# DE ATRAMENTIS Document Ink - 5mL SAMPLES - Top 7 Colours

## A low risk way to test out pigment inks

We have put this sampler set together to give you a way to _test properly_— on your paper, in your pen, with your writing style.

## Why you’ll love it

-   **Explore without commitment**  
    Try seven popular DA Doc colours before investing in full bottles.
-   **Real-world testing**  
    See how each ink behaves with your set up of pen and paper
-   **Perfect for writing or sketching**  
    We've included colours popular for both modes of use.
-   **Wide-mouth vial  
    **Fill your pen directly from the generous sized vial. 
-   **Travel friendly**  
    Easy to carry for that sketching trip overseas.

### How it makes you feel

This set is designed to make you curious about pigmented inks. We sometimes hesitate to try them, thinking they might clog the nib. A small vial feels like a low-risk test to see if the flow and permanence will suit you.

### Who it’s for

-   You’re wanting to explore pigmented inks from scratch
-   Ink permanence is important to your process
-   You want a few "sure things" to share with ink loving friends
-   Urban sketchers who want a travel ink set to take away

### Who it’s not for

-   Users who leave ink sitting in pens for a long time
-   Users who want to keep a demonstrator pen pristine
-   Not suitable for use in vintage pens or hard to clean pens

### Practical tips

-   Shake the vial to mix the pigment before filling  
    
-   Use the same paper for each sample to compare accurately
-   Keep notes and your “favourite” becomes obvious quickly

### FAQs

**How many fills do I get from 5mL?**  
Roughly 3–6 fills depending on your pen capacity.

**Are these official De Atramentis bottles?**  
No, these are carefully decanted samples from genuine DA document ink.

**Can I inter mix these ink colours?**  
Yes, the De Atramentis Document inks are labelled suitable for mixing. 

**Are they beginner-friendly?**  
Yes, as long as you clean the pen more frequently. If a dye-based ink is like cordial, a pigment ink is a smoothie.

**Can I use the ink in any fountain pen?  
**Yes, as long as you clean the pen more frequently. Most people use in pens with stainless steel nibs, but we also have plenty of customers using in gold nib pens.

### What’s included

-   **Black** – deep black
-   **Urban Grey** – mid grey to mimic concrete
-   **Blue** – reliable blue for professional use
-   **Blue Grey** – for writing or illustration
-   **Cyan** – like turquoise
-   **Red** – rich red with good flow
-   **Violet** – blue leaning purple

-   7 × 5mL DA Document ink samples 
-   Clearly labelled vials

If any colours are out of stock we will substitute another colour.

### Complete the set

-   Fountain pen (ideally a demonstrator like [TWSBI Eco](https://www.larrypost.com.au/collections/larrypost-brands-twsbi?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=TWSBI+Eco&filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=TWSBI+Eco-T))
-   [Tomoe River A6 notebook](https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/tomoe-river-notebook-160-grid-squared-pages-52gsm-a6-white?_pos=1&_sid=e2ade04cd&_ss=r) for recording swatches
-   [SAILOR Hocoro](https://www.larrypost.com.au/collections/larrypost-brands-sailor-pen?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=SAILOR+Hocoro) dip pen for fast swatching  
    

### Specifications

-   **Brand:** De Atramentis 
-   **Brand series:** Document
-   **Volume per colour:** 5mL
-   **Total volume:** 35mL
-   **Ink type:** Pigmented fountain pen ink
-   **Water resistance:** High
-   **Made in:** Germany
-   **Packaging:** Plastic sample vials

An easier way to find ink other than just reading about it.

## Details

- **Price:** 39.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** DE ATRAMENTIS
- **Type:** Ink Sample
- **Tags:** Category_LarryPOST, Category_LarryPOST/Brands, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/DE ATRAMENTIS/Document Ink, Category_LarryPOST/Education, Category_LarryPOST/Education/Ink Samples, Category_LarryPOST/Refills-Inks, Category_LarryPOST/Refills-Inks/Ink Samples

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 39.95 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- DE ATRAMENTIS Document Ink - 5mL SAMPLES - Top 7 Colours
- DE ATRAMENTIS Document Ink - 5mL SAMPLES - Top 7 Colours

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> Updated: 2026-08-13