Bottled Ink
The ritual before the words
Selecting a bottle of fountain pen ink feels like choosing the mood you want to write in. It’s a small ritual that sparks creativity and signals the writing matters, even if only to you.
Choose dye based fountain pen inks for easy care, documents inks with pigment particles for water and fade-resistance, or vibrant artist inks for use with dip pens or brushes. As a general rule, Japanese inks tend to have higher flow than their European counterparts.
See our favourite inks in our guide to the Top 7 Pilot Iroshizuku inks. For document inks, we like the German made De Atramentis featured in our Sketch Kits.
Bottled inks are the most economical, but if you'd prefer to try a sample first, have a look at our generous 5mL vials, with a wide openings, for direct filling of your pen.
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SAILOR KIWAGURO Pigment Ink - 50mL bottle - Black
SAILOR KIWAGURO ink is as black as a moonless night. Pigment based, with excellent flow. The manufacturer claims some water-resistance, but we find...
View full detailsSAILOR SOUBOKU Pigment Ink - 50ml bottle - Classic Blue Black (Dark Blue)
SAILOR SEIBOKU ink is like staring into the depths of the ocean... a wonderful deep blue that deepens. Pigment based, with excellent flow and some ...
View full detailsSAILOR SEIBOKU Pigment Ink - 50ml bottle - Classic Blue
SAILOR SOUBOKU ink is a classic blue. Pigment based, with excellent flow and some water-resistance (not waterproof). Works well in fine Japanese ni...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Black
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Blue
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Green
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Red
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Yellow
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Cyan
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Magenta
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Sepia
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Dark Red
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Dark Green
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Turquoise
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Orange
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Violet
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Grey
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsDE ATRAMENTIS Artist Ink 50mL - Dark Blue
Waterproof and lightfast ink for artists. Use with a brush, dip pen or fountain pen (ink contains nano particles of pigment so will pass through th...
View full detailsSAILOR MANYO Ink - Series 2 - 50mL Bottle - Ukikusa
SAILOR MANYO Ukikusa ink is part of the second series of MANYO inks. MANYO is an abbreviation of Manyosyu and its meaning indicates people of all r...
View full detailsSAILOR MANYO Ink - Series 2 - 50mL Bottle - Chigaya
SAILOR MANYO Chigaya ink is part of the second series of MANYO inks. MANYO is an abbreviation of Manyosyu and its meaning indicates people of all r...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Pyrite Shimmer (Ink of the Year 2026)
A mineral gold inspired by pyrite stone This is the PELIKAN Edelstein Ink of the Year for 2026 and follows on from the popular shimmer inks, Golden...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Fuyu-Syogun (Old Man Winter)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Jade
Premium water based ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variety of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gems...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Tanzanite
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemsto...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Mandarin
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemsto...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Onyx (Black)
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemsto...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Sapphire
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemsto...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Topaz
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemsto...
View full detailsPELIKAN Edelstein Fountain Pen Ink Collection - 50mL - Garnet
Premium waterbased ink, suitable for all fountain pens, in a variery of delicate yet vibrant colours. "Edelstein" being the german word for "gemst...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Ajisai (Hydrangea)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Ama-Iro (Sky Blue)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscape...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Asa-Gao (Morning Glory)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Fuyu-Gaki (Winter Persimmon)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Kon-Peki (Deep Cerulean Blue)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Ku-Jaku (Peacock)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Momiji (Autumn Leaves)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Murasaki-Shikibu (Japanese Beauty Berry)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Shin-Kai (Deep Sea)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Shin-Ryoku (Forest Green)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Syo-ro (Dew on Pine Tree)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Take-Sumi (Bamboo Charcoal)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Tsuki-Yo (Moonlight)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Yama-Budo (Crimson Glory Vine)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Yama-Guri (Wild Chestnut)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Yu-Yake (Sunset)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Chiku-Rin (Bamboo Forest)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Sui-Gyoku - (Emerald Green)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Hana-Ikada (Cherry Blossom Petals)
Delivers colour depth and flow in every line Pilot Iroshizuku inks are premium dye based fountain pen inks, inspired by natural Japanese landscapes...
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