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)
• Tomoe River A6 notebook for recording swatches
• 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.