The unmistakable style of Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black fountain pen ink can be seen in this gorgeous fluted glass bottle with plated silver cap, and sturdy base to prevent it from tipping while filling your pen. The Graf von Faber-Castell Carbon Black ink is water-resistant, UV-resistant, and resistant to certain chemicals and solvents. This is a deep dark Black ink.
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Volume - 75ml
Bottle Material - Glass
Color Group - Black
Special Properties - Water Resistant
I compare Faber-Castell Carbon Black with Aurora Black. The latter is usually compared to J. Herbin Perle Noir, with preferences fairly evenly divided between the two. My own preference is Faber-Castell Carbon Black. It has the same rich velvet flow of Aurora Black, but is one stage more saturated. Highly recommended.
I had been searching for a very deep black and was disappointed by some other inks (Parker/Cross). When I started writing with this ink, I realized what part of the problem was, the rough nib was causing inconsistent application of ink. A quick nib polish with 3 micron sandpaper fixed the application of ink, and a beautiful deep ebony line was revealed. Lesson: a bad nib can make a good ink underperform. Sometimes you need a good nib to really see how fine an ink is. Now, I am a very happy camper with this ink, flows well with a consistent line of a rich unmistakable flat carbon blackness.
