Are Pelikan inks good?

Pelikan 4001 Violet ink is a high quality, historic, German ink from a company that has over 100 years of tradition and know-how. Pelikan 4001 Violet ink is a very bright, vivid purple that dries quickly and comes at a very economical price. It is smooth flowing and is also gentle on most fountain pens.

Is Pelikan Blue black iron gall?

Pelikan 4001 Blue Black is a well-recognized ink across the internet. It is known for its iron-gall-like qualities. Interestingly, the United States does not carry this ink due to how it is formulated—I purchased my sample overseas from fountainfeder.

Is Pelikan ink dry?

Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black is the perfect dry workhorse ink. It has very little bleedthrough and a speedy dry time that allows for quick note taking. It is a low maintenance ink and plays nicely with a wide variety of pens.

Is Pelikan ink permanent?

The ink contains a special ingredient that ensures extra smooth writing. Pelikan has been producing the famous 4001 ink for over one hundred years now. „Fount India“ is a well-covering and non-fading ink, which makes it a permanent ink particularly suitable for artworks and important documents to last for many years.

Is Pelikan ink waterproof?

While the ink is not waterproof, in my experience, writing will remain legible in spite of splashes and soaks with water.

Are Pelikan ballpoint pens good?

Fit and finish on the ballpoint is as excellent as with the fountain pen. The refill it comes with, Pelikan’s own parker-style ballpoint refill, works really well. The medium tip, black ink refill writes very smooth and consistent. Its relatively dark for a ballpoint, though nothing like fountain pen ink yet.

How do you clean a Pelikan pen?

To clean your fountain pen, drain the ink and flush the pen with warm water. Run water through the feed section until it runs clear. The nib on most Pelikan fountain pens will unscrew from the barrel. This allows easier access to clean the nib and feed section as well as the ink chamber.