The best part or the worst , is that ink isn't that expensive. This realization kicked off an acquisition spree that ended in me owning 21 bottles. It was only months later that I started wondering whether fountain pen ink has any shelf life at all, or whether I'd be in for a royal chemical disposal run shortly.
And now I write you to share great news: you can safely continue building your ink cellar. Luckily, it turns out that fountain pen ink has a very decent shelf life if you store it properly and take the right precautions.
It's a rather simple substance; however, there are some inks and ingredients you should probably skip, and I'll list those below. If ink goes bad, it will do so within a couple of years, and it will probably state an expiry date on the packaging. The ink would have some ingredient that is prone to deterioration. In most cases, however, ink might only lose some of its vibrancy or saturation.
Beyond that, not a lot will happen probably. Pigment-rich inks might settle - which means the pigments and the water might separate over time. If your ink is otherwise okay, simply shake it and move on. Your ink could change in color over time, especially when exposed to UV sunlight.
Store your inks in a dark, dry place, and they will be fine. Ink might evaporate through the seal, which will wear down over time. Some modern inks might be more prone to going bad, due to new EU regulations that regulate the addition of biocide addition which kills bacteria. Fountain pen inks are made of five main ingredients:.
Older inks pre I believe are more likely to contain more biocides. After , government regulation at least in the EU has regulated the use of biocides more heavily, which means that some inks not all are more prone to expiring or going bad. The only brand that provides an expire date that I know of is Montblanc.
They give an expiry date of five years after the production date. I have seen these brands come up time and again across forum threads and websites. Using bottled ink is the oldest method of filling a fountain pen, any kind of pen for that matter. But after the invention of ink cartridges, people started using ink cartridges instead of bottled ink. However, bottled ink is still a feasible method for filling a fountain pen thanks to a small thing called the converter which allows fountain pens to use bottled ink instead of ink cartridges.
So, if you want to use quality fountain pen ink in your fountain pen then you should get a converter. How long a fountain pen ink cartridge lasts depends totally on your usage. If you use the pen consistently, then the ink may last about a week or so. But if you use it once in a while, then it would last about 6 months to one year at best. It's a small bottle, 1 oz, but it's still about three quarters full so I'd probably expect it to last at least another year.
I couldn't imagine anyone using up a bottle of ink in a month. You'd have to spill a good amount everywhere each and every time you fill your pen to use it up in such a short time Even six months would be a stretch in my opinion.
A regular bottle of Iroshizuku is almost twice the volume of the quink bottle I bought so even if you did daily calligraphy with a broad nib I'd still expect it to last at least a year.
With regular writing, even longer. But why stop with just one ink, when If you buy enough different bottles of ink, they last forever!
Many other bottles with just a few ml missing. I've yet to finish a bottle after almost 3 years I have yet to finish a bottle. It has been about three years. My Noodler's Bad Belted Kingfisher is getting low. Add me to the never finished a full bottle crew.
I've never finished a bottle either. I always buy them much faster than I can use them. Bob L. I think ink molecules breed in the dark. I currently have 16 bottles and have no idea, but from what I'm reading I think I probably need about 8 more. Toothpick Needs milk and a bidet! I can't even finish one of these! Count me in as a member of the Infinite Ink Bottle Society.
Haven't finished one yet, but I have finished a couple of samples. I used to finish a bottle every 2 or 3 years, when I only had a handful. I have only finished one bottle of the Scheaffer Red, but that took me over 2 years and a fair bit of marking essays.
I have been using fountain pens for awhile, I only can recall two bottles of ink be used. I keep 2 dozen inked.
Doc4 Stumpy in cold weather Moderator. You will need to have it repaired when this happens and the part may have to be replaced. This will, of course, cost you.
In order to avoid this, make sure you regularly clean and check your fountain pens. Never leave them with plenty of ink inside the reservoir, and be sure to disinfect them often. Having a clean pen will also let you return the ink if for some reason you want to change the ink inside or switch to a different pen for the time being. This will lessen the chance of letting contaminants enter the bottle of ink, letting you store the bottle ink for longer.
Having your ink dried out is not always a sign that you have to throw it away. In fact, the oen community is a bit torn on this. For me, I propose a compromise. Simply look if the sediment forming can be taken out or if shaking it will solve the problem. Now this can be a bit horrifying. Sometimes, you may notice it a bit too late and have already refilled your pen with the ink.
Throw out the ink inside the pen, and decontaminate it by flushing it with natural acid like vinegar and lemon juice.
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