Fountain Pen Inks

Fountain pens need a special kind of ink - one that flows easily - and most importantly, one that won't gum up the pen. The following inks are designed to work in fountain pens.

Herbin Inks
The oldest name in fountain pen inks, this French ink uses all natural dyes and comes in 30 beautiful colors. It's non toxic, pH neutral and lightfast. This water-based ink flows smoothly and dries quickly.

Pelikan 4001
This easy-flowing, water-soluable, non-clogging ink is meant for fountain pens, but is also great for learning to use the dip pens. An intense, brilliant black. Not waterproof. Can be cleaned with just water.

Higgens Calligraphy Ink
A free-flowing ink. Can be used with dip pens or fountain pens. It is waterproof.

Calli Inks
A waterproof, pigmented ink. Good for dip or fountain pens. Colors are bright and opaque.

Winsor Newton Calligraphy Inks
A non-clogging pigmented ink. Good for dip pens, fountain pens or brushwork. More opaque, brilliant and lightfast than dye-based inks.