Noodler's General of the Armies - 3oz Bottled Ink
3oz (90ml) glass bottle of Noodler's General of the Armies fountain pen ink. Goes down green, dries steel blue. General Sheridan, the Supreme Commander of the armies of the west, gave the final approval to change the uniform colors after the Civil War and was then used by the armies of the west. The ink is partially bulletproof and fully eternal (Noodler's terms for permanent). Noodler's inks are handcrafted, so there may be slight color variations from batch to batch.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Noodler's
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Green
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 23.6mm (0.93in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- Yes
- 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
Very nice shade of green, water resistance makes this a good ink for work or important writing.
I was looking for a sage colored ink that wasn't too light since I want to use it for everyday writing - as a neutral. I bought this ink based solely on the color I saw on the website and it couldn't have been more perfect. I love it!
Beautiful color with minimal smearing. Works great for left handed writers.
Noodler's General of the Armies was my first bottled ink--I was piqued by the unique properties (UV reactive and water-resistant) which helped me transition from a disposable signature pen to be able to use a pen of my choice to sign and write documents. If I'm ever doubtful if an item is a copy or a document wasn't signed by me, I simply use a UV flashlight to make the green ink glow brightly. The green color isn't as dark as the swab on the website when I use a Twisbi Eco fine but I've noticed with wetter and more broad nibs the ink is a darker green. Regardless, it's a pleasant and easily noticed color on white paper under plain light. The ink properties are very pen-friendly (with the ones I've used--mainly Jin-Hao, Twisbi, and Lamy) and I have not noticed any feed or flow issues. I do give a pen a very thorough flush after using this ink so the UV characteristics don't remain when using a non-reactive ink--and water rinses it just fine. The ink bottle should be tilted a few times to re-distribute the UV reactive pigment in the solution before re-filling (you will notice this pigment sticking to the bottom of the glass bottle. After three years using it, it's still my favorite bottled ink and despite it's exotic properties has become a daily writer.
Not sure yet about this green in terms of color as opposed to quality and saturation against paper. Writes very well and no bleeding through my test papers, minimal ghosting but the color is a bit too pale for me. Just need the right pen/nib combo to try
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.