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Description
Deep, dignified and built to last, Rohrer & Klingner Iron Gall Nut Ebony is a 2023 limited edition iron gall fountain pen ink in a deep, balanced black that grows darker as it dries.
Key highlights
- Edition: 2023 limited edition
- Type: iron gall ink
- Colour: deep, balanced black
- Behaviour: darkens as it oxidises on paper
- Permanence: iron gall writing becomes permanent
- Uses: signatures, records, journals and formal writing
- Bottle: 50ml glass
A centuries-old tradition
For hundreds of years, iron gall ink was the standard ink for manuscripts, letters and legal documents. It is made from gallnuts and iron salts, and it bonds with the paper as it oxidises. Rohrer & Klingner is one of the few makers that still produces iron gall ink for modern fountain pens.
How Ebony behaves
Iron gall ink goes on paper in one shade and darkens as it oxidises, becoming permanent and water resistant. Because it is more acidic than ordinary ink, we recommend using it in modern steel or gold-nib pens, flushing the pen with water every week or two, and not leaving it in a pen unused for long periods.
Why choose a black iron gall ink?
- A rich black that is well suited to official and archival writing
- Permanent, smudge-resistant results once dry
- A classic, scholarly character that ordinary inks cannot match
About the maker
Founded in Leipzig in 1892, Rohrer & Klingner now makes its inks in Zella-Mehlis, Germany, and is particularly respected for its iron gall formulas.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe for my pen?
Yes, with regular care. Flush the pen every week or two and avoid leaving the ink in a pen that will not be used for a long time.
Why is it called Iron Gall Nut?
Gallnuts, formed on oak trees, are the traditional source of the tannins that give iron gall ink its permanence.
Rohrer & Klingner Iron Gall Nut Ebony: specifications
- Brand: Rohrer & Klingner (founded 1892, Germany)
- Product: fountain pen writing ink
- Edition: 2023 limited edition
- Colour: deep black
- Iron gall: yes
- Water resistant: yes, once oxidised
- Volume: 50ml
- Bottle: glass
- Made in: Germany
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Technical Specification
Title
Rohrer & Klingner Iron Gall Nut Limited Edition Ink Bottle, Ebony Black - 50ml
Brand
Rohrer & Klingner
Collection
Writing Ink
Product Origin
Germany
Product Type
Ink Bottle
Colour
Black
Fast Drying
No
Shimmer
No
Water Resistant
Yes
Size
50ml
Bottle Material
Glass
Diameter
21.6mm
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