| The ink used for fountain pens is the highest quality | | | | essential for maintaining the quality of the nib. Good |
| of ink that can be obtained for one's writing needs. | | | | quality ink usually prevents the nib from corroding as |
| They are usually available in a range of colors starting | | | | it ensures smooth writing. The chemical mix in inks |
| from the common blue, black, and red to green, pink | | | | usually creates the appropriate surface tension or |
| and violet among others. Fountain pen ink is usually | | | | viscosity which controls the nibs functioning. |
| water-based with dyes and has a mix of other | | | | Fountain pen ink usually flows smoothly without |
| chemicals that are required for its proper function. | | | | leaving any gaps, light spots or dark spots. Most of |
| Dyes are added to the basic ink to create specific | | | | the good ink manufacturing companies produce quick |
| colors. The blend of chemicals is usually decided upon | | | | drying and fade resistant ink that are also water |
| by the manufacturer so that the ink has an | | | | resistant. The only problem is that the ink usually |
| appropriate amount of surface tension, flow and | | | | dries up even when not in use from the ink bottles |
| drying time. However, some companies use common | | | | as they have a quick drying agent in them. |
| inks and it is only the bottles which separate one | | | | Antibacterial additions are usually included in most inks |
| manufacturer from the other. | | | | so that the ink does not muck up the interiors of the |
| Indian or drafting inks should be avoided to prevent | | | | pen. Fountain pen inks are usually nominally priced. |
| damage to the pen. Good quality ink is extremely | | | | |