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I just got my hands on a 70's era 14c 146 with a fine nib and I find the pelikan black ink too light of a black for it.

I want the darkest and most wet black ink possible, any suggestions?

I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to ink.

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Noodler's Black works well for that purpose. I'm sure others will have other suggestions.

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I find Lamy Black is a nice black in my VP with F nib. It's a very dense black with a narrow line.

 

Otherwise, Noodlers Heart of Darkness is pretty...well, the clue is in the name ;) :D

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Aurora black.

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I've been using Waterman Black for a year on personal and business correspondence and it writes a treat.

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Ok..im gonna get blasted from a few. I have been guilty myself, but now steer clear of Noodler's. I know that not all inks are temperamental in their line, but why risk it. I am about to try out some Iroshizuku Take-Sumi. I have found J. Herbin Pearle Noir a nice black, as well as the Mystery Black from MB.

 

If you are really wanting the darkest black and dont mind using Noodler's, call Fountain Pen Hospital and order Old Manhattan. Its a bulletproof ink and one of the darkest I own.

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I would avoid Quink black. It has a history of flow issues. MB black comes out pitch black in some pens, but lighter in others, depending on flow, nib size. I use that and Aurora black.

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I have ordered both noodlers and aurora black. :) Thanks for your guys' inputs. I've been hearing some really good stuff about Aurora, ;)

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I also would say stay clear of Noodlers. It tends to clog up my MBs. I have used Montblanc Mystery Black for a few years now and am very happy with it.

 

Regards from Perth

 

Derek

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