Dark Black-Blue - Not Wet

[danbuter]

I am looking to pick up an Ohto Dude FP as my first pen. I'd like an ink that look black but with a little blue on the edges, if possible. I don't want an ink that's really wet.

 

I'd also like to limit the cost to less than $15 for a bottle. Any suggestions?

[antichresis]

Noodler's Blue-Black?

[lapis]

Pelikan's blue-black (4001). If you're in the States, you might have to to order it somewhere.

[jmccarty3]

I recommend Blackstone Barrister Blue (waterproof) or Monteverde Blue-Black new formula. The Monteverde is a bargain at three times the amount for about the same price as the Blackstone.

[UDog]

Ecclesiastical Stationery Supply Registrar Blue-Black (ESSR). Even writes well on newsprint.

[ink-syringe]

FPN Starry Night is super dark but sopping wet so that is out ... Diamine Anniversary Blue Black was really dark. Personally don't like near blacks so I ended up with Sailor Blue Black which is still dark but has a wonderfull Winter stormy mix of slate, charcoal, some genuine blue and a bit of red sheen. I adore it, But that is wet too.

 

I know dry BlBKs I know Dark BlBKs I can't think of one that is both. .... Diamine Anniversary Blue Black is the best I got, but that might be too free flowing for you too.

[octatonic]

I'm a fan of Noodler's Ellis Island!

[avlisyar]

+1 for the Monteverde Blue Black!

[Sandy1]

Hi,

 

+2 for Pelikan 4001 BlBk: when you're out of P4BlBk, you're out of ink.

 

Since MB discontinued their iron-gall ink, (Papa Legba gonna send those responsible to the infinitely warm place), when I'm on remote assignment I run a blend of ESSRi+R&K Salix at a ratio of 3:2 through my rotring 600 c/w steel F nib with great results.

 

While three-ink blends are tricky, I'm thinking of adding a whisper of Diamine Denim to that blend.

 

Kindly note that I-G inks need more vigilant maintenance/hygiene than simple aniline dye inks.

 

Edit to add: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/223337-essri-mixes/?p=2219295

 

Bye,

S1

Edited February 20, 2017 by Sandy1

[Namo]

It's closer to a green-black maybe: Noodler's Air-Corp blue-black is not wet, although not as dry as Pelikan.

[jmccarty3]

I agree that the Diamine Anniversary Blue-Black is beautifully dark, but may be too wet for your purpose.

[inkstainedruth]

Another vote for Ellis Island here. It's almost black with just a whiff of blue, but is pretty well behaved. It's not super wet, but I have it in a Lamy Safari (F nib) and have had zero start up issues with the ink, even when not in daily use.

Also have a look at some of the IG inks -- particularly Akkerman #10 Ijzer-Galnoten and KWZI IG Blue-Black.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth