Who makes Akkerman inks?
P.W. Akkerman inks
P.W. Akkerman inks come from the Akkerman Pen Store in The Hague, in the Netherlands. These inks are renowned for their unique glass bottle design and filling system with glass marble! Akkerman launched his own ink line in 2010 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the P.W.
Does diamine make Akkerman ink?
Akkerman inks (though SBRE Brown is actually made by Diamine).
How long does a pen’s ink last?
If you use the pen frequently, the ink should last around a week. However, if you only use it sometimes, it will last around 6 months to a year at most. We recommend that you replace your ink cartridge every 6 months, as ink cartridges lose their quality between 6 and 9 months.
Are Herbin inks dry?
Herbin inks can be too light and very dry (I’m thinking of you, Rouille d’Ancre). These five inks flow quite well, though Corail des Tropiques was too watery for my taste. The 10ml bottles are a good size for sampling an ink.
Where is Akkerman made?
The Hague, Netherlands
Located in The Hague, Netherlands, the P.W. Akkerman fountain pen shop has been in existence since 1910, carrying some of the finest brands on the market. To celebrate their 100th anniversary, they created their own fountain pen ink line which includes 31 vivid colors and possibly the coolest ink bottle on the planet.
How long does a 50ml bottle of ink last?
A 50ml bottle of fountain pen ink will last 1250 pages (A4) with a medium nib, 1000 pages with a broad nib, and 3200 pages with a fine nib. On average, you’ll get roughly 50 refills from each bottle, and depending on how much you write, you could use the same bottle for years.
Is J Herbin ink wet?
It is not water-proof or archival. This ink is generally a dark black, opaque, saturated ink, especially with a wet nib, but with a wide line you can see shading in the writing.
Is Herbin ink waterproof?
Many, many other inks show good water-resistance, including J. Herbin Perle Noire, Sailor Jentle Black, Sailor Jentle Blue…the list goes on.
How long will the ink stay on the paper?
When printed, pigment based ink are designed to be fade resistant for an estimate of up to 200 years. Dye based ink is fade-resistant up to 25-30 years. Properly storing photos can help them last longer.
