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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: "VT26378"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Pelikan"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/39053517-pelikan-4001-bottled-ink-for-fountain-pens-brilliant-black-1
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region: Vanuatu
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# Brilliant bold black color 125+ years ink formula 1 Liter large refill bottle Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Brilliant Black, 1 Liter, 1 Each (301168)

**Brand:** pelikan
**Price:** VT26378
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Ink that writes your legacy in bold strokes.

## 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?** VT26378 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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:** Perfect for heavy users—refill smaller bottles and never run dry during critical moments.
- • **Timeless Ink Formula:** Crafted from a 125-year-old recipe that protects your pen and nib with every stroke.
- • **Bold & Brilliant Black:** Delivers sharp, clear line definition for professional, flawless writing.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for Pelikan and many other fountain pens with plunger or converter mechanisms.
- • **Made in Germany Excellence:** Experience premium quality and reliability trusted by pen aficionados worldwide.

## Overview

Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink offers a legendary 125-year-old formula that ensures smooth, consistent flow and protects your fountain pen nib. This brilliant black ink, made in Germany, comes in a large 1-liter bottle ideal for heavy users and compatible with a wide range of fountain pens. Trusted by professionals and vintage pen collectors alike, it delivers sharp, bold lines with every refill.

## 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: A Stunning, Classic Green - This is such a beautiful shade of green. It’s rich, balanced, and elegant without being too bright or too dark. It has that classic, timeless feel that Pelikan inks are known for, and it looks fantastic on the page. The flow is smooth and consistent, with great line definition. It behaves exactly the way you want a dependable bottled ink to behave—no fuss, no clogging, just clean, even writing. You can tell this formula has stood the test of time. I originally planned to ink this up in my LeBoeuf Frankenstein fountain pen, but after seeing how gorgeous the color is, I decided to save that pen for a Mary Shelley-themed ink and give this green its own dedicated pen. It deserves to shine. If you’re looking for a reliable, classic dark green with excellent performance, this one is a must-have for any fountain pen collection.
Review: Good ink - Beautiful! It does well and I love the color. It lays down even and opaque, very smooth. I just got it and have been using it, so far no cloggs. Seems like it will last a while, enough to refill my own several times

## 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 | #2,529 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #2 in Bottled Pen Ink #192 in Ink Pen Refills |
| Brand Name | Pelikan |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (24,564) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04012700301161 |
| Included Components | Bottle of Ink |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 2.4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pelikan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 301168 |
| Model Number | 301168 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Paint Type | Plastic |
| Unit Count | 1000 Milliliters |
| Volume | 1 Liters |

## Product Details

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

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Stunning, Classic Green
*by N***E on February 24, 2026*

This is such a beautiful shade of green. It’s rich, balanced, and elegant without being too bright or too dark. It has that classic, timeless feel that Pelikan inks are known for, and it looks fantastic on the page. The flow is smooth and consistent, with great line definition. It behaves exactly the way you want a dependable bottled ink to behave—no fuss, no clogging, just clean, even writing. You can tell this formula has stood the test of time. I originally planned to ink this up in my LeBoeuf Frankenstein fountain pen, but after seeing how gorgeous the color is, I decided to save that pen for a Mary Shelley-themed ink and give this green its own dedicated pen. It deserves to shine. If you’re looking for a reliable, classic dark green with excellent performance, this one is a must-have for any fountain pen collection.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good ink
*by K***E on April 4, 2026*

Beautiful! It does well and I love the color. It lays down even and opaque, very smooth. I just got it and have been using it, so far no cloggs. Seems like it will last a while, enough to refill my own several times

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-08*