Dr. Ph. Martin's Calligraphy Color (1R) Ink Bottle, Iridescent Silver, Original Version

I must admit that I love the quality, texture, and shimmer of the Iridescent line of colors pictured. I will definitely be ordering more from this company. You must shake the product well before using, otherwise the ink will be watery and difficult to use. The dropper that is included makes usage easier. If you want a smooth line use less ink, and for a bold, raised line slightly more ink your nib. These inks are best used with dip pens, however, glass pens are a little more difficult because the ink dries fast. I read in another review that the company will send you beads to put in the jars if you contact them. I used copper BB's and noticed that some inks do not like them and damages the ink. I recommend using plastic or glass beads to help mix the ink when separated.

For a fairly inexpensive and waterfast ink, this is a solid choice. If you're expecting a deeper silver color, though, this is not the ink you're looking for. This is more of a white-silver ink rather than a deeper stainless steel color. As the video shows it is very hard to see on white paper, but it makes for a nice highlight and I am certain it will look amazing on darker paper.

Things to note: It isn't silver. It's almost white. The ink dries very quickly. Shake the bottle often. This ink is extremely thick. That being said, it is a perfect shimmering snow accent which is what I bought it for. My picture doesn't do it justice. I will be ordering more immediately, because this ink will be used on every Christmas card I write this year, and in the future. I use a Zebra G nib with it, and it holds enough ink to accent a word easily with only a few blobs as I got used to the extremely thick consistency. Once starting to write after dipping fresh, it starts easily and is relatively easy to control. This ink can be used to write (not just accent), but doing so will require a significant amount of ink. For the luster, I do think it is worth it in some cases. All in all, amazing ink.

I tried this color out on black card stock using a No. 2 Drag'n Fly brush. Covers well even on black. But, like many have already said, it's not really silver but a metallic kinda pearl white. The silver lining? It's not huge but....you can add drops of any color you choose to come up with your own custom shade of pearl. Think about it. I also have the Copperplate Gold and Amethyst from this same calligraphy series and like them as well.

Not as smooth as the copper plate gold. It's a little bit runnier/more watery by comparison. Still pretty, though.

This brand it a trusted and good brand. I didn't realized when I bought it that it is very sheer so not ideal for writing on some paper textures and colors. It is best as an accent in my experience.

I love these inks; the metallics are so beautiful. I don't know why I haven't ordered the silver until now, but this color is absolutely stunning.

I love this ink! Yes it is very sheer and more white then silver - but that is why I use it to mix my other Bombay inks to make custom iridescent inks and it works great for that. If you’re looking for a TRUE silver ink I suggest Winsor and Newton’s silver ink. But just adding a small amount of black and white to this silver ink will make it stand out more.

Good quality .

Received the correct product! Unfortunately it seemed to be from the old stock and the bottle wasn’t completely full.. a bit disappointing since it wasn’t mentioned in the description.

Lovely quality ink but it is practically invisible on white paper. I've mixed it with a tiny bit of black ink and it works beautifully. Very smooth.

Compared to the PH.Martins copper plate gold, which is absolutely brilliant, the silver just doesn't impress as much. I don't dislike it either, and it still looks pretty cool against a dark background, but it is so pale and not as shiny, so it looks more white than silver depending on the color it's set against.