De Atramentis Document Ink White - 45ml Bottled Ink
De Atramentis fountain pen inks are exclusively handmade in Germany by Dr. Franz-Josef Jansen, and come in a 45ml glass bottle. This pigmented white ink is part of the Document series and is permanent and waterproof.
All of the inks in the Document series can be mixed together to create a unique waterproof color. Great for sketching with fountain pens!
Note: De Atramentis is in the process of changing their bottled ink lids. What is pictured might differ from what you receive. We cannot honor special requests.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- De Atramentis
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- White
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 18.5mm (0.73in)
- 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
- 45ml
- 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.
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- Yes
Customer Reviews
This white ink is stark and beautiful on my very matte black paper. Works great with my TWSBI Eco, medium nib to journal. Although, I'm not going to lie- it's a bit difficult to work with. I'm a bit new to fountain pens, so this could be due to my inexperience admittedly. When I stop writing for a minute or so, the ink seems to dry at the feed and I have been reduced to doing the nib in a bit of water to get it flowing again. Full disclosure: this may not be the most appropriate technique. When it finally gets going though, it's a wonderful ink. I would only use it for leisure though- not business- as it isn't dependable enough.
I love this ink. It's beautiful. It's like writing with liquid chalk. It dries quickly and is semi-translucent at first. Add more layers for a more opaque effect.My only complaint is it dries in my pen and clogs it. I first tried it in a refillable rollerball pen. It worked great at first, but one day later, it was clogged. It works fairly well in my medium nib fountain pens. If I don't use the pen for more than a day, I have to swish it in some water and wipe the nib a few times before it will flow again.
Just used this a couple of times and love it on toned paper. Used it to sketch a snowy owl and loved the way the ink flowed and covered. I need to go over to make it lighter and like that for shading. I am very happy with the ink.
I'm not terribly happy with this ink. It's not as opaque as I would expect white ink to be. I filled my TWSBI pen that I bought at the same time and the lines I'm able to make at this point seem fairly transparent. I know it's ink but being white I thought it would write over watercolors and on black paper more opaquely. Maybe I just need to break in the pen I tried shaking up the bottle but then just air in the pen!
The idea of white ink is fantastic!! This ink is 'gel pen' like, but it does require shaking the pen. The first 10-15 strokes are not visible. It is still lovely ink, but the shaking and the initial lack of ink is why I give it 4 stars.
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.