De Atramentis Jane Austen - 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 is a dark green color, and has a picture of Jane Austen on the bottle label.
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
- Green
- 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.
- 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
I had this ink on my Wish List when the Lamy Sage AL-star was released & bought them together. I have not been disappointed in either. This green ink leans slightly blue, not yellow, and certainly is NOT an "army green" (which is just fine for the army, but I really don't want that color in an ink). It is medium to dark, but not so dark that the color becomes indeterminate. Nor is it so grayed that it becomes "muddy". I have only one other De Atramentis ink, Dante Alighieri (gorgeous red), and both perform beautifully. Zero regrets. And I really like the well-designed, non-tippy bottles. If you'd like a green that has character and is well-mannered, Jane Austen is the ink for you.
I absolutely love it! I'm very happy I ordered it. To me it comes off a little like olive or soft green and have it on my Twsbi Irish green fountain pen, which I also ordered.
The color is like no other green and the ink itself is consistent and gorgeous to write with.
A color that encapsulates the English countryside and the writing style of Jane Austen. It's a rich vintage shade that is suitable for the academic, and sensible for the work environment. It works well even on my cheapest paper (as pictured). I recommend if you want to feel like...-you're reading right beside Mary Bennet-you're reflecting on the past with Anne Elliot-you're critiquing theatricals with **** Price-you're writing a letter to Mr. Darcy-you're match-making with Emma.
I bought this ink partially for the name and partially for the color, and I am very happy with it! The green is a very nice medium shade, with a lot of interesting shading . It's dark enough to be easily readable and classy, but it is very clearly green, which is what I was looking for. In my TWSBI Eco F, it flows well and has a nice line. It performs well on copy paper, although it loses the shading. When I dripped some water droplets on a sheet of Rhodia, you could still see a faint outline of the words, so it is not truly water-resistant but you could probably still re-construct your writing. I'm a lefty over-writer and haven't noticed any problems with smearing or dry time on Rhodia. I'm very pleased with this ink, as well as with Goulet's excellent packing and service.
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.