on salePilot Namiki Blue - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PN69201

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on salePilot Namiki Blue - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PN69201

In Stock

out of stock

$12.72

60ml bottle of Pilot Namiki Blue fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
20.2mm (0.80in)
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.

Yes

Customer Reviews

Based on 65 reviews
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James R.
Great Selection; Fabulous Customer Service

I bought several items in this order from Goulet Pens, and all of them are top quality items. Not only that, but because of an error on my part in ordering, I contacted Goulet Pens and spoke with Brian Goulet. The responsiveness and customer support could not have been better. I look forward to Goulet Pens being a regular 'go to' for my writing needs. Thank you!

R
Ralph P.
Namiki Blue Ink

Goulet is a great place to try out new ink. This Namiki blue is a beautiful shade of blue, and it writes perfectly. The experience of shopping at Goulet is always exceptional. It feels like a group of friends, who share my passion for all things fountain pen.

L
Linda R.
A Perfect Blue

A beautiful wet blue ink. that dries & shades well.

B
Barrett B.
Namiki vs Pilot Blue: Same-Same but Different?

My fountain-pen "menagerie" is rather small. Four, in fact: a pair of pilot Custom 823s (F & M), a Pilot Vanishing Point (F), and a Pilot Kakuno. The first three have dedicated inks for them: The F-nib 823 (Smoke, FWIW), gets Pilot Black; the M-nib 823 (Amber) gets Pilot Blue; the VP (murdered-out black) gets Pilot Blue-Black. That leaves the Kakuno, which has gotten nothing but sample-size vials of whatever various pen emporiums, Goulet included, would lay on me at a given time. But since I'm actually *using* the Kakuno more than I'd expected (seriously, this is a great little pen, and proving Pilot can do almost anything at any price-point), I wanted a decent bottle of ink just for it. It would've been funny to buy a bottle of Iroshizuku for the cheapest-by-far Pilot I own, so I nixed that one, but then I discovered that the Namiki inks were still available, and at a surprisingly-reasonable price, so I grabbed one (among a few other things, because you can't get away buying just *one* thing here, right?). The Upshot: Wonderful ink" flow, shading, dry-time all seem good to me. Haven't tested for water-resistance, but if everything else from Pilot I've used is an indication, I'd expect it to be at least acceptable. One thing, however: I've been told that Namiki Blue is virtually identical to Pilot Blue. My experience says Namiki Blue is a bit lighter in hue than Pilot's example (Note: the Pilot inks mentioned here are distinct from Pilot's Iroshizuku line of inks), and has more-distinct shading properties. And that's just fine with me: I'd actually be disappointed if the inks were dead-on identical. Recommended.

D
Daniel J.
Love This Blue

Excellent. Used this ink years ago then unable to get it locally

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.