on salePrivate Reserve Ebony Purple - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PR17010

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on salePrivate Reserve Ebony Purple - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PR17010

In Stock

out of stock

$18.00

60ml glass bottle of Private Reserve Ebony Purple fountain pen ink.

Recently under new ownership, Private Reserve inks now have a modernized logo and new gift box. The new 60ml (2.03oz) glass bottle has a ridged black cap.

All Private Reserve inks are vibrant and rich and suitable for all fountain pens.

Condition
New
Brand
Private Reserve
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Purple
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
46.3mm (1.82in)
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.

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

Based on 19 reviews
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Robert H.
Great Ink

Love Ebony Purple. Performs well across several pen and nib types. It's black without being totally black; just a hint of purple.

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Shayne D.
Ebony purple, not a good choice for fine tip pens

Although I knew that the ink was dark, the outcome was basically a sharpie black. It was so faintly purple that it just looked like a crappy gel pen. The ink had good flow and is probably meant for more wet pens rather than office use imo.

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Todd
This is my go to black ink

I prefer this ink as my "black" ink choice. I use it as my default ink in my Lamy 2000 (fine nib). It appears black with just a hint of purple. I find black inks boring but this ink lets me write in black but with a subtle tint of purple. It just feels special to me.

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Michael
Would have loved it, if it were at all purple

Used mostly on cheap and middle of the road paper, not expensive. I found that for me, it was entirely black, not even the faintest bit of purple showed through. Worst bleed through of any inks I've tried so far, but when writing with inks, I don't use both sides of the paper anyway. It did not bleed onto the next page, which is very good. Noticeable feathering, but not bad for the paper I use. Fastest dry time, it's hard to believe how fast this dries, just one to five seconds. Water causes this ink to run a lot, very easily. Yet it still leaves enough ink on the page, so you can read what was written. Oddly, it turns blue in water. It is a good amount for a good price. Overall, it is a good ink and I did enjoy it, but since it is only black, I have far superior blacks than this that are also cheaper, so will only use those from now on.

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Ned L.
Adore the ink - the jar, not so much.

Private Reserve fills this wide-mouth jar to the brim. Carefully open it on a flat surface! I use it in a Pilot Custom 823 and this color is wonderful for correspondence; writing pops off the page. My only problem, discovered as I neared the bottom of my previous jar, is that the jar's girth coupled with its shallow depth eventually renders it extremely awkward for or incapable of use in vacuum-filling. I overcame the problem with the purchase of a TWSBI 50 ml inkwell, which has a 'cone' system for concentrating the dregs in a vertical, narrow chamber. Perfect solution. Ink = 5 stars, packaging = 3.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

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.