The 8 Best Lamy dark Lilac Inks (2023 reviews)

This is great ink in any pen. It comes in very handy when wiping up a bit of ink on the nib of the pen. This bottle sits in it's own attached plastic base that has a roll of blotting paper you can pull out and tear off a bit to blot after filling a pen. The ink is dark and smooth when writing with it. It is used to wipe the nib after filling and the grip section if needed.

This ink is less subtle in colour than a midnight blue montblanc ( of course) but it dries immediately with no smudging and a consistency that is excellent. They included a Lamy cartridge/converter, a baker’s dozen. The bottle is designed very cleverly with a dimple inside to make it possible to get virtually all ink out. This makes for a bit more messy refills.

Why We Like This:

Nice, inexpensive ink for your lamy or other fountain pen
Nice tight sealing bottle top with a very accurate colored top to match
Very useful and necessary accessory if you have a fountain pen
Sheerness and absorbency were excellent when used with good to excellent paper

Best And Profound Ink: Lamy Nice Ink

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If you are looking for a popular ink for your regular usage, you cannot go wrong with this pick. This is a nice and profound ink that has been specially designed for Lamy pens. It offers good shading and match for the fountain pen. The roll of blotter paper on the bottle makes it easy to do 'clean' refills. It cleans up easily with water.

The bottle has an usual design with a little bubble in the bottom of the bottle so when the ink runs low it will still be deep enough so you can suck it into your pen. It's bright enough without being too bright for formal use. The Lamy is very consistent in keeping the color the same in cartridges and bottles.

This bottle comes with little blotters in the base, so that you can fill your pen while traveling when you do not have access to some tissue to dry the pen.

Why We Like This:

A nice shallow bottle with a little indent in the bottom for easy filling
Not too bright and not too dark
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best standard Blue Ink: Lamy Great Ink

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The lamy great ink has killer features for the price point. It has a unique characteristic of its color when laid on paper. The roll of absorbent paper on the base is a very handy for wiping off ink after filling. It is used for fountain pen ink replacement or writing with dip pens. The design of the bottle is a very underrated feature here, it has a cool little center reservoir that helps you re-fill your pen easily without getting ink everywhere, and the blotting paper is a really nice touch to getting that nib clean again before use.

This blue shade is soothing and it's a nice wet ink that glides smooth. The strip of blotting paper is generally used to wipe the nib after filling and the grip section if needed. There is also a blotting paper dispenser around the base of the bottle.

Why We Like This:

A free flowing ink with little blotters
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best everyday Ink: Lamy Excellent Ink

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This shade of blue is truly blue without pulling any green or black. An example is the Sailor Jentle Ink bottle, this has a plastic reservoir which fills just enough ink to cover the nib, so it doesn't come up onto the pen's grip handle. The ink also writes very smoothly and the bottom of the bottle allows all the ink to be used. The ink is quite vibrant but still professional looking and is perfect for signing business documents.

The design of the bottle is a very underrated feature here, it has a cool little center reservoir that helps you re-fill your pen easily without getting ink everywhere, and the blotting paper is a really nice touch to getting that nib clean again before use. This ink is less subtle in colour than a midnight blue montblanc ( of course) but it dries immediately with no smudging and a consistency that is excellent.

Why We Like This:

Nice color and the bottle suits the pen perfectly
Very ergonomic design of the bottle
Good brand reputation

Best shallow Bottle: Lamy inexpensive Ink

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This Lamy blue is a gorgeous deep blue and a juicy ink even in fountain pens that write a little on the dry side. Like any fountain-pen ink, it works well only on a coated paper so the ink doesn't sink in. The design of the bottle is a very underrated feature here, it has a cool little center reservoir that helps you re-fill your pen easily without getting ink everywhere, and the blotting paper is a really nice touch to getting that nib clean again before use.

This ink is less subtle in colour than a midnight blue montblanc ( of course) but it dries immediately with no smudging and a consistency that is excellent. The ink is drying immediately, so there's no need to delay closing the notebook. It offers good shading and also match for the fountain pen.

Why We Like This:

Great ink, bottle and papers for a great writing experience
New and hot release

Best For drawing: Lamy Nice Color

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The lamy nice color's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The shape of the inkwell is great for filling pens and just has a really nice look to it. It has a nice wide base so it's very stable sitting on a desk and just has a really nice look to it. The bottle is nicely designed and the built-in blotting paper is a bonus. It is easy to use without making a mess, and the blotting paper is a nice touch.

The bottle is designed with a small reservoir at the bottom so that you can collect the last drops of ink when you reach the bottom of the bottle. The ink is fairly permanent once dry, even when dampened. This is great ink it writes on everything and the blotting paper is perfect for the tip.

Why We Like This:

Nice deep black hue, without substantial feathering and dries reasonably fast
Good bottle design and convenient to use
Great for fountain pens, high quality ink
Smooth writing and easy refill with the design of the bottle

Best For beginner: Lamy Lovely Color

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It is a very deep blue, nearly black ink that dries with relative quickness. It is also a fairly fast drying ink, which is great for a left handed fountian penner like myself. The ink flows way better, and turns darker. It is easy to clean out of nearly any Pen, and it doesn't stain easily.

The ink is good quality and has a beautiful deep color. The roll of cleaning paper that is part of the container, is perfect for cleanup after filling. The ink is of good quality and the tissue provided to clean any excess ink on pens is a bonus. The ink is also a fairly fast drying ink, which is great for a left handed fountian penner like myself.

Why We Like This:

Come in quite handy and comes with blotting paper
Good, solid black ink, phenomenal ink well
Great black ink for a lot of different pens
Nice to write and easy to refill

Best For cleanup: Lamy Beautiful Color

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This is one of the best turquoise ink colors among inks for fountain pens. It is easy to use and comes with a lot of ink. The ink is smooth and flows easily, never dries or clogs the nib and washes with water. There's a bit of shading with some pens, and a pretty pinkish sheen on nicer papers.

This bottle is relatively large, not puny as shown in the picture. The blotting paper is high quality and thick. It has a reservoir in the bottom so that even when the bottle is almost empty you can still fill your pens. It is perfect for those small drops of a refill.

Why We Like This:

Great format and easy to storage
Great ink and bottle design with blotter paper built in
Makes it super easy for a beginner to not make a complete mess
Can also be used as a paperweight