Fountain Pen Inks Explained
Confused by all the different types of fountain pen inks? Learn about the basics of fountain pen inks, their different properties, and how to choose the right ink for your pen and writing style.
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Discover the different characteristics that make fountain pen inks unique, from subtle shading to dramatic sheening and sparkling shimmer.
Dual Shading Inks
Inks that create lighter and darker variations as you write, adding natural dimension and character to your handwriting.
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Sheening Inks
Inks that reveal a contrasting metallic-like color when the ink pools or dries heavily on the page.
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Shimmer Inks
Inks infused with fine shimmer particles that add a sparkling effect and extra dimension to your writing.
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Bottled Ink
Explore a wide range of bottled fountain pen inks in a variety of colors, properties, and finishes.
Cartridges
Convenient, mess-free ink cartridges that make refilling your fountain pen quick and easy.
Samples
Try new colors and discover your favorites with smaller quantities of ink before committing to a full bottle.
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Browse our full collection of fountain pen inks, from everyday colors to unique and specialty inks.
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Find your perfect ink color.
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Discover fountain pen inks from some of our favorite makers around the world, from classic everyday inks to colorful and unique specialty collections.
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Trying EVERY 27 Possible Black Fountain Pen Inks
We created a chart with spots for a swatch test, a dry test, and then a place to write the ink name for reference.
Fountain Pen Inks Explained
In this video all about fountain pen inks, we go over the different ways to use fountain pen inks
Tono & Lims Explained!
We go over their history, explain their "A Space Walk" events, and talk about why they make so many inks (over 800!)