Van Diemans Ink
Top Selling Van Diemans Ink Fountain Pen Ink
About the Van Diemans Ink Brand
Van Dieman’s Ink is the kind of ink that turns “I’ll just jot this down” into a full-on obsession—because every bottle is built around Tasmania’s landscapes, flora, and fauna. This small, family-run brand (Peter & Belinda) handcrafts inks in small batches with nature-driven color stories, including options that range from classic everyday shades to shimmer and multi-tonal/dual-tone effects. On Pen Chalet, you’ll find authentic Van Dieman’s Ink from an authorized dealer, plus perks like free U.S. shipping over $75 and discounts on inks.
Van Dieman’s Ink is a Tasmania-based, family-run maker that handcrafts its inks in micro-batches, using a formula built around Pure Tasmanian Mountain Spring Water and 90%+ Australian ingredients—a big reason collectors love the “small-batch” feel and constant stream of fresh, nature-driven color stories.
Popular collections include the Wilderness Series (Tasmania’s wild landscapes translated into dye-based everyday writers), Birds of a Feather (vivid, feather-inspired shades), and the Underwater Collection/Series (ocean-themed inks that lean experimental with unique effects like shimmer and high saturation). They’re also positioned as inks that play nicely with all major fountain pen brands, and the brand/retailer descriptions emphasize non-toxic, vegan, environmentally friendly dyes and ingredients—so you can chase wild color without the guilt.
Van Dieman’s Ink FAQs
What is Van Dieman’s Ink?
Van Dieman’s Ink is an Australian fountain pen ink brand known for vibrant, story-driven colors inspired by Tasmania—often including shimmer and multi-tonal options.
Where is the brand Van Dieman’s Ink made?
Van Dieman’s Ink is based in Australia and designs/produces its inks in Launceston, Tasmania.
Who runs Van Dieman’s Ink?
Van Dieman’s Ink is described as a small family business run by Peter and Belinda, a husband-and-wife team in Tasmania.
What inspires Van Dieman’s Ink colors?
Many colors and collections are inspired by Tasmania’s natural beauty—landscapes, flora, fauna, and “place-based” themes (from birds to underwater scenes).
Are Van Dieman’s inks fountain-pen friendly?
Yes—Van Dieman’s inks are made for fountain pens, and the brand/retail descriptions note inks are tested for viscosity and flow quality.
Can I use Van Dieman’s inks with dip pens or brushes?
Many Van Dieman’s inks are also suitable for dip pens and brushwork—check the product listing if you’re buying for art use.
Does Van Dieman’s Ink make shimmer inks?
Yes. Van Dieman’s offers shimmering inks as well as non-shimmer options, so you can choose sparkle-heavy statement inks or cleaner everyday writers.
What is Van Dieman’s “Natura Dualis” ink?
Natura Dualis is one of Van Dieman’s collections featuring dual-tone/multi-tonal ink effects—inks that can show noticeable color shifts depending on light, paper, and ink pooling.
Do you sell the brand Van Dieman’s Ink samples?
Yes—Pen Chalet carries sample sizes for many Van Dieman’s Ink collections, making it easy to test colors before committing to a full bottle.
Are there Pen Chalet exclusive Van Dieman’s inks?
Yes—Van Dieman’s lists exclusive collections for select retailers, including Pen Chalet exclusives (availability can change over time).
How do I use shimmer ink without clogging my pen?
Gently roll the bottle to re-suspend shimmer, use a pen that’s easy to clean, and flush the pen regularly. If you prefer low-maintenance, choose a non-shimmer Van Dieman’s ink.
Is Pen Chalet an authorized dealer for Van Dieman’s Ink?
Yes. Pen Chalet states it is an authorized dealer of Van Dieman’s Ink, and can often help if you’re searching for a specific item.
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Van Diemans Ink pens and writing instruments.
Country: Australia
Customer Reviews
This ink spreads like heavy silk. I adore it. The blue is very dark, almost black.
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Beautiful inks! I own two of them. Van Dieman makes a lovely product, especially if you love shimmers. They do very well in a 1.4 stub or Broad nib pen.
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A Wonderful ink in a fantastic color!
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This red is a gorgeous blood red with a deep blue undertone and flows beautifully.
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For The Sun sample. Superb. Too bad I can't get a full bottle.
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Discovered this ink brand only recently and am sorry so much of the selection is already gone. Saturated, complex inks.
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Very light blue ink without shimmer. Flows well from broad nib fountain pen.
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It's nice to find different shaped empty ink bottles for my collection. Thanks, Pen Chalet!
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Dark, saturated green. If this ever comes out in bottle format, sign me up for at least two bottles.
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Love the shape, looks like an antique
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The Firefly Special Edition is a fun ink to have in your inventory. Starts off light bluish gray, then the gold sparkles start to show as it drys. Love it!
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Van Damian has some of the best inks and these are no exception. The colors are lovely and I like the bit of history that the Voyagers series includes with each ink. The inks behave so well in all our pens regardless of brand and nib size. Excellent value for the money.
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This ink, Leonidas, has become my go-to red for grading papers. Great flow, great color!
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This is my first Van Dieman ink purchase and I am totally hooked! Such rich, saturated color, which I love. Very smooth ink with some shading. I’ll have to try some more colors now!
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Bonfire Night is a glorious, shimmering orange! Very bright, but not neon, with a strong shimmer and a line of gold sheen around areas of pooling. Looks beautiful while writing with a Pilot Parallel or a stub.
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Genuinely lovely ink! Got Venus and it's a gorgeous golden brown, lovely shading even when used with a finer nib. Beautiful ink!
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I bought Prickly Pear to celebrate Pen Chalet's Anniversary. It truly does sheen beautifully. It's a reddish brown with green sheen. Wonderful ink quality too.
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Van Dieman's encore ink is great, the colors are very bright, and this ink just writes smoothly. I can recommend this ink without hesitation.
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Nice ink!
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Another fabulous VDI; they do the best shimmers. So far only Diamine's InkVent and Shimmer line come close. They like wide wet writers, but I don't have issues with finer nibs except less consistent shimmer (VDI says as much; standard for any heavy shimmer ink, really) They work wonderfully in artistic projects too, painting, mixed media, etc. Not just for writing anymore!
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I have Mercury with the silver shimmer. I love it as an accent shade, although it does just fine all by itself! VDI does blues and purples really well, they're my favorites. They don't clog feeds, dry faster than your usual shimmers, and have unique shades. Can't beat all that for their price. I'd not even heard of them until Pen Chalet, now I can't get them fast enough, lol.
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I have all of these and they are some of the most uniquely interesting and beautiful inks I have. Kay Cottee is an especially striking shade & I can't describe her properly, even pics don't do these justice. You have to see them irl. This particular sea blue sparkles with every word in the BENU Broad I use for daily journaling ?? They dry very fast for shimmer and sheen shades. No flow problems even in finer nibs, the shimmer just isn't as bold, being finer lines and all. In Mediums- up they shine like stars. If you're after something different that also won't kill your wallet, try some of the VDI line.
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This Night series is one of my favorites of VDI, some lovely shading inks and unique shimmers too, if you're into that :) Parrot Fish is especially unique. They flow well in all my pens from Fine up but do need to be wetter writers for full effect, IMHO. Fun tip with VDI bottles; tilt forward on the slanted part like an inkwell, plus that way the shimmers won't settle/stick to the bottom. I first found VDI inks here and have been hooked on them ever since. Great deals too!
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Being new to this brand I got a few of these beauties (Moonlit Lake, Blackened Seas, Shooting Star) to try and they're everything I'd hoped for. I'm test journaling Blackened Seas with what turned out to be a sub-par medium nib and it makes even that pen pleasant to use. I don't find these as dry as some have reported, I guess. They sheen and shade extremely well with the (larger) nib sizes I prefer, which is what I wanted to add some interest. I'd like to try them with brushes for artwork next, I think they're really versatile that way. Happy I found them, tysm!
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