Whats a good black ink?

nemo · Oct 11, 2013

Quink Permanent Black may fit the bill, http://www.gouletpens.com/Parker_Quink_Permanent_Black_p/pkr3001100.htm well-behaved and black enough in my pens (wet writers)

The carbon and nano inks have been known to clog certain pens, just be careful.

nemo · Jul 10, 2016

Jet Pens has recently announced J. Herbin Perle Noir as their best all-purpose black ink.

No other ink offers a better combination of performance, convenience, and affordability. It's fast drying, works well with a wide range of pens and papers, has good water and highlighter resistance.

It’s made by the oldest ink manufacturer in the world, J. Herbin which is famous for its natural ink formulas that won’t harm pens even if you forget to clean them regularly.

It’s also pH neutral, so anything you write or draw should last a long time if you use acid-free paper.

I've got some and I'll be loading some up for tomorrow's pen of the day.

Slumpy · Jul 11, 2016

RichieRich3902 said:
Noodlers Heart of Darkness is really black and water proof.

+1

Claudel Xerxes · Jul 17, 2016

RichieRich3902 said:
Heart of Darkness is really black and waterproof.

I wouldn't say that it's the best choice, but it's popular and hard to beat for the price.

grimbley · Jul 19, 2016

the stock standard "danm good ink" is noodlers black, Goulet pens use it as a standard ink when testing pens, so well known is its quality and reliability no matter what you put it in, or put it on.
of my stash i would rate noodlers black, noodlers feather-X and iroshizuku take-suma, as the best black inks there are.
this is going of density and behavior on all qualities of paper.
word of advise, steer clear of Parker black.

nemo · Jul 19, 2016

grimbley said:
word of advise, steer clear of Parker black.

Why, for heaven's sake, would that be?

ruckin · Jul 19, 2016

IMHO the best black ink is found in government offices. I just picked a pen today at the local courthouse.

Ruckin.

Claudel Xerxes · Jul 20, 2016

nemo said:
Jet Pens has recently announced J. Herbin Perle Noir as their best all-purpose black ink.

I've got some and I'll be loading some up for tomorrow's pen of the day.

How did it turn out for you? I have a few J Herbin inks and have been pleased with all of them. So now, I have a bottle of Perle Noir arriving tomorrow or Friday.

grimbley said:
the stock standard "danm good ink" is noodlers black, Goulet pens use it as a standard ink when testing pens, so well known is its quality and reliability no matter what you put it in, or put it on.
of my stash i would rate noodlers black, noodlers feather-X and iroshizuku take-suma, as the best black inks there are.
this is going of density and behavior on all qualities of paper.
word of advise, steer clear of Parker black.

I agree with nemo. What's wrong with Parker Quink Black?

nemo · Jul 20, 2016

Claudel Xerxes said:
How did it turn out for you? I have a few J Herbin inks and have been pleased with all of them. So now, I have a bottle of Perle Noir arriving tomorrow or Friday.

The Perle Noire went into an old Sheaffer of mine, Craftsman style with a wet FeatherTouch nib. Worked great, very minimal bleed and/or show through ... still in the pen as I haven't been writing much these last few days.

Just tried it though and it started right up after several days -- very black.

Radium · Jul 21, 2016

nemo said:
The Perle Noire went into an old Sheaffer of mine, Craftsman style with a wet FeatherTouch nib. Worked great, very minimal bleed and/or show through ... still in the pen as I haven't been writing much these last few days.

Just tried it though and it started right up after several days -- very black.

Thanks for sharing this ink info Doug.

grimbley · Jul 25, 2016

nemo said:
Why, for heaven's sake, would that be?

feathers, leaches through the paper, slow dry, poorly saturated and the slightest drop of water will wash it off completely. i gave the danm bottle away and almost felt obliged to pay the sucker to take it.

eezee · Jul 25, 2016

Just skimmed through this thread. Here are my two cents:

Iroshizuku Take-Sumi is excellent. Rhorer & Klinger Leipziger Schwarz has excellent flow.

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