on saleRobert Oster Great Southern Ocean - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code RO-50515

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on saleRobert Oster Great Southern Ocean - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code RO-50515

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$18.00
Size:
50ml Bottle

50ml plastic bottle of Robert Oster Signature fountain pen ink in the color Great Southern Ocean.

Robert Oster Signature Inks are handmade in Australia. The recyclable PET bottles are manufactured in Australia's first carbon neutral plastics plant.

Note: Robert Oster is in the process of changing the labels on their bottle and the label on the bottle you receive may vary from what is pictured here.

A message from Robert Oster:

My great interest in fountain pen inks – and by extension inks that combine many creative applications – began with the birth of my love of fountain pens in 1989.

As Robert Oster Signature Inks are quite recent to the market, think of the interim between 1989 and today, as the fertile ground into which my present love of all things ink was seeded and grown.

The contents and packaging of my Inks are all nature friendly and the colours a genuine inventory of the Australian palette.

Robert Oster Signature originates from one of the most famous wine producing regions of the world, the Coonawarra district of South Australia, an idyllic setting with great influence on the senses. There is my inspiration. It’s a joy to share it with you.

Condition
New
Brand
Robert Oster
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
Bottle Material
Plastic
Bottle Opening Diameter
17.4mm (0.69in)
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
50ml
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

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Chase T.
Beautiful Blue

This is my second Robert Oster ink purchase, the first was Thunderstorm which is an amazing blue-black, and this is an equally impressive blue. Writes very smooth in my mini vac700r EF.

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Sammie S.
R. O. Great Southern Ocean

This was my first Robert Oster ink purchase and I'm smitten. The color is similar to Noodler's 54th, perhaps a little more blue, while 54th is slightly greener (at least in the formulation I have). I test my ink in a Pilot Metropolitan with a 1.0 mm stub nib or a Lamy Vista with a 1.5 mm nib. The ink is well-behaved and dries quickly.Based on my experience with this ink, I ordered more samples of Robert Oster ink. Then I ordered full bottles. All excellent.

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Robert H.
One of my favorites

A very deep and dark blue. It definitely reminded me of gazing into that great southern ocean from the ship when I was enlisted. If you're looking for a perfect match to the blue TWSBI swipe, this is it.

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Steven P.
Beautiful Ink

I purchased this ink on advice from Goulet Pen Co (excellent advice, part of the amazing customer experience!) and it is beautiful! The colour is a deep blue/black with a hint of green (I think) and it suits it's name. It writes quite wet and can bleed a little in some papers but it's lovely and smooth and gives a clean and consistent line. This ink has very good environmental credentials too. I grew up surrounded by the great southern ocean, so in a way it reminds me of home too. Wonderful to use.

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Isaac
A deep, dark blue

I received this ink in a random sample pack. Blues are really not my thing, but I think this is a rare exception. It shades nicely in a fine nib. It has a tiny bit of red sheen when used in a stub nib. So it has some really enjoyable range of use. Above and beyond the quantifiable, the color has some mystery to it. It is one of those inks that draw my eye and make my mind wander, and I don't know why. Try it out. I find it looks its best on tomoe river paper and written with a stub nib.

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.