Where to buy ink locally

[rongallant]

I have my first fountain coming in today and it takes bottle ink. I was wondering where locally I could look to find a bottle of ink.

As you can tell, I am new.

 

I live in Jacksonville, FL. Any large chains sell ink like this? I see the cartridge ink from time to time. Just not the bottles.

[Gran]

Ron, Hobby Lobby sells Sheaffer Skrip in black. With a 40%-off coupon, you'll have a standard ink at a good price.

 

Office Depot or Staples might sell Parker Quink or Waterman.

 

Otherwise, you'll have to find a specialty shop.

[mooshi]

I would first check an art supply shop... that's where I found mine. They only carry "typical" colours though (red, blue, black...). The more vibrant colours are probably more readily available online.

 

-- Moo

[Augustine]

I have my first fountain coming in today and it takes bottle ink. I was wondering where locally I could look to find a bottle of ink.

As you can tell, I am new.

 

I live in Jacksonville, FL. Any large chains sell ink like this? I see the cartridge ink from time to time. Just not the bottles.

 

Last time I went to Edwards of San Marco (near the intersection of San Marco Blvd. & Atlantic Blvd.) they were selling Waterman ink for $8.00 a bottle (it may be more now, or my memory could be wrong). They also have Pelikan, Private Reserve & Visconti. They may have more but I don't recall off hand what else I saw.

[majorworks]

I would first check an art supply shop... that's where I found mine. They only carry "typical" colours though (red, blue, black...). The more vibrant colours are probably more readily available online.

 

-- Moo

 

If you do visit an art-supply shop, be careful not to purchase "calligraphy ink." We have Pearl Art here in the NYC area; they carry such inks and I want to say the brand is Windsor and Newton. You don't want to put that stuff in your fountain pen.

[rongallant]

I would first check an art supply shop... that's where I found mine. They only carry "typical" colours though (red, blue, black...). The more vibrant colours are probably more readily available online.

 

-- Moo

 

If you do visit an art-supply shop, be careful not to purchase "calligraphy ink." We have Pearl Art here in the NYC area; they carry such inks and I want to say the brand is Windsor and Newton. You don't want to put that stuff in your fountain pen.

 

Ahh, thank you. I would have.

[rongallant]

I have my first fountain coming in today and it takes bottle ink. I was wondering where locally I could look to find a bottle of ink.

As you can tell, I am new.

 

I live in Jacksonville, FL. Any large chains sell ink like this? I see the cartridge ink from time to time. Just not the bottles.

 

Last time I went to Edwards of San Marco (near the intersection of San Marco Blvd. & Atlantic Blvd.) they were selling Waterman ink for $8.00 a bottle (it may be more now, or my memory could be wrong). They also have Pelikan, Private Reserve & Visconti. They may have more but I don't recall off hand what else I saw.

 

I will check them out. Whats a good brand to get?

[rongallant]

Ron, Hobby Lobby sells Sheaffer Skrip in black. With a 40%-off coupon, you'll have a standard ink at a good price.

 

Office Depot or Staples might sell Parker Quink or Waterman.

 

Otherwise, you'll have to find a specialty shop.

 

Ah, great! With these and Edwards of San Marco, I should be set.

[rongallant]

Ron, Hobby Lobby sells Sheaffer Skrip in black. With a 40%-off coupon, you'll have a standard ink at a good price.

 

Office Depot or Staples might sell Parker Quink or Waterman.

 

Otherwise, you'll have to find a specialty shop.

 

Where can I find a 40% off coupon?

 

Edit:

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Edited November 19, 2009 by rongallant

[Goodwhiskers]

I will check them out. Whats a good brand to get?

It depends on the color(s) you want and the ink behavior you require or tolerate . Look at reviews and comments.