Platinum Carbon Ink Bottle 60ml - Black

I don't know how this seller can charge half of what everyone else seems to for this iconic, reliable ink, but it seems to be the real deal. Second bottle I've bought on Amazon. Great for using with watercolor and for everyday writing. Dries fast enough for a lefty to use without smearing.

Platinum Carbon Ink is a solid choice if you're looking for a true black ink that’s waterproof and archival quality. It has a deep, rich black color that makes your writing or artwork stand out. The ink is great for situations where permanence is important, and it performs well on different paper types with minimal feathering and low bleed-through. However, it's a pigmented ink, which means it requires a bit more care and maintenance. If you don't regularly clean your pen, it can lead to clogging, and getting the pen back to working smoothly can be a hassle. While it doesn't offer any shading or sheen, the rich black tone provides excellent contrast, which is great for readability. Overall, Platinum Carbon Ink is a great option for those needing durable, high-quality ink. Just be prepared for the extra effort to maintain your pens to avoid any performance issues.

I've written this review multiple times trying to get it right so I'm going to start from the beginning. I draw comic books and saw people talking about this ink and how black it was on Youtube. After all the reviews, I found it on Amazon an ordered it. Comic book artist like deep black ink against white Bristol board, Speedball Super Black is generally what's used along with Ultra Draw, Dr. PH Martin and various sumi inks which are also getting popular now. I wanted to review this ink on the Night Phoenix Press Youtube channel specifically from the point of view of a comic book artist and how it would work with my Pentel Fude Brush Pen, brushes and dip pens. When I got it, it seemed to dry more dark grayish than black. I shook it up and everything. I will say with the dip and fountain pens there were never any problems. My go to inks are Blick Black Cat and Yasumoto Waterproof Sumi, but I originally tested Carbon Black against Blick Black Cat and Zig Black Ink 60 which is also sumi and made for drawing. Both inks seemed noticeably blacker, so I reviewed it here. I revamped my review when I noticed on 300gsm cotton water color paper Carbon Black went down black and stayed black. I don't know what happened, but a few days later I was going to remove Carbon Black from my brush pen and fill it with Ultra Draw (a thinner ink used for technical pens), but I made some marks with the brush pen and the Carbon Black went down very black and stayed that way. I drew a few images using the brush pen and it was indeed satisfyingly black. I don't know if the pigment had to settle or maybe there was some water still in the brush pen, but I did also try it with a brush early on so I don't know. It is very black now. I tossed the original dark grayish images I used in the original review, but have posted the new images of the ink being very black. My issue is with pricing, considering big bottles of sumi ink cost the same as this and two ounces of Super Black, Black Cat and Zig's cartoonist and manga inks all cost much less. The thing is this ink is marketed to fountain pen users. It's a very black ink that's thin enough to use in fountain pens and easy to clean up according to reviews I've seen. Also the cool glass bottle and internal cup definitely add to the price as most fountain pen inks come in these slick glass bottles that do look cool on a desk. It's a definite recommend, but not something I would buy consistently considering Black Cat, Speed Ball Super Black, Yasumoto and Zig's sumi inks are all very black and Ultra Draw is decently black and can be used as a brush pen ink. I assume Ultra Draw would also work in a fountain pen as it's made for Rapidograph and other technical pens which have much smaller outlets. Also it's more water resistant than waterproof, but according to some that has to do with the kind of paper used. I'm not going to be painting over it and sketch artist who watercolor their art like Teoh Yi Chie still like it, so there's that. -Nathyn Brendan Masters

Love this ink! Bought it after a horrible failed attempt in my Lamy fountain pen. Feared I had ruined it with junk Speedball India Ink as all it would do is clog up. But now after being cleaned out. My lamy pen is working how it should! This really is fabulous ink! And it’s waterproof for my watercolor art. Dries quick, and no smearing. Exactly what I was looking for.

Excelent ink for plain paper. Almost no bleeding and very little feathering in ordrinary and even thin paper. Black is very black. No shimmer, no sheen, no nothing but what you want for a black ink to do just right.

This was my first ink from Platinum, and definitely won't be my last. It's a solid black, which looks lovely and covers paper evenly. It's smooth to write with, and I've had zero flow issues with any pens so far. Cleaning is my only issue with this ink, as it's expected to be an issue with any pigmented ink. Proper flushing and gentle brushing of the feed can get you there, but I've found it's so much easier to soak the feed in pen flush, or use an ultrasonic cleaner. Since I began collecting fountain pens, I've wanted a solid black ink that shows little to no shading for a similar writing quality to gel or rollerball pens. This ink has given me that, with a low enough price per milliliter that I can comfortably use it to my heart's content. Despite being pigmented, this ink behaves pretty well. It's definitely worth a try if you're curious about pigmented inks, or just want a truly solid black ink.

This ink is really BLACK, which I like. It's fairly waterproof, which I also like. However, the way it flows out both of my LAMY 2000 pens (one is F-tip, Lamy's version of "fine" and the other EF or "extra-fine") makes lines that are far too WIDE for my taste. This ink also markedly reduced friction, causing the tip slide about on the paper too easily... like writing on a "slip-n-slide" mat! Some of this may be due to the paper I'm using: Clairfontaine 90 g/sq. meter. If your pen has a scratchy tip, too much friction, etc. then this ink will oil that baby up! ... which I don't much care for, but you might like it. Otherwise, darn good ink for the price!

I bought this after returning Noodler's Black b/c Noodler's Black isn't actually waterproof and sucks. This one IS the legit one. It's PERFECT. I put it in my Lamy Al-Star and paint as much as I want over the ink and it's fine. The ink also dries fast and is never a nuisance. I love it. I will never buy another ink.

Outstanding. Excellent formulation. It presents a very pleasant consistency. The reaction to the paper is simply the best in the market. Waterproof. Dries in around 30 seconds in most lines and most papers I have tried. Perfect companion to watercolour, colour markers and colour pencils. Very fun for plein air painting, urban sketching, journaling and writing. Highly recommended. 10 stars.

Tinta de negro muy intenso, de gran calidad. Ideal para plumas fuentes y para dibujo para mezclar con técnicas de acuarela pues es resistente al agua

Gather 'round, fellow scribes and artists, and let me regale you with the tale of the most illustrious ink bottle to ever grace a desk! Behold, the 60ml Platinum Carbon Ink, an elixir so potent and pure that it makes the very act of writing a legendary adventure. First things first, let’s talk about the color. This black ink isn’t just black; it’s the black hole of inks, absorbing all light and nonsense in its path. It’s as if the cosmos itself decided to gift us the darkest, richest hue imaginable. My words have never looked so sharp, so bold, so ready to leap off the page and start a revolution. Performance? Imagine the smoothness of a buttered dolphin gliding through silk. That’s how effortlessly this ink flows from my pen. It’s like each stroke is blessed by the muses themselves. Whether I’m drafting the next great novel or jotting down my grocery list, every line is a masterpiece. And the waterproof, archival quality? Oh, it’s like my notes could withstand a monsoon and still look pristine. Durability? Let me tell you, this ink has the staying power of a myth. It doesn’t fade, it doesn’t smudge, it just sits there in all its glorious permanence, daring time to try and erase it. My sketches look just as vivid after a year as they did the day I drew them. It’s like having a little bottle of forever on my desk. And let’s not forget the bottle itself. It’s a work of art, with its elegant design and robust build. Every time I dip my pen, I feel a rush of sophistication, like I should be wearing a top hat and monocle. My cat, Don Pablo, now demands to sit next to it, probably sensing its aura of creativity and class. In conclusion, if you’re seeking an ink that combines depth, performance, and timeless elegance, look no further. The Platinum Carbon Ink 60ml is the king of inks, ready to elevate your writing and artwork to legendary status. Maximum rating? This ink deserves a spot in the hall of fame!

This is a waterproof ink for Platinum fountain pens. It is hard to come by so I was pleased to find it on Amazon. The ink is excellent and it was delivered on time.

Best ink. No fading. Notebook can be accidentally washed in hot water without moving the ink. Permanent adherence to fibers. Excellent flow performance forever in fountain pens and fineliners. Should be sold everywhere.