LAMY obsidian - 30ml Bottled Ink
This 30ml bottle of LAMY obsidian black fountain pen ink comes in a premium glass bottle.
LAMY has complemented its portfolio with crystal ink – a series of extremely attractive color inks. Ten brilliant tints expand the fascinating art of writing with the fountain pen into a whole new dimension. The carefully composed ink colors highlight the individual character of every piece of writing. At the same time, they invite one to be creative with the medium of color and set design accents in a completely new form. Of course, all of LAMY’s crystal inks are made in Germany. They are nuanced advancements of the standard colors yet also independent and unique, each with a subtly appealing range. LAMY crystal inks deliver exceptional color intensity and product quality.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- LAMY
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Black
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 31.3mm (1.23in)
- 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
- 30ml
- 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
Thanks to Drew's video on comparing black inks, this one really stood out to me. I'm using in my Sailor Tuzu - and I rather enjoy the slight blue hue of this ink.
I inked up a Pilot kakuno medium nib with this ink and have enjoyed it immensely so far! I've always looked for a black ink that laid down uniformly and as dark as gel roller balls did and this ink checks that box for me. I have never tried Platinum's carbon black which I have heard is quite a deep black, but the Lamy obsidian has exceeded my expectations!
I'm new to the fountain pens. but I can say that this ink flows better, and appears darker than the cartridge.
I'm a novice fountain pen user, but I love this ink! It doesn't have a super long dry time, it writes beautifully, and it doesn't have a ton of bleed through.
The only thing that would make this a more perfect ink, is if it were waterproof. It has some sheen and great flow. It is a lovely ink.
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.