Fountain Pen Bottled Ink
Giving your fountain pen numerous possibilities with our wide range of fountain pen ink collections. We stock hundreds of vivid colours for fountain pens from well-known Japanese and European brands, including collections such as Pilot Iroshizuku Ink and J.Herbin Ink.
Archival quality is essential for fountain pen ink for daily use. We also stock pigment-based ink, including Sailor Nano Ink and Platinum Carbon Ink. They are highly water-resistant and lightfast.
History of fountain pen ink
Before the first fountain pen was invented in the 19th century in France, fountain pen ink has existed for a long time together with quill pens. It is used for dipping ink until the first quill pen with an ink reservoir appears in the 17th century.
Archival-quality and highly water-resistant ink
Whether you use fountain pens for daily writing, drawings or signature for important documents, the most important thing is that your documents or artworks will survive if an accident happens. The type of pigment-based ink will help you. Thanks to the features of the pigment particles, the ink is highly water-resistant and lightfast. However, please note that no fountain pen ink can be fully waterproof.
The only downside of the pigment ink is that they require a regular cleaning than dye-based ink. The pigment ink may clog up the feed if it is left inside the pen. We recommend cleaning your pen once a month.
Wide range of colours for your creativity
Unlike the black, blue-black and blue ink for daily use in writing or drawing, fountain pen ink has numerous colours to fulfil your creativity and collecting addict. They are ideal for calligraphy and bullet journaling. Some ink can even create beautiful sheens or shimmering effects.
Some ink can even create beautiful sheens or shimmering effects. Nakabayashi Taccia Ukiyo-e in Hokusai Sabimidori (Rusty Green) colour has a magical gradient effect from blue to green, making a beautiful sheen. Herbin ink in 1670 or 1798 Collection Ink features gold or silver flecks inside, giving shimmering effects.