on saleLAMY blue black - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code LMY-LT52BLBK

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on saleLAMY blue black - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code LMY-LT52BLBK

In Stock

out of stock

$12.00

This 50ml glass bottle of LAMY blue black fountain pen ink includes an integrated blotting paper roll for wiping excess ink off your pen nib after filling.

Condition
New
Brand
LAMY
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
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
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

Based on 47 reviews
55%
(26)
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(5)
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Lori M.
Lamy Blue Black

Beautiful blue-grey colour. It dries wicked fast and shades nicely.

C
Customer

Great if you can’t decide wether you want blue or black

N
Natalie R.
From a college student

Beautiful color! I don't like very bold/saturated colors so this is absolutely perfect. A professor commented on how pretty the color was while I was taking a quiz lol. It works well on normal notebook paper (I've been writing on a lot using a 5 star notebook and a composition notebook) and doesn't bleed through the paper unless you ink up a spot a lot. Like when making bullet points, I just need to be a LITTLE careful with how much ink I'm putting down. This has only been a problem with my normal notebook and some printer paper. Not with my composition notebook. Absolutely fell in love with this and I'm looking forward to buying another color in the future! Might get the Mango, Topaz, or Peridot next :)

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Aaron W.H.
I just can't seem to get behind this ink

Lamy T52 inks are a really great offering in the market, being inexpensive, easy to use, and very practical. They are low maintenance, and the bottle design is terrific. The Lamy T52 Black is one of the better standard black inks available on the market. That being said, I continue to struggle with the Blue Black ink in particular. I just can't seem to find a place for it. The color is a solid, neutral blue black firmly in the "grey" palette. This makes it a really solid entry in terms of color to the vintage looking blue black inks. However, I find that the color just doesn't have the pop that other blue blacks would in terms of interest. It's almost *too* neutral. Lamy Crystal Benitoite is similarly "muted" but more interesting, IMO. One problem is that this ink is no longer iron gall, which means that it has very little long term permanence. Lamy touts their standard T52 Black and Blue Black inks as being very permanent provided that they are kept away from light and moisture, and I don't doubt this, but the Lamy Black is also a pretty decent ink in the face of light and water, given that it is a low maintenance, water-soluble ink. However, the Blue Black doesn't seem to hold up as well. To compound this issue, the ink writes very dry for me, and doesn't lay down much saturation in the line. This creates a pretty vacuous feeling on the page, that isn't necessarily that pleasant to watch dry or write with. It just doesn't look, feel, or stay that well. That puts it firmly in the category of "meh" for me. Fix any one of these issues (that is, if it were wetter, more permanent, or had a more sophisticated color on the page) and I think I could get behind it, but at the moment, it doesn't have anything that I want. It is very well-behaved, though, so if you want something that will work on less fountain pen friendly paper, then this would be a viable option.

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Dian A.
Lamy2000

I love the ink. I also love the Lamy2000 but the line weight changes based on the ink I use. It'sWeird.

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.