What is the best ink to use in a fountain pen?

Like Waterman blue, Pilot Blue-Black dries quickly and works well on most papers, but you also get some nice shading and red sheen when the ink dries. Diamine Oxblood. Ever wish you had a red ink that was dark enough to use for everyday business correspondence? Pick up a bottle of Oxblood.

What kind of ink is used in fountain pens?

These types of pens have their own twist fill mechanism to draw the ink from the bottle into the pen directly through the nib section. Any ink that we sell will work with your fountain pen. We recommend using Pelikan or Waterman bottled ink.

How do you use a fountain pen with bottle ink?

Place the fountain pen, nib first, into the bottle of ink until the nib is entirely covered (Figure A). Twist the piston converter counterclockwise at the top. This forces the air out of the converter. Then twist the top of the piston converter clockwise to draw the ink up into the converter.

What is the best bottled ink?

Best Selling Inks

• Diamine Oxblood – 30ml Bottled Ink.
• Diamine Oxford Blue – 30ml Bottled Ink.
• Jacques Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor – 50ml Bottled Ink.
• Jacques Herbin 1798 Kyanite du Nepal – 50ml Bottled Ink.
• LAMY Azurite – 30ml Bottled Ink.
• Monteverde Sweet Life 10 Ink Set.
• Noodler’s 54th Massachusetts – 3oz Bottled Ink.

How long does bottled ink last?

Based on anecdotal evidence, the shelf life of most fountain pen inks ranges anywhere from 10 – 60 years. Unopened bottles have a much longer shelf life than opened ones, but even opened bottles can be used dozens of years after opening, as long as they are not contaminated through unhygienic use.

What is bottled ink made of?

Fountain pen ink is a liquid that is made up of dyes, water and other additives. These other additives can include surfactants (used to change the surface tension of the ink), pH modifiers and biocides (to prevent mold growth). Some newer inks use pigments in place of dyes, but these are relatively uncommon.

Can you use a different brand of ink for fountain pen?

The only hard and fast rule that we have is make sure your ink is traditionally formulated for a fountain pen. Any ink we sell is one that someone here in the shop has put in a pen and tried. All of our Cartridges or Bottled inks should be safe with your pen. Do keep in mind that ink cartridges may be proprietary.

What are the best brands of fountain pens?

Top 11 Fountain Pen Brands

• Mont Blanc.
• Parker.
• Cross.
• Pelikan.
• Sheaffer.
• Waterman.
• Sailor.
• Faber Castell.