Ink Sample Exchange - United States

[NgunnawalJack]

Hello from Finland!

I'm not able to join a US-based ink swap, freight costs are too expensive,  but I’m looking for some advice as I might start one in the Nordic region.  Shipping between countries here might also be prohibitive.  Also, although I’ve used FPs on and off for over 50 years, I’m only just seeing the hobby aspects.

 

I’ve just read through recent comments on vial recommendations and have some questions:

1. what volume of ink do you usually swap?
2. as well as sealing to vials well, how else do you package them for the post?
3. do you use the normal postal service only?

 Thanks in advance,

JohnD

 

[Dione]

On 2/6/2021 at 9:10 PM, goodpens said:

One extra tip re: sending samples and preventing leaks—

 

Silicon tape/plumbers’ tape, placed around the threads of the vial (aka under the cap) seems to seal these very well. 
 

One roll of the tape lasts almost forever. I bought a new roll today (“PTFE thread seal tape, 1/2” x 260”) at Home Depot, $0.59–well worth it!

Sealing around the caps with blue multi surface tape also works very well but you need to remember to put on the tape and pull it tighter in the same direction as tightening the cap e.g. clockwise. If you do it the other way it can pull the cap slightly loose and let some ink leak out as it relaxes.

[goodpens]

18 hours ago, NgunnawalJack said:

• what volume of ink do you usually swap?
• as well as sealing to vials well, how else do you package them for the post?
• do you use the normal postal service only?

Volume: Varies. Work it out with the person you’re swapping with. Anywhere from  2-5ml/ea. (I prefer the higher end of the range whenever possible.) Often 1 for 1, but not necessarily. 
 

Packaging: Usually place vials in a small zip-lock plastic bag, with a paper towel or napkin included, in case of leaks. Maybe bubble wrap or another bag around that. 
 

Yes, usual postal service. 

[NgunnawalJack]

7 hours ago, goodpens said:

Volume: Varies. Work it out with the person you’re swapping with. Anywhere from  2-5ml/ea. (I prefer the higher end of the range whenever possible.) Often 1 for 1, but not necessarily. 
 

Packaging: Usually place vials in a small zip-lock plastic bag, with a paper towel or napkin included, in case of leaks. Maybe bubble wrap or another bag around that. 
 

Yes, usual postal service. 

Thanks for the advice.

 

I‘ll get some 5ml vials. And when they arrive, I’ll get started.

 

but first to check out the postal regulations here.

 

cheerd

[CatAddict]

Here is my list of inks: 

http://www.fpc.ink/users/30918

 

 

[Pensfan]

Is this still going? I'm looking to extend beyond my four inks I use and would love to swap some samples. I LOVE shading inks and would really like to find a few that are fun to write with; Blues, Greens, Reds, Browns, Coppers, Oranges, etc. Pretty much any shading inks really haha

 

In sample bottles I have:

Diamine Silver Fox

Diamine Earl Grey

Colorverse Depth (dark blue)

Noodler's Ottoman Rose (only 6-8 drops, pretty much only good for a dip to try it out)

 

In bottles I have:

Diamine Majestic Blue

Mont Blanc Toffee Brown
Noodler's Bad Gator Green

Noodler's Bad Belted Kingsfisher

 

Thanks to anyone that would be willing to swap a few!
 

[Audrey T]

On 1/21/2021 at 7:21 PM, mail_snail said:

@Percy Oh, nice. That is a good price! And you get free shipping at $85...clearly one should be practical and go on to buy $82 worth of pen stuff (sorry, I don't make the rules). 

😉

[Chi]

@Pensfan Did you get to try new shading inks yet?

[amberleadavis]

On 8/27/2021 at 11:47 PM, ttiot8 said:

I’m looking for anything I haven’t already tried but I’m also generally interested in exclusive Diamine inks. 

 

Hey, you are new here, welcome aboard.

Do you have any inks you are trading?

[Chi]

I would like to give away a few samples.

If you would like to have them please PM me. ( you will have to pay the shipping )

I am located in USA.

 

- Ferris Wheel Press, Misguided Mistletoe (5ml, Ferris Wheel Press official 5ml bottle)

- Robert Oster,  No Fixed Address/ shimmer ( over 3ml not quite 4 ml )

- Vinta Inks, Makopa / sheen ( over 3ml not quite 4 ml )

- Kobe #11 Ikuta Orange ( 2 viles, over 6 ml in total)

[goodpens]

14 minutes ago, Chi said:

I would like to give away a few samples.

If you would like to have them please PM me. ( you will have to pay the shipping )

I am located in USA.

 

- Ferris Wheel Press, Misguided Mistletoe (5ml, Ferris Wheel Press official 5ml bottle)

- Robert Oster,  No Fixed Address/ shimmer ( over 3ml not quite 4 ml )

- Vinta Inks, Makopa / sheen ( over 3ml not quite 4 ml )

- Kobe #11 Ikuta Orange ( 2 viles, over 6 ml in total)

Yes, please! This is a very interesting assortment. I will PM you. 

[Chi]

My giveaway sample list

De Atramentis

• Amber Yellow - Copper (Pearlescent Heliogen) // shimmer
• Whisky Brown - Copper (Pearlescent Heliogen) // shimmer

Diamine

• Woodland Green
• Blue Flame (Shimmertastic) // shimmer
• Cobalt Jazz (Shimmertastic) // shimmer

Esterbrook

• Shimmer - Tangerine // shimmer

Ferris wheel Press

• Edward Garden // sheen & shimmer

Jacques Herbin

• 350 Vert Atlantide // shimmer

Organics Studio

• Alanine // sheen & shimmer
• Henry David Thoreau // sheen

Platinum

• Pigmented Rose Red // water-resistant

Private Reserve

• Tropical Blue

Robert Oster

• Red Gold (Shake n Shimmy) // shimmer
• Crystal Marine (Shake n Shimmy) // shimmer
• River of Fire

 

Bottles I have that can give out sample please see HERE

 

What I am interested in trying

bungunbox

• Anyone from any series

Kobe

• Anyone except #11, #16, #18, #23, #25, #44, #68

Kyo-no-oto (kyoto tag)

• Anyone from any series

Troublemaker

• Anyone from any series

Colorverse

• #88 Pillar of creation
• #89 Mystic mountain

[Angelluna]

Hi, is this ink swap still available? Is anyone interested? I can provide a list of the inks I have for trade if anyone would like to get this going again.

[Shannon]

On 12/19/2022 at 10:50 PM, Angelluna said:

Hi, is this ink swap still available? Is anyone interested? I can provide a list of the inks I have for trade if anyone would like to get this going again.

Hi.  I popped on here to check the same thing.  It doesn't look like the thread is active, but if you want to PM me, maybe we can figure something out?

[Tmcbax]

I'm interested and I have a list I can post. Are you still game?

[Tmcbax]

On 12/20/2022 at 12:50 AM, Angelluna said:

Hi, is this ink swap still available? Is anyone interested? I can provide a list of the inks I have for trade if anyone would like to get this going again.

I'm interested and I have a list I can post. Are you still interested?

[Detman101]

Oof...I'm going to have to take some time and catalog all of the ink samples I have sitting unused here.
 🤔

[Shannon]

12 hours ago, Detman101 said:

Oof...I'm going to have to take some time and catalog all of the ink samples I have sitting unused here.
 🤔

 

Off topic, but love your avatar.  Hope you're able to catch them for their next (final???) tour.

[Shannon]

On 1/15/2023 at 11:24 AM, Tmcbax said:

I'm interested and I have a list I can post. Are you still interested?

Definitely still interested!

Here's what I have available:  (also -- seeing the list makes me think I MAY have a problem)

 

3 Oysters	Giwa	Grey
Anderillium	Cuttlefish Brown	Brown
Caran d'Ache	Infinite Grey	Grey
Chesterfield	Antique Yankee	Blue
Chesterfield	Night Sapphire	Blue
Chesterfield	Antique Walnut	Brown
Chesterfield	Antique Jade	Green
Chesterfield	Antique Raven	Grey
Chesterfield	Antique Orchid	Purple
Chesterfield	Antique Raspberry	Red/Pink
Chesterfield	Antique Crimson	Red/Pink
Cross	Blue	Blue
Diamine	Jet Black	Blue
Diamine	Indigo	Blue
Diamine	Earl Grey	Grey
Diamine	Bilberry	Purple
Diamine	Damson	Purple
Diamine	Ancient Copper	Red/Pink
Dominant Industry	November Leaves	Brown
Graf von Faber-Castell	Moss Green	Green
Graf von Faber-Castell	Stone Grey	Grey
Herbin	Lie de The	Brown
Iroshizuku	Ajisai	Blue
Iroshizuku	Yama Guri	Brown
Iroshizuku	Shin Ryoku	Green
Iroshizuku	Take Sumi	Grey
J. Herbin	Stormy Grey	Grey
J. Herbin	Rouge Hematite	Red/Pink
J. Herbin	Emerald of Chivor	Teal/Turquoise
Jaques Herbin	Shogun	Black
Lamy	Petrol	Green
Levenger	Raven Black	Black
Levenger	Blue Bahama	Blue
Levenger	Cobalt Blue	Blue
Levenger	Skies of Blue	Blue
Levenger	Cocoa	Brown
Levenger	Always Greener	Green
Levenger	Gemstone Green	Green
Levenger	Smoky	Grey
Levenger	Pinkly	Pink
Levenger	Amethyst	Purple
Levenger	Cardinal Red	Red/Pink
Montblanc	Black	Black
Montblanc	BMW Blue	Blue
Montblanc	Blue	Blue
Montblanc	Star Walker	Blue
Montblanc	Swan Illusion	Brown
Montblanc	Homage to Kipling	Green
Montblanc	Starwalker Grey	Grey
Montblanc	Heritage Spider Metamorphosis	Grey
Montblanc	Antoine de Saint-Exupery	Red/Pink
Montegrappa	Black	Black
Monteverde	Blue Velvet Cake	Blue
Monteverde	Moonstone	Brown
Monteverde	Chameleon	Purple
Monteverde	Valentine Red	Red/Pink
Monteverde	Rose Pink	Red/Pink
Monteverde	California Teal	Teal/Turquoise
Oblation Papers & Press	Portland Rain	Grey
Parker Quink	Black	Black
Pelikan 4001	Blue	Blue
Pelikan Edelstein	Tanzanite	Blue
Pelikan Edelstein	Aquamarine	Blue
Pelikan Edelstein	Smoky Quartz	Brown
Pilot	Blue	Blue
Private Reserve	Vampire Red	Red/Pink
Robert Oster	Muddy Grass	Green
Rohrer & Klingner	Alt Goldgrun	Green
Sailor Jentle	Souten	Blue
Sailor Jentle	Waka Uguisu	Green
Sailor Shikiori	Yozakura	Red/Pink
Seitz Kreuznach	Tundra Green	Green
Wearinguel	I am a Cat	Grey
Wearinguel	12th Night	Red/Pink

[Angelluna]

On 12/27/2022 at 10:19 AM, Shannon said:

Hi.  I popped on here to check the same thing.  It doesn't look like the thread is active, but if you want to PM me, maybe we can figure something out?

Hi, sorry I'm not on here often but yes, I am definitely still interested! 😊