Pelikan ink is very popular among fountain pen aficionados.Whether it is Pelikan 4001 ink in a bottle or pelikan ink cartridges,pen lovers know that they are getting a quality product from a famous fountain pen manufacturer.


Please note that Pelikan india ink, Pelikan Fount India, can be used in fountain pens unlike most india inks.Pelikan india ink is a deep black; in addition Pelikan also make a drawing ink called Pelikan Drawing Ink A which should only be used with a dip pen, not a fountain pen.

Pelikan india ink is very water resistant and is great for addressing envelopes and as pointed out above is one of the few india inks that you can use in a fountain pen.

Pelikan 4001 Ink

Pelikan 4001 ink is named as such because it was the first ink that Pelikan recorded in their fourth book of ink formulae.Pelikan 4001 is a good free flowing ink which is water soluble.

This Pelikan ink is available in both bottles and cartridges and in about 10 colors.The Pelikan ink cartridges can be obtained in international ink cartridge size in both short and long.Pelikan fountain pen ink is kind on fountain pens and does not clog or stain pens easily.Pelikan ink will generally give you a good line definition and come in blue black, royal blue, brilliant black, brillian red, brilliant green, brilliant brown, turquoise and violet.

Pelikan drawing ink A is ideal for painting and drawing and comes in a wide range of colors and is ideal for drawing pens or for brushes.

Because Pelikan have been making inks since 1863 they understand the needs of fountain pen lovers everywhere and the need for Pelikan ink cartridges ensures that there is a good range of these available too in packs of 6 which cost less than $2.These cartridges will fit most other fountain pens(although not all) so check before buying and you have a choice from blue black,brilliant black,brilliant green,brilliant red,pink,royal blue,turquoise and violet.

If you wish to care for your fountain pen,particularly if it is a Pelikan fountain pen,then pelikan inks are the logical choice and whether you go for the Pelikan ink cartridges or your ink in a bottle you can rest assured that you are getting a quality product which will look after your pen in a suitable fashion and ensure a long and productive life of use.