Noodler's Heart of Darkness - 4.5oz Bottled Ink with Free Charlie Pen
Noodler's Heart of Darkness is a popular permanent black fountain pen ink that comes in a 4.5oz bottle. The bottle has a built-in glass eyedropper so you can easily fill your eyedropper-convertible pens. Comes with a free Noodler’s “Charlie” eyedropper fountain pen. This ink is popular for its very dark color and performance on absorbent paper, particularly its ability to resist bleed through and feathering. If you don't have a say in the quality of the paper you use, this ink is one of the best for you. Noodler's inks are handcrafted, so there may be slight color variations from batch to batch.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Noodler's
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Black
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 14.3mm (0.56in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- No
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Volume
- 4.5oz
- Iron Gall
Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.
- No
- Lubricated
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.
- No
- Pigmented
Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.
- No
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- Yes
Customer Reviews
This is a BIG bottle of ink ! This is going to last me a long time . The included Charlie pen was fun to fill and start using . The entire barrel being filled , this is a LOT of ink . It writes nice and the ink is blacker than black .
Great value! Great depth of color! This is my favorite ink to use with my dip pens and ink painting. Perfect for that. It has worked great in fountain pens up until around day 7ish, after which it clogs my pens! Including the Charlie pen it came with. :/ I tested it on multiple platinum preppy's, platinum Prefounte, kaweco sport, sailor compass, and a few other relatively trusty pens. I'm wondering if I just got a batch with larger particles in it, as I LOVE my Noodlers Baystate blue and have had no issues with that.
With the included pen, you can use this on regular legal pad paper. Minimal feathering. A great everyday black that will stay where you put it.
I have a Pen State Industries Majestic and the small silicone insert makes a perfect seal. Not a vac pen, but it works flawless. I tip it upside down, turn the converter, and wow! Also, great deal on silicone lubricant. Oh, and Noodlers Ink Heart of Darkness is always my favorite ink :)
Immediately by favorite black ink. True to its name. The included Charlie pen was very well built and worked right away. I stopped using all my other black inks because this one is really awesome with lower quality paper (printer paper, mead notepads for work, etc)
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.
What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink?
Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.
Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.
Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.
Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens?
Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.
You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.
My ink smells funny, is it safe to use?
Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.
It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use?
Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!
What is your return policy for bottled ink?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.