These tones are extremely subtle in normal writing but instantly apparent when the ink is diluted or brushed over with water. Not a major problem for the majority of fountain pen users, but it is important issue for artists who need to use water-based media with ink, and artists who need truly archival lightsafe pieces for sale. It’s VERY black, the blackest black of inks I’ve used and against the supposedly blackest ink of Carbon Black it’s no different. But these bottles are nice, very 1930’s, a bit like Carbon Black’s although no fancy filling device. Other inks – Koh-I-Noor Document ink is good, very green/black if you can get it cheaply and can find it – but warning: I have never used it as a fountain pen ink.

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The highlighters used were the Stabilo Boss and Monami Essenti Stick (discontinued, but you can find similar gel highlighters). Also talking slow – you can usually only get it from the slow boat from China via sites like Aliexpress…and that means a long wait. It offers an elevated writing experience, thanks to its brass body that feels weighty without being heavy. Not the blackest, might be the fastest drying although it’s close, that very chocolate brown wash like you’re in an episode of the Sullivans, it’s a bit meh really.

It has a reputation for laying down lines that are slightly thinner than other medium-sized nibs, but in the eyes of many, this is an advantage. It’s constructed of a brass body for a stable, weighty feel in your hand and offers the choice between a fine or medium nib, depending on your purpose and writing style. For [the] writing experience, it's usually about how smooth the nib is and how heavy or balanced the pen is," he says. The medium nib is made in Germany by Schmidt, who manufactures standard-size nibs compatible with some of the best-selling fountain pen brands like Kaweco, Lamy, Parker, and more.

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The most unique feature of the Pilot Kakuno Fountain Pen that will benefit beginners is the smiley face printed on the nib. Classic colors like black, silver, and gold are popular, but so are brighter or bolder pens in hues of blue, green, red, pink, and more. Sometimes you just want a black ink that is as black as possible and these three are the blackest of the black. The Scriveiner Fountain Pen is a popular choice, thanks to its enameled brass body and medium nib gilded with 18K gold. This luxury fountain pen is well worth the spend when you consider its premium build and materials—the barrel is crafted of resin with platinum-plated accents, and the nib is 14K gold with rhodium inlay.Noodler's Black and Platinum Carbon Black proved the most water resistant, acing the soak test and performing well, though not perfectly, on the smear test. Take note that it’s a squeeze converter (also known as bladder refill), so if you’re familiar with the clear body of a piston converter that allows you to see the rising ink level as you refill, refilling this pen will be a slightly different experience. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. They are really fast drying, one of the fastest drying here, so be warned: don’t leave pens uncapped and unused for long.