The 9 Best Inks For A Fountain Pen (2023 reviews)

The pelikan royal blue ink is capable of outshining several other ink featured in this list in overall features. The Pelican 4001 works perfectly with Piston filler, vacumatic or converter fountain pens. It produces clear line definition with an even flow. The blue color is so bright and even and really pops off of the paper. It comes in a bottle that looks great. The color looks great and the bottle is well made.

The Pelican is a great ink and this is a really classy color. It's flow from the pen and color on the page speaks for itself. The ink never dries and starts writing on the first stroke even after a few weeks of storage. It is packaged in a retro-design that is very appealing.

Why We Like This:

High quality ink, beautiful blue color
Blue color is very nice and also acceptable for professional writing
Doesn't dry out at all quick like cheaper inks

Best With Another Ink: Herbin Ink For A Fountain Pen

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The herbin ink for a fountain pen is the best reliable ink on the market today. It has the tiniest amount of gold to it if you look very closely in the right light. When the gold is coming out and being laid down on the paper it is a stunning ink. It doesn't produce a lot of shading and it's a very standard, businesslike blue. The gold adds just a hint of irridescence when the ink is dry, nice effect. It dries quickly and is a great consistency.

This is smooth, beautiful ink, and a display worthy bottle, too. It's also spectacular in a wider italic nib pen. It is used for seals in the days.

Why We Like This:

Perfect for a pretentious person such as myself
Works very well in fountain pens
A blood color, very vivid, for a easy and smooth writting
Smooth ink, flows well from the pen

Best For drawing: Waterman Ink For A Fountain Pen

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The waterman ink for a fountain pen's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The Waterman inks are classic. It is like a royal purple or japanese iris purple. The purple color of the pen is very close to the color of the ink. It leaves an amazing colour when writing, no blots. The ink flows smoothly and the color is gorgeous—different from blue or black without being too loud. It is easy to fill the ink converter. They come in great colors.

Why We Like This:

Great ink, works all kinds of ways
Deep, rich purple that still looks professional
Good investment for long term

Best For water Color art: Pelikan Ink For A Fountain Pen

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Not everyone likes to purchase ink for their daily purpose, but the pelikan ink for a fountain pen would be an anomoly. It performs beautifully on most papers. It is a dye based fountain pen ink and is minimally water resistant. It protects both fountain pen and nib. It has the consistence of a watered down Walnut ink, but despite the clarity of the liquid in the bottle it does look quite intese on paper. It is used for 3 days or so you have to run water over the nib to clean it.

It is great for water color art too. It produces clear line definition with an even flow. It does its job in inking up the place. The green color is dark and beautiful, and the 30ml bottle is a little bit small.

Why We Like This:

Good performance and easy to use
Really nice colour and it hardly smudges
Great color and some water resistance
Ball point pen inks are permanent

Best punk Fountain Pen Ink: Pilot Ink For A Fountain Pen

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Next on the list, we've got yet another ink that manages to win our hearts. It's the pilot ink for a fountain pen and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient ink you can buy. This brand is pretty much the best and this colour is so juicy and dynamic. Like other Iroshizuku inks, it has good flow and is well-behaved. It's a gold sheen in a purple/pink ink. It is a bit wet but dries fairly quickly. It's bright and gorgeous.

The item itself is amazing, this ink's sheen is super crazy. It has good flow and is well-behaved.

Why We Like This:

Really nice color, pretty bottle, and excellent flow
Beautiful color, easy to work with
A gorgeous rich magenta, excellent ink flow, dries within an acceptable amount of time
Crazy sheen, no leak on the bottle and nothing is damaged

Best For Calligraphy: Asvine Ink For A Fountain Pen

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate ink. The asvine ink for a fountain pen is exactly that - it's a simple ink that hits all the right notes. It's really a no-nonsense, everyday ink suitable in an office setting. It works well in a fountain pen without drying up and creating grains. It also has good sheen and wetness and behaves very well in terms of dry time. It has a nice blue color to it.

Non carbon bottled ink will not clog your fountain pen, making ink flow smoothly and constantly through your pen. It is great for fountain pens.

Why We Like This:

Created with the high quality bottled ink components to get vivid and stylish penmanship
Smooth flowing and deep dark ink
Sheen and little shading on premium coated paper
Good flow, no feathering on non-premium paper

Best For work Use: Diamine Nice Ink

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Diamine has been making great ink for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. It is great to have something other than the usual black or blue. It is made from natural dyes. The colors are subdued, making them good for work use. The bottles are thin plastic. The color is very rich and beautiful. The ink is good for normal writing, not just artwork. The bottles are not too small so you can get a few refills from each. It is good for work use.

Why We Like This:

Fast drying, smooth flowing, water-based, non-toxic and ph neutral
Suitable for all brands of fountain pen
Good flow without feathering, even on regular bond paper
Ideal as a calligraphy starter ink

Best For All brands Of Fountain Pen: Diamine Ink For A Fountain Pen

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The diamine ink for a fountain pen's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This ink is not supposed to be water resistant but rather it is meant to be re-wettable for special effects and it most definitely is. It is suitable for all brands of fountain pen. These are special inks that offer interesting effects. The colors are vibrant, relatively quick to dry, seldom needing to be blotted before turning the page. It can be used for writing or art.

Why We Like This:

Absorbs quickly, but somewhat dependent on the type of paper
Beautiful (vintage type) colors and warm tones
New and hot release

Best Quality Ink: Iroshizuku Ink For A Fountain Pen

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There are many beautiful nature and scenery in Japan, and they have very beautiful names. The Iroshizuku series is a colorful ink created from the beautiful scenery. It shades well using Broad nib pens, looks soft but more or less legible, and if you are into mixing Iroshizuku inks, it is an invaluable mixer to add a bit of softness to certain browns or purples. All the Iroshizuku inks have great flow.

This ink is incredibly smooth and writes very well. Others have said this ink is ideal for painting, but if you’re looking for something to set off your writing, something with lots of personality, you might want to check out the other colors in this range. They are reliable inks and shade nicely.

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