Ackerman Inks

[Drawing61]

Ackerman inks are highly recommend by several fountain pen bloggers. Are they that good?

[Charles Rice]

Well, for sure the bottle is.

[ScienceChick]

The inks are excellent IMO and the bottles are even better.

 

It's Akkerman, btw.

[Drawing61]

Thanks very much. Any suggestions as to where I can find them?

[Charles Rice]

I get mine at the Fountain Pen Recycler in Minneapolis, but I'm sure something is closer for you.

 

http://www.fountainpenrecycler.com/

Edited July 23, 2015 by Charles Rice

[amberleadavis]

You can buy them directly from Akkerman or from Vaness Pens in Arkansas.

[Mauricio]

I buy mine from the Vanness store in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their website is https://www.vanness1938.com/ and you can order online, via email or over the phone. Vanness is my favorite source for inks, paper, and all other fountain pen goodies!

[Drawing61]

Thank you all, very much appreciated.

[The Good Captain]

Yes, they are.

[Buzz_130]

As it was explained to me at the 2014 DC Super Pen Show, Akkerman is the European Iroshizuku line of inks. I think that's a very fair comparison: outstanding bottle design, great flow through every nib, nice selection of colors, good performance on low quality paper, easy maintenance, and high prices when bought in the US.

 

It's a good line of inks.

 

Buzz

[fabri00]

Many peoples says they are very very similar to Diamine ......

[lapis]

The way I see it, they are "improved" and/or "remade" Diamines. E.g. A's #10 (an IG) is very similar to Dss Registrar's. Similar colour and colour change on drying but A's has a better flow (Registrar's is IMO too dry). These two inks (A's and D's) even show very similar chromatograms and any tensides/surfactants which they may have added can't be seen there (e.g. on blotting) paper anyhow.

 

Mike

Edited July 25, 2015 by lapis

[Tas]

Their No 10 is probably my favourite all round ink.

Something very solid and satisfying about using it. The colour change is subtle as is it's shading. It looks classic and timeless and smells just like an ink should - don't taste it though, soooo bitter.

 

Like lapis has said, I too think they are modified Diamines and do somehow perform "better"

 

Look up some reviews here and order away, I'm sure you'll not be disappointed.

[Drawing61]

I checked the Vanness web site and all Akkerman inks were listed as "out of stock". I'm watching a 60ml bottle of blue #8 on eBay. It is listed for $35.95 + $6.15 shipping. Is this a good deal?

[ScienceChick]

You might email or call Vanness. Seems like there have been some issues selling Akkerman online in the past.

[mmg122]

If I recall correctly, Vanness sells the 60ml bottle of Akkerman inks for $29. with free shipping for 3 or more. I would email Mike at vanness1938@sbcglobal.net and ask him what he has in stock.

 

Edited to correct spelling and grammar...Arghhhhh

[Charles Rice]

I'm watching a 60ml bottle of blue #8 on eBay. It is listed for $35.95 + $6.15 shipping. Is this a good deal?

 

No.

[Chouffleur]

 

No.

I think you could have skipped the period in order to be more concise.

[Drawing61]

As usual, thanks to all.

[mmg122]

I just received an email from Lisa at Vanness Pens...they have all the Akkerman inks in stock except #8 Shocking Blue. I'm sure their price is significantly better than the EBay seller you mentioned.

 

As far as Shocking Blue, I'm sure they'll get it back in stock soon.