Noodler's Pecan - 3oz Bottled Ink
3oz (90ml) glass bottle of Noodler's Pecan brown fountain pen ink. This ink is fairly water-resistant.
Noodler's inks are handcrafted, so there may be slight color variations from batch to batch.
Previously known as Kiowa Pecan, renamed and relabeled as of June 2022.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Noodler's
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Brown
- 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.
- Yes
Customer Reviews
I bought this for drawing and had hoped to add watercolor wash but in my test, after 6 HOURS of drying time, the ink washed out with a single brush stroke of water. Can't use it as intended.
It has nice shading. My first brown ink.
This ink is a rich, bright color. It is on the wet side, so for me this suggests using this ink with more absorbent paper and smaller nibs. It could also be a good candidate for brushwork.
The qualities of the ink are nice - it writes well, has the sliiightest shading, haven't personally checked how waterproof, is plenty wet in my 1.1 stub - but boy is the color not at all what I expected. I don't know if I got a weird batch, or a mislabeled bottle. My "pecan" is more like pumpkin. It is very, very orange. A gorgeous color, but not what I go to for a whole page of script. It is more of a title/theme color to me, and therefore, I will never use up the whole bottle, and would not have purchased it. I was looking for a sepia-like brown, maybe with a bit of orange tint to it. Instead I got...pumpkin orange. Seems not to match the pictures in reviews here, so I'm stumped.
I expected to love this ink (I love brown ink!), but don't. Sometimes it comes out from my pen bright orange; sometimes it is the brown I expect. Sometimes in a single paragraph (if I pause while writing lines), it fluctuates between orange and brown. A helpful Goulet staff member suggested shaking up the ink before I load the pen, which helped, but now it's back to it's orange-brown thing within my pen barrel. I think the ink must settle, even once it is inside my pen. I don't mind orange (actually, I like orange!); but I don't like the variability in color. I will be looking for a different brown.
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.