Today I’ll be reviewing Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black.
Pelikan 4001 Blue Black is a well-recognized ink across the internet. It is known for its iron-gall-like qualities. Interestingly, the United States does not carry this ink due to how it is formulated—I purchased my sample overseas from fountainfeder.
Swabs:
This is a dark blue-black with high shading and no sheen.
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| June 2020; Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm |
In 2023, the ink has faded. I have posted pictures below.
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| Nov 2023;Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm |
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| Tomoe River Paper 52 gsm |
Dry Time/Water Resistance:
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| Limonaired Ink Test Card |
This ink had a long dry time at 50 seconds and medium water resistance.
Writing Sample:
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I enjoyed this ink a lot! The color is right up my alley. It is a dry ink with a consistent flow.
Nov 2023 update: I have provided pictures of how the ink has faded over the years.
Overall: Pelikan 4001 Blue-Black is a dark blue-black ink with a dry flow.
Disclaimer: This ink was purchased by me and all opinions/photos are my own. This post was not sponsored.
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