Noodler's Nightshade - 3oz Bottled Ink
3oz (90ml) glass bottle of Noodler's Nightshade dark purple fountain pen ink. 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
- Purple
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 23.6mm (0.93in)
- 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
- 3oz
- 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.
- No
Customer Reviews
I'm obsessed with this ink. It's my constant go-to and has been for nearly a year; I keep the TWSBI Eco it lives in always-inked. The bottle I received is more brown than purple, but it doesn't have any unpleasant yellow tones that a lot of browns have, and it's highly saturated. It shades beautifully, too, despite the swatch in the Goulet image not showing much shading. One of the things I love about it that other highly saturated inks often have issues with is that it does NOT instantly dry in the nib, which means you have a good few seconds to at least think about what you're writing next before you nib is all dry and you have to get it going again. I have a couple of inks where you almost have to doodle to keep them flowing if you hesitate at all. That being said, it doesn't blot or drip or even feather to speak of, and once it's on paper it dries quickly, and I don't have the problems with smearing I've had with other inks. (It is not waterproof at all, however. If you anticipate dropping your journal in a lake or leaving it out in the rain, this probably isn't the ink for you.) I'm flipping through the journal I've been writing in and I don't think I see one smear for a dozen pages. No bleed-through either. It's just an all-around extremely usable ink with yummy shading and a pleasant color, and it's smooth to write with and doesn't clog my nib. I'm a huge fan; I anticipate going through many bottles of this in the future.
The color is "interesting" in a way you can never tell if it'll come out a shade of purple or just a poo color. Looking back at the notes taken about a year ago and the color is even more poo-like. Tried to clean it out from a pen after a month or so and it refuses to get washed out.
This is my favorite ink! Granted, I'm pretty new to fountain pens but I quickly gathered samples from tons of companies in tons of colors and this one was so beautiful that I bought a whole bottle! It shades from brown to purple and is definitely an ink you could use professionally. I'm also impressed with how much ink you get from Noodler's for the price!
Noodler's Nightshade is virtually identical to Noodler's Red/Black. Had I known this, I would never have purchased Nightshade as I have 2/3 bottle of Red/Black. But it performs fine.
I received this in the random sample package and didn't think too much of it, setting it aside for some time. I decided to try it recently on a whim, so loaded it into my Sailor 1911 Hard M-F and wow! Total come from nowhere surprise!Purple? Brown? Sepia? Dark burgundy? Yes! It's all that at the same time. Performs well on proper fountain pen paper as well as the cheap copy paper stuff. No feathering or bleed-through and no significant ghosting, meaning the reverse page is still highly legible. Dries very quickly (>10 sec in my unofficial testing). Plus, no nib creep. While it isn't eternal, bulletproof, laser proof, etc., it is a great all-around ink perfect and professional for work and has an old-time look when I write letters.Had no idea I'd love this ink so much! I will be buying a bottle with my next purchase for sure!! What fortuitous dumb luck find in the random ink package set.
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.