Platinum Carbon Black - 60ml Bottled Ink
This waterproof, pigment-based carbon ink is highly regarded by artists, and is a standard for ink-washing and mixed media work where you need to draw a line that will later be washed overtop.
Caution: Pigmented inks are intended for use in fountain pens, though they require more diligent maintenance and should not be left to dry out in a pen. It is best to clean it from your pen at least once a week to prevent clogging. Certain pens may handle pigmented inks better than others.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Platinum
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Black
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 23.8mm (0.94in)
- 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
- 60ml
- 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.
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- Yes
Customer Reviews
I spent a lot of time looking for a good black ink for my first fountain pen. It took me time to realize it indeed is waterproof- I just had to wait for it to completely dry before highlighting or using any other ink over it. It is pretty dry after 5 minutes but I would wait at a minimum of 10+ minutes to be safe! Besides that, the ink flows beautifully through my TWSBI Eco and is the perfect amount of black! I write on Tomoe River Paper and it’s a match made in heaven.
I love the Platinum Carbon Black Ink. The color is dark and it doesn't make a ghost print on the opposite page of the spread when I close my sketchbook. I do leave my sketchbook open for a bit to make sure it's dry, but that's probably a habit from other inks that were printing on the opposite page- that has never happened to me with the platinum carbon black. I use this ink in my Platinum Plaisir, Platinum Meteor and Sailor Fude.
Requires fairly frequent pen cleaning but was found to be very water resistant! Great for addressing envelops
I used this ink in my TWSBI Eco EF nib pen, for drawing. I loved it until one day it started randomly leaving blobs of ink on the page. This messed up a few of my drawings so I had to look elsewhere for a good waterproof black drawing ink.
I was looking for a pigmented ink to use in my TWSBI Eco and this one works well. I clean it once a week and have no issues.As for water resistance, my pocket notebook was accidentally machine washed 3 times last year and the writing remained crystal clear. I also painted a thin line on a smooth rock outside. One year of rain and sun - the mark is still crisp. Nice!
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.