Obtaining Empty Ink Bottles In The Netherlands

[FloatingFountain]

Maybe this is useful for someone else.

 

It seems to be very hard to find stores that sell small single bottles and jars in the Netherlands. Many are either too high, which makes the neck too small for the nib, or too wide and flat to submerge a nib. *IF* you can find a usable bottle/jar, many companies require you to order 100+ or more.

 

I did find this, however.

 

http://www.flessenland.nl/images/product_images/info_images/30ml_Schmuckglas_3356_0.jpg

 

It's a Dutch company based in Germany, so the shipment costs are quite high at €9,90, but the bottle looks exactly like the 30ml Pelikan one, and they do ship single bottles. Obviously, shipment costs doesn't make that worthwhile, but when ordering 10 bottles or so, €1.80 per bottle is not too bad. (Strangely enough, they put it down as a 'jelly bottle'... of 30ml... so you won't ever find it )

 

Some inks do come in very large or not-so-handy bottles, so it could be useful to have a bunch of these on hand if you haven't already emptied a number of bottles.

Edited May 19, 2014 by FloatingFountain

[RMN]

Expensive.

 

Cheaper option is to buy a Pelikan 4001 inkbottle and throw out the ink. This is the same bottle. Or a Cross bottle. also the same. Or the old Conway Stewart inks. Same.

 

 

D.ick

[FloatingFountain]

Buying a bottle of Pelikan ink just for the bottle is not cheaper if you need three or more bottles. Also, just chucking the ink is against my sensibilities. I'm still Dutch, not an Ancient Barbarian.

Edited May 19, 2014 by FloatingFountain

[BrandonA]

I can't understand why you'd need to buy empty bottles. Why do you need them?

[FriedIceCream]

I can't understand why you'd need to buy empty bottles. Why do you need them?

 

To fill from larger bottles of ink, to make filling a pen easier.

 

I'm pretty sure that's what OP is saying here.

[penrivers]

What do you think of the Gerber bottles? and in the pharmacies you always see tiny bottles in diferent shapes ideals for ink.

[FloatingFountain]

I can't understand why you'd need to buy empty bottles. Why do you need them?

 

I have some ESSRI ink on order, and it comes in a very large and tall 110ml bottle. It was said that it contaminates more easily than 'normal' ink, so splitting it up in four bottles spoils only 25% and not all of it. I might also try Diamine Registrar or Noodlers, that come in 100 and 133ml tall bottles. Many sample vials are also too tall and narrow for my liking.

Edited May 19, 2014 by FloatingFountain

[Mesu]

Goulet pens sells empty ink bottles: http://www.gouletpens.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=empty+bottles&Submit=

 

Not sure what the shipping would add up to..

[FloatingFountain]

Goulet pens sells empty ink bottles: http://www.gouletpens.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=empty+bottles&Submit=

 

Not sure what the shipping would add up to..

 

At least $15, without VAT and import duties and such; and three weeks delivery time. If I go that route, I can just as well get some bottles in China through eBay... for $0.1 and free shipping (Sometimes I wonder how they still make money.)

[mhguda]

I've got a number of old, empty spice bottles with either their original plastic cap, or, if need be, a giant (decorative) marble that fits in the opening and closes it off. This in addition to all the old Waterman and Quink bottles that I've emptied through the years and never threw away - they are perfect for new mixtures of my own making. And there are one of two glass jars that used to hold marmite that are also a very nice size... all of which, because bought full, once empty are essentially free. And make me feel good about packaging - you know, reduce, reuse, recycle...

[FloatingFountain]

Hm. Glass bottles are een somewhat expensive when ordered through eBay; $10 for 5, including shipping, directly from China. Plastic 30ml vials are much cheaper; like $7 for 10 including shipping.

 

How good would plastic PET bottles be to store ESSRI or other inks in?

Edited May 19, 2014 by FloatingFountain

[rafapa]

I use the one you show above to put Diamine inks. I hate the 30mL plastic bottles.

[ceac]

I get 30ml plastic bottles from our local pharmacy (for free ... If that ain't Dutch )

[RMN]

The new Visconti mushroom bottles are plastic, and they already had larger size plastic bottles. I am not aware of other brands with plastic bottles, but there is no reason the ink would not keep well, as long as they lock airtight.

 

 

D.ick

[Anne-Sophie]

I keep empty jars used for dry spices. They look much like Noodler's bottles or the round version of it.

 

One might want to check the cosmetic aisle of department stores or the travel area of beauty stores.

[Mesu]

 

At least $15, without VAT and import duties and such; and three weeks delivery time. If I go that route, I can just as well get some bottles in China through eBay... for $0.1 and free shipping (Sometimes I wonder how they still make money.)

 

The seller or the postal system?

[GeeTee]

You could check art supply stores.

Harold in Rotterdam has several types of empty bottles for a reasonable price

http://www.harolds.nl/p/tekenen/accessoires/lege-flesjes-en-potjes_1

 

I think other art supply stores (like Vlieger in Amsterdam) might have something similar.