Sheaffer Black Ink Bottle

The Sheaffer Black Ink Bottle offers a dependable, classic black that suits notes, signatures, and everyday journaling. This water-based formula is designed specifically for fountain pens, delivering consistent flow and clean, legible lines across a range of papers.

Color & Performance

Expect a neutral, office-ready black with solid contrast and tidy edges. The ink behaves predictably, with balanced saturation that keeps handwriting crisp without appearing overly glossy or heavy. Dry times are practical for daily use, and the formulation supports clean writing with minimal feathering on quality paper.

Everyday Practicality

Easy to maintain and straightforward to clean, this dye-based ink rinses out of most pens with water. It pairs well with converters and piston-fillers that draw from bottles, making it a reliable choice for work, study, and personal correspondence.

About Sheaffer

Founded in 1913, Sheaffer has long been trusted by writers and professionals for well-behaved inks and writing tools. This black ink continues that tradition with a familiar tone and reliable performance that integrates seamlessly into daily routines.

Technical Specifications

• Color: Black
• Ink type: Water-based dye fountain pen ink
• Format: Bottled ink
• Compatibility: Fountain pens that fill from bottles (converter, piston, eyedropper)
• Water resistance: Non-waterproof
• Brand: Sheaffer