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Pilot |INK BOTTLES | 30 ML | Black
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Pilot |INK BOTTLES | 30 ML | Black
Pilot Ink Bottle — 30?ml, Black — Long Description
Pour a touch of precision and permanence into your writing gear with the Pilot 30?ml Black Ink Bottle. Designed for the discerning writer or fountain pen enthusiast, this compact yet generous bottle delivers smooth, reliable black ink in a form that’s both elegant and functional.
Elegant & Practical Design
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The 30?ml glass bottle is sized to be convenient and spill?resistant, making it easy to store or carry without consuming excessive space in your pen kit.
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A screw?top cap seals tightly to prevent evaporation or leakage, preserving the ink’s quality over time.
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The bottle’s neck is engineered to allow easy dipping or filling of converters and cartridges, with a stable base to minimize tipping.
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A transparent or semi?transparent glass design (or a small window) helps you monitor ink levels so you always know when it’s time to restock.
Ink Quality & Performance
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The ink is formulated for rich, deep black tones that remain vivid and consistent on a variety of paper types.
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It’s engineered for smooth flow and minimal clogging in fine nibs, helping ensure reliable starts and stable lines—even after periods of inactivity.
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The ink exhibits good drying properties—balancing flow and absorption—to reduce smearing while preserving clarity.
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Pilot’s ink chemistry is tuned for compatibility with fountain pen feeds, balancing lubrication, water resistance (within reason), and permanence.
Usability & Compatibility
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The 30?ml size is ideal for daily users and for those who refill often—it’s large enough to last but small enough to handle easily.
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Compatible with converters, eyedroppers, and pens capable of being filled from ink bottles.
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Suitable for many fountain pens that accept bottled ink; refill by dipping or via converter.
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The bottle design helps reduce air exposure to the ink as levels lower, preserving quality.
Durability & Storage
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Stored properly (caps tightly closed, upright, away from heat / light), this ink retains its properties over months or even years.
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The bottle’s design resists leaking during transport, and the glass construction is chemical?stable (does not react with the ink).
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The compact footprint helps it sit nicely in pen cases, ink racks, or desktop pen arrays without dominating space.
Ideal For
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Fountain pen enthusiasts who refill often and want a dependable supply of black ink.
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Writers, calligraphers, and sketch artists who need consistent black tone and flow.
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Gifters and retailers—this size is well-scaled for presentation, sampling, or starter sets.
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Environments where space is premium but quality cannot be compromised.
Product Information
| Specification | Detail |
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| Product Type | Fountain pen / general writing ink in bottle form |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Volume | 30?ml |
| Bottle Material | Glass (sturdy, transparent or semi?transparent) |
| Cap / Closure | Screw?top, tight seal to prevent evaporation or leakage |
| Finish / Design | Compact, stable base design to reduce tipping and facilitate refilling |
| Ink Characteristics | Smooth flow, well?lubricated formula, minimal clogging, good consistency |
| Water Resistance | Not fully waterproof (may show some run with water) |
| Compatibility | Suitable for fountain pens, converters, and pens that accept bottled ink |
| Origin / Manufacture | Japan (Pilot brand) |
Additional Notes
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The 30?ml size strikes a balance between portability and longevity — sufficient for frequent use without excessive bulk.
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Because of the glass bottle design and wide base, it helps reduce the risk of spillage when dipping pens or handling.
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The cap is designed to seal tightly, which helps maintain ink freshness over time.
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While the ink offers good performance (flow, lubrication, clarity), like most dye inks it is not fully water proof — exposure to water may cause some dilution or running.
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Many users find the black ink to be “well behaved, well lubricated, and does not clog” in regular use
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The 30?ml bottle is often considered a long?lasting supply; one user estimated that, assuming 0.5?ml per week usage, a 30?ml bottle lasts nearly 60 weeks (~15 months).
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