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Name: Pelikan Brilliant Black - Ink Sample
Rating: 4.45 (11 reviews)

Product Code IS-P329144

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$2.25

Size:

2ml Sample

A 2ml sample of Pelikan Brilliant Black fountain pen ink, in a labeled plastic vial.

Condition: New
Brand: Pelikan
Type: Ink Samples
Color: Black
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: 2ml
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

5 stars: 6 (55%)
4 stars: 4 (36%)
3 stars: 1 (9%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Good quality ink!

Bought this as my first ink to go with my first pen! A very nice black, doesn't dry too quickly, but not bad really! A nice ink all round!

Ok black ink

Its black, its nice writing with - but nothing extra ordinary

Pelikan Brilliant Black

Not the blackest black I've ever tried, but more saturated than Montblanc Black. Flows nicely and has adequate lubrication. It might be my favorite black.

Great

It works for my needs. It does not feather on cheaper paper like Pilot Varsity ink. It also does not bleed through on notebook paper (but ghosts ever so slightly). I would get this ink again. I do not know if it is waterproof or not.

I like it

They say this is a dry ink, but it works very well in all my pens. Its black enough and very well behaved. After trying a lot of blacks, I ordered a bottle of 4001 and I'm sure it won't sit unused.

excellent

Enjoying this ink on Pelikan m200. On HP white printer paper I use this ink to write math. It is bright and prominent.

A Great Black-Black Ink

This is my go-to ink for everything from writing, drawing, and doodling. For me it is as black as india ink without clogging my pens.

splendid ink!

so you think pelikan is your everyday not-too-fancy ink, and think it'd just be nice... but you couldn't be more wrong. great, great flow (used with MB 149 EF) - very subtle, so writing is very nice and fine. fast to dry, uniformed black, no feathering. really great ink

A very well-behaved black

Pure black with just a bit of shading from by broad nibs. Dries fast, flows smooth. A solid ink for a reasonable price. My new daily black.

Well-behaved silky black

This is a dark, velvety/silky black that has great flow and behaves beautifully on all kinds of paper. It's my go-to black. Do not be misled by the reasonable price and the modest packaging. This is good stuff.

A Black Standard

Each ink is different, but I find Aurora Black, Pelikan Edelstein Onyx, and Pelikan Brilliant Black 4001 to be the best blacks in the business. I enjoy all the wonderful selections and service The Goulet Pen Company provides--where else can you order and test inks to your heart's content?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill my fountain pen from an ink sample vial?

The technique depends on the fountain pen's filling mechanism.

Check out our blog post on How to Fill a Fountain Pen from an Ink Sample Vial, or watch the video here:

How much writing can I really do with 2ml?

We find that usually you can get 2 good fills for a typical converter with our ink samples, or one good fill with a large capacity piston-filling pen.

How much writing you can do depends on you more than anything else. It mostly depends on how big or small you write, and the nib size you’re using. We recommend experimenting with different nib sizes to find what works best for you.