4.5oz bottle of Noodler's Kung Te-Cheng fountain pen ink. This bottle has a built-in eyedropper. Comes with a free converted eyedropper Platinum Preppy fountain pen, interchangeable rollerball tip, and eyedropper brush pen.

This ink is Noodler's attempt to replicate the color, depth, behavior, properties, and general characteristics of the first royal ink of ancient China. This is the STRONGEST of all vintage emperor/royal inks.

How does one find the color of the Emperor's ink - a color know to be the original royal color, a tinge of purple with deep blue hues, the color that later was also called "royal" in France (as well as Rome)? Though clothing for the Emperor stressed royal Mandarin Yellow and the French court stressed blue/white and purple, the original royal ink was indeed this ink color. The precious remnants of the original ink stones were just enough physical and documented information for the color and the characteristics of the inks, so that Noodler's Ink could offer a sample of the Emperor's Ink - as close a replica to that royal ink as ever offered.

The ink is specifically designed for fountain pen use, but is also used by artists, calligraphers and other craftspeople. Ink should be used with included pens (other writing tools may be used but there can be a clogging tendency).

Since this ink is unique and quite apart from all the other inks made, two free pens are enclosed to go with every bottle. Noodler's Ink has tested the ink with these pens extensively and believes that they will serve you well. We recommend that you use this ink only with the enclosed two pens.

A note on the label art and ink name from Noodler's Ink:

The ink used by the Emperor of China during the age whereby Confucius was most recognized for his greatness intrigued the ink maker of Noodler's Ink. The quotes: "The weakest ink is mightier than the strongest memory." and "The four precious necessities - pen, ink, paper, and ink stone" were also fascinating as they are attributed to Confucius.

What ink remnants and/or colors were on the ink stones of the Emperors of China? The preference was for a blue purple - a prime based purple as opposed to the more western violet/magenta and red/blue non-prime mixtures. The information has been limited and all the more so due to the distance of time and the difficulty in getting museums and collectors to cooperate in this quest. As a manner of extending gratitude and thanks for the assistance Noodler's Ink has received, the ink is named in honor of the 77th lineal descendent of Confucius, Mr. Kung Te-cheng.

We ship all of our packages through the United States Postal Service (USPS). WeÍve found their rates to be the best value. Simply add the items you want into your cart, and you'll be given shipping options and prices. Most orders are able to ship the same or next business day.

Shipping within the US:

First-Class Mail is available for very lightweight packages (several ounces) and may not be available if your total order weight exceeds the maximum allowed. Cost is usually $3-5, depending on the total order weight, and usually takes 2-5 business days to arrive.

Priority Mail is used for the majority of our packages and usually takes 1-3 business days to arrive. We charge a flat rate of $5.95-$7.95, depending on your location. You can also add additional services such as insurance and signature confirmation. We also offer FREE Priority shipping for APO addresses.

Express Mail is essentially ïnext-business dayÍ delivery and helpful when youÍre in a hurry. Overall cost usually starts around $30 and increases based on the total order weight and your location.

We include free delivery confirmation in all packages; youÍll receive your tracking number via email as soon as your order ships.

Shipping outside the U.S.:

First-Class Mail is available for lightweight packages (under several pounds) up to $300 in value and may not be available if your total order weight exceeds the maximum allowed. The cost varies _ it usually starts around $7-10 and depends on the total order weight and your country. This is the cheapest option, but can take up to several weeks to arrive and tracking isnÍt available.

Priority Mail is available for any weight of package, up to $300 in value. This has some limited tracking and usually takes about 1-3 weeks to arrive. Cost usually starts around $30 and is based on the total order weight and your country.

Express Mail is used for any package over $300 or for anyone wishing to receive their package in under a week. Cost usually starts around $40 and is based on the total order weight and your country. While the most expensive, we recommend this option as it offers full tracking and is the most reliable.

We ship to nearly all countries, with a few exceptions as outlined on our FAQs page.

Please note that the recipient is responsible for paying any applicable duties or taxes on the received products, regardless of the shipping method. We donÍt unlawfully mark packages as gifts, and weÍre not willing to lie about the value on the package. All contents will be stated on the outside of the package as part of the customs form. Please refer to your country's regulations for additional information on customs.


Please email us at orders@gouletpens.com to initiate a return. You must contact us within 30 days of receiving your package to be eligible for any kind of refund or exchange. Original shipping charges wonÍt be reimbursed.

To receive a full refund of the original purchase price, the product must be received to us in new, unused, and re-sellable condition, and must include all original packaging.

If you have used a pen and still want to return it, thatÍs no problem _ weÍll assess the condition upon receipt to determine how much of a credit we can offer to you. Please flush out the pen prior to shipping it back to us (trust us, receiving a pen full of ink can be very messy!), and be sure to pack the pen well to avoid any damage in transit.

WeÍre really sorry, but no refunds/exchanges can be issued for any used bottled ink, ink cartridges, ink samples, sealing wax sticks, or written-in notebooks or stationery. You may want to consider selling or trading your used items on forums like the Fountain Pen Network.

We also canÍt accept returns for any of our Closeout or Bottom Shelf items.

For our U.S. customers:

If youÍre returning something because of our mistake (we sent the wrong thing, or the item was defective or damaged), then weÍll refund you or exchange it and send you a prepaid shipping label for the returned item. If you want to return the item for any other reason, then youÍll be responsible for paying the return shipping to our warehouse.

For our international customers:

Unfortunately, we canÍt provide reimbursement for any return shipping outside the U.S. If we messed up and you received a damaged/defective product, then of course we will work with you to apply an appropriate refund or credit. Just let us know!