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product_id: 39053517
title: "Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Brilliant Black, 1 Liter, 1 Each (301168)"
brand: "pelikan"
price: "$173"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Pelikan"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/39053517-pelikan-4001-bottled-ink-for-fountain-pens-brilliant-black-1
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region: New Zealand
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# Ultra-bold brilliant black color 125+ years heritage ink formula 1 Liter large refill container Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Brilliant Black, 1 Liter, 1 Each (301168)

**Brand:** pelikan
**Price:** $173
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your writing game with the legendary Pelikan 4001 — where heritage meets bold brilliance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Brilliant Black, 1 Liter, 1 Each (301168) by pelikan
- **How much does it cost?** $173 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/39053517-pelikan-4001-bottled-ink-for-fountain-pens-brilliant-black-1)

## 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

- • **Generous 1L Capacity:** A large, economical bottle designed for heavy users and easy refills of smaller ink containers.
- • **Timeless Ink Formula:** Crafted from a 125-year-old recipe that safeguards your fountain pen and nib for flawless writing.
- • **Bold & Brilliant Black:** Delivers deep, matte-black lines with consistent, smooth flow—perfect for professional documents and creative expression.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with Pelikan and most fountain pens featuring plunger mechanisms or converters.
- • **Made in Germany Excellence:** Premium quality ink manufactured with precision, trusted by pen aficionados worldwide.

## Overview

Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink in Brilliant Black is a premium fountain pen ink with a heritage formula developed over 125 years ago. It offers a bold, matte-black color with smooth, even flow that protects your pen and nib. The 1-liter bottle is ideal for heavy users and refills smaller bottles easily. Compatible with Pelikan and many other fountain pens using plunger or converter systems, this German-made ink is a trusted choice for professionals and vintage pen enthusiasts alike.

## 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. Large container (1 Liter) is ideal for for heavy pen use and will easily refill smaller glass ink bottles. Brilliant Black.

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: Beautiful ink - Beautiful color and gray quality ink. I can't wait to buy more colors.

## 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
- Large container for heavy pen use - easily refill smaller glass ink bottle
- Made in Germany

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000WKZBCK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,125 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #3 in Bottled Pen Ink #332 in Ink Pen Refills |
| Brand | Pelikan |
| Color | Brilliant Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (23,980) |
| Date First Available | January 25, 2006 |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Item model number | 301168 |
| Manufacturer | Pelikan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 301168 |
| Material Type | Ink |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Bold |
| Product Dimensions | 3.25 x 2.5 x 9.75 inches |
| Size | 33.8 fl oz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pelikan
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04012700301161
- **Item Volume:** 1 Liters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Paint Type:** Plastic

## Images

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## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful ink
*by D***H on December 29, 2025*

Beautiful color and gray quality ink. I can't wait to buy more colors.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*