No.60 Pigment Black

Our much-loved No. 60 Pigment Ink is back – new and improved. Inspired by the very best Japanese pigment inks, it’s waterproof*, lightfast, and beautifully intense.

Whether you’re sketching fine linework, writing pages of notes, or layering watercolour washes over the top, this ink is designed to stay crisp and smudge-free.

Because this is a pigment-based ink, it behaves a little differently from our dye-based fountain pen inks.

It’s compatible with all of our pens – The Lumos, Wren, Field Mouse and our Fountain Pens. If you’re using the finest fineliner tips in the Lumos (0.4 and below), here are a few helpful pointers:

• If you won’t be using your pen for more than a few days, remove the tip and reservoir, rinse thoroughly with water, and allow everything to dry completely before refilling.
• Avoid storing your Lumos vertically (tip up). Ink can flow away from the nib, leaving it less saturated and more prone to drying out – even when capped.
• If pigment ink dries inside a tip or reservoir, it can’t be revived due to the pigment particles. Simply replace the tip and reservoir and you’re back in business.

A little care goes a long way. In return, you’ll get crisp, permanent, archival black lines.

*Waterproof? Almost. This ink is highly water-resistant once fully dry. It will hold beautifully under a light to moderate colour wash. Very heavy, very wet overwashes may cause slight movement, so we always recommend testing before committing final marks to the page.