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product_id: 7362297
title: "Brilliant Black Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, 30ml (4001)"
brand: "pelikan"
price: "₨6328"
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reviews_count: 10
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# Bold, deep brilliant black color 125+ years heritage ink formula Premium German craftsmanship Brilliant Black Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, 30ml (4001)

**Brand:** pelikan
**Price:** ₨6328
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your writing game with the ink that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Brilliant Black Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, 30ml (4001) by pelikan
- **How much does it cost?** ₨6328 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- pelikan enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pelikan brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Filling:** Innovative bottle design lets you tip on its side to extract every drop—no ink wasted, no mess.
- • **Unmatched Boldness:** Delivers a rich, matte-black line with flawless flow—perfect for professional documents and creative expression.
- • **Timeless Ink Formula:** Crafted from a 125-year-old recipe that safeguards your fountain pen and nib for lasting performance.
- • **Trusted German Quality:** Manufactured in Germany with precision and care, guaranteeing premium ink that stands the test of time.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for Pelikan and most plunger/converter fountain pens, ensuring seamless ink filling every time.

## Overview

Pelikan Brilliant Black Bottled Ink is a 30ml premium fountain pen ink developed from a 125-year-old formula that protects your pen and nib while delivering a bold, matte-black line with smooth, even flow. Compatible with Pelikan and many other fountain pens using plunger or converter filling systems, its smart bottle design ensures no ink is wasted. Made in Germany, this ink is a top choice for professionals and vintage pen enthusiasts seeking reliable, high-quality performance.

## Description

Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens contains an ink formula that was developed over 125 years ago. This bold color ink protects both fountain pen and nib and produces clear line definition with an even flow. Made in Germany, this bottled ink is for use with traditional Pelikan fountain pens and many other brands with plunger mechanism and converter. Easily tip the bottle on its side to fill fountain pen with every drop of ink. Brilliant Black, 30ml.

Review: The best ink for vintage pens. (sorry Quink) - The decision of Sheaffer to discontinue the Skrip line left me scrambling to find replacements. I use all kinds of black inks in my pens, from Kaweco, Pilot, Sailor (I quite love Gentle Black), Platinum (carbon black is another favorite), Monteverde . et al.. But Sheaffer had a very special place on my shelf. It was THE black ink that i used in any pen, regardless of vintage or how long i was planning on leaving it in there. I knew it would flow easily, wash out easily and give me a dark black line. I've used it since i was a boy in old Sheaffer pens, from the mid90s flat top range (which were the first such pens i used), to Parkers, Vintage pens of all kinds. I've just never had trouble with this ink. I never was easily able to find a replacement. Parker Quink Black is a very easy ink to clean but is not terribly dark, even as it is very wet. Herbin Perle is gorgeous but i find it tends to dry out very quickly and it is so saturated, i try to use it very quickly in vintage pens. Pelikan, i initially bought to use in pens that have noticeable nib creep, but it is such a phenomenal ink, I've just switched bit by bit, to using it in everything. It isn't as dry an ink as i assumed it would be; nevertheless, in pens with very light flow, i find this ink actually shades up a bit. It's super dark, matte-black normally. It writes smoothly in every pen i've tried. Funnily, Pelikan Blue-Black has taken Skrip Blue-Black's place on my shelf as well. It's every bit as good (if not better). I should mention waterfastness, or "bulletproofness" is not something i typically look for in an ink. I don't care in the slightest for such properties - I actively seek inks that don't have these properties - i just use these inks as daily writers, and so weigh my opinions accordingly. For anyone with a vintage pen collection trying to avoid more alkaline Japanese inks and looking for a nice dark black which won't dry out in a sac or aerometric convertor, this is really the first (and maybe only) ink you should need.
Review: Absolutely beautiful color! - This ink is beautiful and brilliant!! I ordered the Brilliant Brown #329185. On the website the picture shows a brown that is a little light and toward the orange tone. It looks wonderful. When it came it was exactly that color! Unusual and briliant!!!! Pelikan also has a Brilliant Brown that is #311902. It looks more like the usual brown color. I will order that also and then take a look at their other colors. I am very impressed. (I live in Denver. I am not paid to do this. I usually do not write reviews but thought everyone should know about this!) (My picture is not great, not sure it shows the color well.)

## Features

- Ink formula developed over 125 years ago protects both fountain pen and nib
- Bold color ink produces clear line definition with an even flow
- For traditional Pelikan fountain pens and many other brands with plunger mechanism and converter
- Tip the bottle on its side to fill fountain pen with every drop of ink
- Made in Germany

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000FKNOQW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,921 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #3 in Bottled Pen Ink |
| Brand | Pelikan |
| Color | Brilliant Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (24,054) |
| Date First Available | August 26, 2008 |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 301051 |
| Manufacturer | Pelikan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 301051 |
| Material Type | Ink |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Bold |
| Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches |
| Size | 1 fl oz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pelikan
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00014173314925, 04012700301055
- **Item Volume:** 29.57 Milliliters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Paint Type:** Dye-based

## Images

![Brilliant Black Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, 30ml (4001) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LCf9NaXaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best ink for vintage pens. (sorry Quink)
*by C***G on December 18, 2023*

The decision of Sheaffer to discontinue the Skrip line left me scrambling to find replacements. I use all kinds of black inks in my pens, from Kaweco, Pilot, Sailor (I quite love Gentle Black), Platinum (carbon black is another favorite), Monteverde . et al.. But Sheaffer had a very special place on my shelf. It was THE black ink that i used in any pen, regardless of vintage or how long i was planning on leaving it in there. I knew it would flow easily, wash out easily and give me a dark black line. I've used it since i was a boy in old Sheaffer pens, from the mid90s flat top range (which were the first such pens i used), to Parkers, Vintage pens of all kinds. I've just never had trouble with this ink. I never was easily able to find a replacement. Parker Quink Black is a very easy ink to clean but is not terribly dark, even as it is very wet. Herbin Perle is gorgeous but i find it tends to dry out very quickly and it is so saturated, i try to use it very quickly in vintage pens. Pelikan, i initially bought to use in pens that have noticeable nib creep, but it is such a phenomenal ink, I've just switched bit by bit, to using it in everything. It isn't as dry an ink as i assumed it would be; nevertheless, in pens with very light flow, i find this ink actually shades up a bit. It's super dark, matte-black normally. It writes smoothly in every pen i've tried. Funnily, Pelikan Blue-Black has taken Skrip Blue-Black's place on my shelf as well. It's every bit as good (if not better). I should mention waterfastness, or "bulletproofness" is not something i typically look for in an ink. I don't care in the slightest for such properties - I actively seek inks that don't have these properties - i just use these inks as daily writers, and so weigh my opinions accordingly. For anyone with a vintage pen collection trying to avoid more alkaline Japanese inks and looking for a nice dark black which won't dry out in a sac or aerometric convertor, this is really the first (and maybe only) ink you should need.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely beautiful color!
*by B***E on October 9, 2025*

This ink is beautiful and brilliant!! I ordered the Brilliant Brown #329185. On the website the picture shows a brown that is a little light and toward the orange tone. It looks wonderful. When it came it was exactly that color! Unusual and briliant!!!! Pelikan also has a Brilliant Brown that is #311902. It looks more like the usual brown color. I will order that also and then take a look at their other colors. I am very impressed. (I live in Denver. I am not paid to do this. I usually do not write reviews but thought everyone should know about this!) (My picture is not great, not sure it shows the color well.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing color
*by S***E on February 4, 2026*

I am kinda new to Fountain Pens. I have been around them through out my life due in most part to my Father being a Calligraphier and pen collector. He would always tell me that the ink you use tells a tale as well. The first pen I was given by him was a Pelikan along with Pelikan Ink. I have not used many different brands but I figure this was a good place to start given the brand and it's leniage. I really do like the color absorbs well without bleed through. I know there is another rabbit hole next to the fountain pen and Ink hole for Paper. So much to learn. I will say this, when you are writing and the Ink flows smoothly you find it hard to stop writing. This is that Ink IMHO. Enjoy!🥸

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