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EU - Ink samples?

Claudel Xerxes

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I got all excited because I ordered some Pelikan inks from a German company a number of years ago, but I just looked them up, and it turns out they closed their business a couple of years ago.

I just tried to see if I could help you out by doing a search, and the place that popped up closed shop three weeks ago!

This place also popped up, but it looks like they only have Pilot Iroshizuku, Pelikan Edelstein, and Lamy samples.


This place has a handful of brands to choose from, and they ship to all European countries.

 
I got all excited because I ordered some Pelikan inks from a German company a number of years ago, but I just looked them up, and it turns out they closed their business a couple of years ago.

I just tried to see if I could help you out by doing a search, and the place that popped up closed shop three weeks ago!

This place also popped up, but it looks like they only have Pilot Iroshizuku, Pelikan Edelstein, and Lamy samples.


This place has a handful of brands to choose from, and they ship to all European countries.

Many thanks Erik, the second link looks exactly like what I was hoping for - especially the Diamine stuff.

Would be nice if they would carry Caran d'Ache as well but what I see will keep my busy non the less.
 

Claudel Xerxes

Staff member
Many thanks Erik, the second link looks exactly like what I was hoping for - especially the Diamine stuff.

Would be nice if they would carry Caran d'Ache as well but what I see will keep my busy non the less.

My pleasure, Hannes. Glad I could help. It's been awhile since I've ordered any ink, but I like to be aware of some of these places. Like with my order from a number of years ago, sometimes ordering from a European or Japanese distributor can be cheaper than the markup from distributors here in the US, even after international shipping.

Diamine has so many fun inks. If you feel like sharing, I'd love to hear what you decide on once you end up placing an order.
 
My pleasure, Hannes. Glad I could help. It's been awhile since I've ordered any ink, but I like to be aware of some of these places. Like with my order from a number of years ago, sometimes ordering from a European or Japanese distributor can be cheaper than the markup from distributors here in the US, even after international shipping.

Diamine has so many fun inks. If you feel like sharing, I'd love to hear what you decide on once you end up placing an order.
I'm currently waiting for a cartridge pack of Diamine Saddle Brown. I will also go through my stuff to see if there are any remaining browns/greens/burgundies but I don't think there is much left.
 
The Writing Desk in Bury St Edmonds in England offers samples



I would encourage you to have a wander through the rest of the site, the owner, Martin, is a key member of The Writing Equipment Society and takes pride in his products.


In place of 5ml samples you may want to think about 30ml bottles, the difference in price is not that significant and using
Martins very useful ink comparison page you can be reasonably certain as to what you are buying.

 
The Writing Desk in Bury St Edmonds in England offers samples



I would encourage you to have a wander through the rest of the site, the owner, Martin, is a key member of The Writing Equipment Society and takes pride in his products.


In place of 5ml samples you may want to think about 30ml bottles, the difference in price is not that significant and using
Martins very useful ink comparison page you can be reasonably certain as to what you are buying.

Many thanks, I will check if they can do that EU VAT thingie otherwise ordering from the UK is a pain (going through customs, flat rate „handling“ fees of 10-15 Euros, etc.).
 
So it’s not much but a start…

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