on saleRohrer & Klingner Alt-Bordeaux - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code RK40330050

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on saleRohrer & Klingner Alt-Bordeaux - 50ml Bottled Ink

Product Code RK40330050

In Stock

out of stock

$11.95
Size:
50ml Bottle

50ml glass bottle of Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Bordeaux (Old Bordeaux Red) fountain pen ink.

Condition
New
Brand
Rohrer & Klingner
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Purple
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
21.6mm (0.85in)
Fast Drying
No
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
50ml
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

Based on 16 reviews
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Anonymous
Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Bordeaux

I had never used Rohrer & Klingner inks beore, but was looking for a good purple and really liked the color on the swabs on gouletpens.com. After purchasing the ink, I think I made the right choice. The color is nice, and rich, but not too saturated, and has got a bit of a dry flow to it which I appreciate in my inks. On top of that I got goulet's fantastic packaging and signed cards, which just made the purchase even better. Overall very pleased with yet another purchase from goulet pens, and hope to continue to be their customer.

J
Jennie
Beautiful ink

This ink is very beautiful, and slightly darker with less pink and more brown undertones than appears on my screen (but that could just be my screen on my geriatric computer). I used it in a pen with a broad nib, so it has lovely shading, is easily legible and well behaved. It ends up looking almost antiqued on cream paper, which is really beautiful and charming for handwritten letters. It washed out of my pen without any staining.

M
Mary
Serious days purple.

This is a very dark red-purple, nearly black. A purple that can go to the office. I like it for long note-taking where a dark ink makes it easier to go back and read a very long bunch of text.

K
Keri
similar to Larmes de Cassis

I'm not sure how it happened, but when I looked back at writing with this ink, I mixed it up with other samples using J. Herbin's Larmes de Cassis. They were very similar to my eye, but for Alt-Bordeaux being slightly more saturated and reddish. Both were very faded and pale with the EF nib I wanted to use the inks with and lacked any kind of real presence on the page. Probably much better with a wetter, broader nib.

G
Grace S.
Not sure about the color

Not sure how I feel about this ink . . . it seems to very a lot depending on what pen I use. Sometimes it's really dark and looks almost brownish and sometimes it's really light and distinctly purple. It flows just fine and had decent shading, but I'm not sure how I feel about the color.

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.