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product_id: 40644697
title: "Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Dark Green, 30ml, 1 Each (300056)"
brand: "pelikan"
price: "R347"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Pelikan"
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# Effortless full ink flow 125+ years ink heritage Made in Germany precision Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Dark Green, 30ml, 1 Each (300056)

**Brand:** pelikan
**Price:** R347
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your writing game with heritage ink that never runs dry.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Dark Green, 30ml, 1 Each (300056) by pelikan
- **How much does it cost?** R347 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/40644697-pelikan-4001-bottled-ink-for-fountain-pens-dark-green-30ml)

## 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

- • **Smart Bottle Design:** Tip on its side to maximize every drop—no ink wasted, just pure writing pleasure.
- • **Timeless Ink Formula:** Crafted over 125 years to protect your fountain pen and nib with every stroke.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Designed for Pelikan and most plunger/converter fountain pens—versatility meets tradition.
- • **Flawless Line Definition:** Experience smooth, even ink flow that delivers crisp, bold dark green lines.
- • **Trusted German Craftsmanship:** Made in Germany, ensuring premium quality and reliability for your daily writing ritual.

## Overview

Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink in Dark Green is a premium 30ml fountain pen ink with a 125-year-old formula that protects pens and nibs while delivering smooth, clear lines. Made in Germany, it fits Pelikan and many other fountain pens with plunger or converter mechanisms. The smart bottle design ensures efficient ink use, making it a top 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. Easily tip the bottle on its side to fill fountain pen with every drop of ink. Dark Green, 30ml.

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
- Ink produces clear line definition with an even flow
- For traditional pelikan fountain pens and many other brands with plunger mechanism and converter
- Tip the bottle on its side to fill fountain pen with every drop of ink
- Made in Germany

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01AJ3CY56 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,236 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #3 in Bottled Pen Ink |
| Brand | Pelikan |
| Color | Dark Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (23,975) |
| Date First Available | January 13, 2016 |
| Ink Color | Green |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Item model number | 300056 |
| Manufacturer | Pelikan |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 300056 |
| Material Type | Ink |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Bold |
| Product Dimensions | 2.25 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches |
| Size | 1 fl oz |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Pelikan
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 04012700300058
- **Item Volume:** 30 Milliliters
- **Package Information:** Bottle
- **Paint Type:** Dye

## Images

![Pelikan 4001 Bottled Ink for Fountain Pens, Dark Green, 30ml, 1 Each (300056) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Wkj6EiSrL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I bought this but the colour is more light blue, wondering if others had the same experience.Thought it would have been more medium to dark blue.**
A: Mine was a bright blue. Not dark or blue-black. Closer to classic blue Shaffer ink.

**Q: Where is this made in?**
A: This ink s made in Germany

**Q: I bought this thinking it was tattoo ink for shadding. I used it. Will it hurt me?**
A: Probably not, but go see a doctor with the ink bottle just to be sure

**Q: Is Pelikan 4001 fugitive?**
A: Yes it is. It is dye based. Most dye based inks from any brand are fugitive. This does not mean that dye based inks are not good. They are usually durable enough to not fade over night, and if you are using them in a letter or a journal where they are not constantly exposed to light they should last a long time. If you want a light fast ink you typically have to get a "pigment" ink or a "carbon" ink. These inks are much more harsh on your fountain pen and difficult to clean.

## 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: 2026-03-14*