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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HERBIN Artists Calligraphy Ink (For Dip pens) - 50mL - Black
Ink with pigment and natural resin to help with adherence to metal nibs. Thicker consistency than most other brands makes these easier for beginner...
View full detailsHERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Les Toits de Paris (Paris Grey Roof)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Moulin Rouge (Red)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
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HERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Metropolitain (Metro Green)
HERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Metropolitain (Metro Green)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Rue de la Verrerie (Glassroad Blue)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Les Couleurs de Paris" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Eiffel Tower (Brown)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Rouge Opera (Opera Red)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Vert Reseda (Reseda Green)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Corail des Tropiques (Tropical Coral)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700.  A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, w...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Bleu Pervenche (Periwinkle Blue)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wi...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Komakusa
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Nadeshiko
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Kamo-shika
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Sasabune
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Tsurubami
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Kiji
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Vert Foret (Forest Green)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wit...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Vert Cactus (Cactus Green)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wit...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Rouge Amarante (Amaranth Red)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wit...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Iris Sagesse (Iris Wisdom)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wit...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Gris Galet (Pebble Grey)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wit...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Harutsugedori (Shoujo Bird)
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Wakataka
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsSAILOR SHIKIORI Fountain Pen Ink - 20mL Bottle - Sekirei (Japanese Wagtail)
These are the SAILOR dye based inks based on the four seasons. Heavily saturated colours, that shade and change as they dry. Flow well and will hel...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Orange Indien (Indian Orange)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wi...
View full detailsHERBIN "Jewel of Inks" Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL (with pen rest) - Vert Olive (Olive Green)
The "La Perle des Encres", which translates to Jewel of Inks, were created in Paris in 1700. A traditional formula, made from all natural dyes, wi...
View full detailsSAILOR Fountain Pen Ink - 50ml - Black
Smooth-flowing ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens. Each bottle contains 50 ml of water-based dye ink. Details: Product...
View full detailsSAILOR Fountain Pen Ink - 50ml - Blue Black
Smooth-flowing ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens. Each bottle contains 50 ml of water-based dye ink. Details: Product...
View full detailsSAILOR Fountain Pen Ink - 50ml - Blue
Smooth-flowing ink is specifically formulated to be safe for all fountain pens. Each bottle contains 50 ml of water-based dye ink. Details: Product...
View full detailsPILOT Tsuwairo (Pigmented) Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL - Black
PILOT TSUWAIRO water and fade resistant ink. 30mL bottles in black, blue or blue/black. For when you need your writing to stand the test of time. B...
View full detailsPILOT Tsuwairo (Pigmented) Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL - Blue
PILOT TSUWAIRO water and fade resistant ink. 30mL bottles in black, blue or blue/black. For when you need your writing to stand the test of time. B...
View full detailsPILOT Tsuwairo (Pigmented) Fountain Pen Ink - 30mL - Blue Black
PILOT TSUWAIRO water and fade resistant ink. 30mL bottles in black, blue or blue/black. For when you need your writing to stand the test of time. B...
View full detailsTERANISHI Sparkle Dip Pen Ink - 12mL - Mermaid Green
Founded in 1916 and based in Osaka, Japan, TERANISHI Chemical Industry Co is one of Japan's long standing manufacturers of inks and stationery. Th...
View full detailsTERANISHI Sparkle Dip Pen Ink - 12mL - Sunny Yellow
Founded in 1916 and based in Osaka, Japan, TERANISHI Chemical Industry Co is one of Japan's long standing manufacturers of inks and stationery. Th...
View full detailsTERANISHI Sparkle Dip Pen Ink - 12mL - Crimson Red
Founded in 1916 and based in Osaka, Japan, TERANISHI Chemical Industry Co is one of Japan's long standing manufacturers of inks and stationery. Th...
View full detailsTERANISHI Sparkle Dip Pen Ink - 12mL - Indigo Blue
Founded in 1916 and based in Osaka, Japan, TERANISHI Chemical Industry Co is one of Japan's long standing manufacturers of inks and stationery. Th...
View full detailsTERANISHI Sparkle Dip Pen Ink - 12mL - Lavender Purple
Founded in 1916 and based in Osaka, Japan, TERANISHI Chemical Industry Co is one of Japan's long standing manufacturers of inks and stationery. Th...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Sky Blue - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Emerald Green - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Royal Purple - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Pink - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Orange - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Prairie Green - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Crimson - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Forest Green - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Navy - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsTWSBI 1791 Fountain Pen Ink - Tangerine - 18mL
The 1791 series comes from a book written in China in the year 1791 called Dream of Red Chambers. It is one of China's 4 great classical novels an...
View full detailsPILOT Iroshizuku Ink - 50mL - Hotaru-Bi (Firefly Glow)
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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