on salePrivate Reserve Midnight Blue Fast Dry - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PR17041

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on salePrivate Reserve Midnight Blue Fast Dry - 60ml Bottled Ink

Product Code PR17041

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$18.00
Size:
60ml Bottle

60ml glass bottle of Private Reserve Midnight Blue Fast Dry fountain pen ink.

Recently under new ownership, Private Reserve inks now have a modernized logo and new gift box. The new 60ml (2.03oz) glass bottle has a ridged black cap.

All Private Reserve inks are vibrant and rich and suitable for all fountain pens.

Condition
New
Brand
Private Reserve
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Blue
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
46.3mm (1.82in)
Fast Drying
Yes
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

No
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
60ml
Iron Gall

Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.

No
Lubricated

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.

No
Pigmented

Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.

No
Scented
No
Water Resistant

Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.

No

Customer Reviews

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M
Marcus
Nice Dark Blue

A nice deep blue. I was looking for a blue/black or very dark blue and this fit the bill well. It is also a an inexpensive brand so if it did not work out it was not a big deal.

K
Kenny
First ink tried and the most regretful choice made and to never get again

In the beginning when I first used it, it had a nice consistent flow. As I now reach towards the last 15ml, I started to encounter problems regarding in flow even on my Twisbi Eco. I thought I had some problems with my pens when I was using the ink, but it was actually a problem with the ink. I was foolish for picking fast drying ink properties because it will cause you headaches and problems as you use up your ink bottle because for some reason, I'm getting so much skipping and the pens aren't getting good flows despite filling it up all the way. I'm just trying to use up all of my ink that I bought since April 2022. Never touching fast drying ink again because I now realized that this property is useless and totally unnecessary as other types of ink dry perfectly fine on regular printer paper. The exception maybe ones that have high sheening or other additional properties.

J
Jason
Don't sleep on PR

I feel like Private Reserve is a brand that slips under the radar. I don't see it mentioned very much or get reviewed often. I probably shouldn't be reviewing this ink as what I own is quite old (10+ years) so my views are from before the company was bought out. The Midnight Blues that I have tried (in short cartridges) has been superb. It flows wonderfully. Writes a little wet which I like. This is my favorite blue/black that I have tried. I am going to keep buying Private Reserve and tell everyone how great they are.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.

Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.

Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.

You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.