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3oz (90ml) bottle of Noodler’s Cardinal Kestrel fountain pen ink. Cardinal Kestrel is a deep red ink with a fluorescent highlight under black light at the edge of the line. This ink color was first introduced at the 2018 St. Louis pen show and is now a regularly produced color. 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
Red
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.

No

Customer Reviews

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T.L.
Lovely red

This color is exactly the bird. Love it!

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Tim G.
Hi, Yes I do enjoy writing with Noodler's Cardinal kestrel ink. The flow is very good out of my p...

Bottle of Noodler's ink... you can't go wrong!

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Matthew J.
Great bright red

So this is a great ink. It has a vibrant red color. It flows well in my Lamy and Conklin pens. It shades a bit even when I tried it in my Noodlers pen with flex nib. I will buy this again for keeping notes in my farm journal.

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Orin W.
This ink is great!

I'm no expert on pens or inks, but as part of working through my mental health issues I have taken up writing. I write with this ink every day in my journal and it has written beautifuly. It flows nicely and dries quickly on the right paper. I would definitely recommend this ink for general purpose or new writers.

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Anonymous
The 'Cardinal' Sublime

I would never have thought to be as brilliant as Nathan Tardif of Noodlers' Ink fame in creating such a sublime colour Ink and then name it after a bird, 'Cardinal Kestrel!!' My virginal use was a religious epiphany. Utterly sublime. Thanx Brian G for its safe and quick delivery 'Down Under.' But please correct Nathan's name on the YouTube video! Signed TR.

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.