if anyone thinks a swap might work, please PM me. (If you have spare empties, let me know; you could send your exchange to me first and include a few empties for me to fill and return.)

 

Available, if I'm remembering them all correctly...

 

Diamine:

Pumpkin

Lavender

Sapphire Blue

Onyx Black

Crimson

Steel Blue

Chocolate Brown

Cocoa Shimmer

Enchanted Ocean

Carnation pink

 

J Herbin:

Lie de The

Rouge Caroubier

 

Rohrer & Klinger

Magenta

 

Noodlers

Old Manhattan Black

Lexington Grey

Golden Aspen (Colorado Pen Show limited edition)

Red Rattler

Blue

 

Monteverde

Valentine's Red

 

Private Reserve

Plum

Midnight Blues

 

Sailor

Souten

 

Pilot Iroshizuku

Yama Guri

 

Parker (cartridges)

green (2)

black (4 regular + 1 mini)

pink (9 mini)

red (1--this is a Levenger cartridge that fits Parker)

 

Looking for dark greens and a few random other things:

 

Green: dark, but not on the yellow side. Also open to brighter greens.

Diamine: Woodland, delamere, or sherwood

Sailor: Mirui, tokiwa matsu, or epinard

Pelikan Edelstein: Olivine

Iroshizuku: Shin ryoku

Rohrer & Klinger: Verdura, smaragdgrun

Bung Box: Happiness

 

Other:

Diamine Earl Grey, bilberry

R&K Helianthus or other bright yellow (but still visible on page, not a highlighter color)

Diamine Havasu Turquoise or similar bright blues

Iroshizuku Ajisai

 

 

Thanks!

Edited April 29, 2018 by goodpens

[Carrau]

Im looking for a sample vial size of Kodak Photo-flo, in exchange for ink sampling of your choice. I have the following inks in full bottles:

DeAtrememtis-Alexander Hamilton/Aubergine (purple), Dark Reseda Green

Diamine-Oxblood, Red Dragon, Blue Velvet, Oxford Blue, Prussian Blue, Autumn Oak, Midnight, Ancient Copper, Syrah, Regency Blue

Pilot Iro.- Take-sumi (black), Shin-kai(dark blue or blue black)

Pilot- Blue-Black

Pelikan Edelstein-Tanzanite, Smoky Quartz

Noodlers-Tiananmen, Bad Belted Kingfisher, Bad Black Moccasin, Ottoman Azure, Blue-Black

Robert Oster- Summer Storm

Monteverde-Black(ITF)

JHerbin-Rouge Hematite, Enerald of Chivor, Bleu Nuit, Cafe des Iles

Sailor- Yami-dori (autumn teal), Oku-Yama (autumn red), Apricot (orange)

Papier Plume-Oyster Gray

LArtisan Pastellier Callifolio-Yalumba

 

I have quite a few other inks in sample vials if none of the other inks are of interest.PM me if youre interested.

Thanks!

Edited June 21, 2018 by Herrjaeger

[Shannon]

I have full (95% - 99% full) bottles of Diamine Purple Pazzazz, Parker's Quink, and Noodler's Bay State Blue that I'm just not using.

 

Anyone interested in trading? I don't have too much that I'm looking for specifically, so surprise me!

 

Can decant samples to trade of:

 

Blackstone Blue

Chesterfield Antique Crimson

Chesterfield Antique Jade

Chesterfield Antique Orchid

Chesterfield Antique Raspberry

Chesterfield Antique Raven

Chesterfield Antique Walnut

Chesterfield Antique Yankee

Chesterfield Night Sapphire

Cross Blue

Diamine Ancient Copper

Diamine Bilberry

Diamine Blue Black

Diamine Damson

Diamine Indigo

Diamine Oxblood

Diamine Purple Pazzazz

Edelstein Amber

J. Herbin Emerald de Chivor

J. Herbin Lie de The

J. Herbin Rouge Hematite

J. Herbin Storm Grey

Levenger Always Greener

Levenger Amethyst

Levenger Blue Bahama

Levenger Cardinal Red

Levenger Cobalt Blue

Levenger Cocoa

Levenger Fireball

Levenger Gemstone Green

Levenger Pinkly

Levenger Raven Black

Levenger Skies of Blue

Levenger Smokey

Montblanc Black

Montblanc Montblanc for BMW

Noodler's Bay State Blue

Parker Quink

Pilot Blue

Sailor Souten

Sailor Waka-Uguisu

Edited June 23, 2018 by Shannon

[Bexinthecity247]

I know this is for USA but is there a thread, does anyone know, for UK or Europe? I've done a search but this is the only one I could find. TIA

[ErrantSmudge]

I'm sure no one would complain if you started one!

[Chrissy]

There is one already: British Ink Sample Exchange

[Bexinthecity247]

There is one already: British Ink Sample Exchange

Thanks Chrissy

[eharriett]

Im looking for a sample of Kobe #38 Kitanizaka Night Blue.

 

Ive got way too many inks to list here as a sample, but if someone has a little of the Kobe they could spare, PM me what you like and Ill be happy to list what Ive got. I dont mind shipping internationally if you dont.

 

Thanks!

[phonelady61]

hi there looking for robert oster summer storm .

here is what i have and can send a sample for a sample .

chesterfield teal

noodlers : , squtegue , american eel blue , black swan in austrailan roses , apache sunset , north African violet ,

J herbin : amber de birmanie , rouge opera ,stormy grey

levenger : gemstone green , shiraz

lamy blue

waterman ; black , florida blue , green ,purple

diamine : eclipse

private reserve dc supershow blue

akkerman orange boven

R K solferino

Just let me know what you have to trade samples of but truly interested in Robert Oster summer storm .

Edited December 30, 2018 by phonelady61

[djmaher]

I'm after samples (or even full/partial bottles) of either Papier Plume 011 (Chicago Pen Show special), or Diamine Blood Orange. Also, a bit of Bungubox Kabayaki Hamanako Eel or Green Tea 88 or Nostalgia.

 

 

All of these seem really difficult to find, anywhere. I have inks, including some nearly full bottles I can trade. I don't have a ton of ink, but, maybe just PM me, as I'm preparing my list as we speak. I will list them as needed. Or, we can just trade samples. Heck, I'd even be willing to just buy some if I could find some.

 

Just kinda trying to find some of these inks here in the US, to keep shipping costs down.

 

Thanks.

[goodpens]

I'm after samples (or even full/partial bottles) of either Papier Plume 011 (Chicago Pen Show special), or Diamine Blood Orange. Also, a bit of Bungubox Kabayaki Hamanako Eel or Green Tea 88 or Nostalgia.

 

 

All of these seem really difficult to find, anywhere. I have inks, including some nearly full bottles I can trade. I don't have a ton of ink, but, maybe just PM me, as I'm preparing my list as we speak. I will list them as needed. Or, we can just trade samples. Heck, I'd even be willing to just buy some if I could find some.

 

Just kinda trying to find some of these inks here in the US, to keep shipping costs down.

 

Thanks.

 

I wish I had any of these to offer up. Diamine Blood Orange is, at least, available; Goulet has samples.

[A Smug Dill]

Edit: Bureau Direct has just announced in the last few hours that it's gone out of business. Sad news. My suggestion is thus withdrawn. Edited January 9, 2019 by A Smug Dill

[A Smug Dill]

... Diamine Blood Orange.

...‹snip›...

All of these seem really difficult to find, anywhere.

...‹snip›...

Just kinda trying to find some of these inks here in the US, to keep shipping costs down.

Massdrop is running a drop on Diamine 150th Anniversary inks right now, and Blood Orange is one of the available options. (I've checked.) Easy as.

[phonelady61]

If anyone has ellis island blue sure would like a sample and i will send a list of what i have ... maybe we can trade 2-3 sample vials of what we like . thanks just pm me it is easier thanks

[Nightly]

I am looking to sample Diamine Moon Dust and have available to trade for this sample:

 

Montblanc Lavender

Levenger Shiraz

J Herbin Stormy Gray

Noodler's Empire Red

Private Reserve Gray Flannel

Parker Quink

Diamine Autumn Oaks

De Atramentis Gold

De Atramentis Frankincense

De Atramentis Sahara Gray

Diamine Burnt Siena

Noodler's Nightshade

Faber-Castell Stone Gray

J Herbin Caroube de Chypre 1670

Nooder's Cayenne

J Herbin Cafe des Illes

 

Please let me know via private message I am happy to work something out.

Edited May 15, 2019 by Nightly

[GreenMountain]

I have:
- a nearly full 20 ml bottle of Sailor Shigure (dark purple-black-grey)

- a nearly full 80 ml bottle of Damine Caligraphy passion ink (like spring green, but more shading)
- a nearly full 35 ml bottle of deARAMENTIS Mint Turquoise

- around 20 ml left of a 30 ml bottle of J. Herbin Bleu Pervenche Ink (Periwinkle Blue)

- nearly 60 ml of Sheaffer Skrip Peacock Blue - Bleu Paon

- 50 ml bottle of Caran d'Ache Chromatics Electric Orange; would like to keep most of this, but would consider trading a sample

 

Any trades will be gladly considered.

Colors I like are dark blue, dark green, dark orange, dark brown. Colors I don't like are pink and red.

Just messge me if interested.

[archimom]

I am so excited to have found this forum!

 

The size of my inventory is making me feel like a horder. So here it is. I can envision parting with many of these bottles and keeping a small decant for myself.

 

Ink Inventory

Diamine:

ASA Blue

Mediterranean Blue

WES Imperial Blue

Eau de Nil

Grey

Sherwood Green

Meadow

Emerald

Safari

Magical Forest (shimmer)

Ruby

Strawberry

Matador

Scarlet

Orange

Blaze Orange

Sunshine Yellow

Lavender

Bilberry

Pilot Iroshizuko:

Take Sumi

Kon Peki

Fuyu Syogun

Ama Iro

Chiku Rin

Kosumosu

Waterman:

Serenity Blue

Tender Purple

Platinum:

Carbon Black

Forest Black

Pelikan:

4001 Brilliant Black

M205 Duo Highlighter Yellow

Monteverde:

Charoite

Aurora:

Black

Blue

Omas:

Violet

Blue

Noodler’s

Lyberty’s Elysium

Black

Red

Hunter

El Lawrence

Turquoise Eel

Sailor:

Blue Jentle

Yamadori

Tokiwa Matsu

Rikyu Cha

Noi Sumire

Doyou

Rohrer & Klingner

Alt Goldgrun

Sepia

Verdura

Solferino

Sheaffer Skrip Vintage:

Green and Black--not in terrific shape, but if you are curious. . . .

Samples (mostly Goulet) that I would part with.

Diamine Jade

D’Atramentis Dianthus

D’Atramentis Jane Austin

Robert Oster Pinky

Robert Oster Thunderstorm

Diamine Regency Blue

Organic’s Studio Nitrogen

Caran d’Ache Idyllic Blue