Which Ink Would You Buy Just For The Bottle?

[shumanfu]

After having to relinquish some of my old ink bottles I am considering buying some inks just for the bottle.

 

I recently purchased just for the bottle:

iroshizuku ama iro

MB Einstein

Athena Sepia

Sailor Seiboku

Kobe Shinkaichi Gold

Noodlers Apache Sunset

 

So.. what do you think are some nice bottles and colours that are worth getting just as a desk ornament?

 

 

[erpe]

Visconti

 

 

Edited April 5, 2014 by erpe

[JotterAddict62]

I have a few Parker ink bottles from a few different decades, however I picked up a Sanford's Royal Red No.55 2 Oz. that is half full. The bottle has 8 sides to it. One day I might try it out.

[Sridhar]

Iroshizuku Yama Budo is right there at the top for me. I should give Visconti a try after seeing erpes pictures.

[migo984]

Sailor inks made for BungBox and Kingdom Note. I especially like the labels on the BungBox bottles.

Here is their Sapphire Blue.

 

 

http://bung-box.com/upload/save_image/04122107_4da440872ee20.jpg

[Francis_Rex]

Sailor inks made for BungBox and Kingdom Note. I especially like the labels on the BungBox bottles.

Here is their Sapphire Blue.

 

 

http://bung-box.com/upload/save_image/04122107_4da440872ee20.jpg

what a beautiful bottle. I must find out more.

[migo984]

what a beautiful bottle. I must find out more.

 

Bung-Box http://bung-box.com/products/list24.html

 

Kingdom Note https://www.kingdomnote.com/html/originalink/

 

You can't order direct into the UK and will need to order through a third party. I use White Rabbit Express or cool-japan.

[Wolverine1]

Akermann inks. The bottle is wonderful

[mirosc]

The only really pretty bottle I have found worth to buy regardless of the ink is from Akkerman.

The old glass Viscontis were really nice, too, and those Bungbox look great as well.

[whichwatch]

Who wouldn't guess this would be suggested? Akkerman!!!!

 

http://www.pw-akkerman.nl/afbeeldingen_startpag/images/34_2012_Akkerman-FlesOKOK-1000.jpg

[mirosc]

Who wouldn't guess this would be suggested? Akkerman!!!!

 

Yes, but which one? Big or small? I favor the smaller ones...

[JPR75]

Probably Montblanc. But I'm also very tempted by Akkerman.

[WaskiSquirrel]

The two bottles I really like are the Akkerman bottles and the Pilot 70 mL bottles.

 

Both are functional and unique. I like the Akkerman bottles because they're REALLY unique. So far, price has put me off actually purchasing one, however.

 

I don't much care for the Pilot inks (I prefer Noodler's Black) but, I love the bottle. It's just tall enough for any pen. It has a plastic insert like the Sailor bottles, but my pens actually fit into it and get a full fill. Right now, I have one of these bottles and keep Noodler's Black in it. I'm considering buying more, but I hate to waste the ink inside or even force myself to use the ink.

 

By the way: as an alternative, the TWSBI Diamond inkwells work just as well as the Pilot bottles, but don't look quite as cool.

 

ETA: here is the Pilot bottle which I made a clickable link for anyone who wants more information. I have no personal affiliation.

 

http://static.jetpens.com/images/a/000/010/10876.jpg

Edited April 5, 2014 by Waski_the_Squirrel

[RayMan]

Montblanc

Caran D'Ache (the cube shaped bottles)

Diamine (80 ml bottles)

[TSherbs]

Levenger. For the conical filler included. Got the Cobalt Blue, but I will use the bottle again and again.

[ac12]

iroshizuku - just looks nice.

maruzen

> BUT these inks are NOT cheap. IOW, not worth the price just for the bottle.

 

MB - to reuse the bottle for the inkwell feature.

OLD Sheaffer Skrip - to reuse the bottle for the inkwell feature.

Edited April 5, 2014 by ac12

[PAKMAN]

There are several I like for their shape and I've purchased several. Akkerman is probably one I will eventually buy but probably the small bottle.

[bwnewton]

I buy Lamy both for the ink (Blue) and the bottle. The bottle isn't that pretty for a desk accessory but it sure is user friendly and inexpensive. I bought Lamy Blue Black (bottled) as well until they discontinued their iron-gall formula.

Edited April 5, 2014 by bwnewton

[Freddy]

 

I like the graphics and enjoy writing with reconstituted ink...

 

 

Fred

[Freddy]

Ladies and Gents Apologize for the Dreaded Double Post...

No idea why this happens...

 

 

Fred

Edited April 6, 2014 by Freddy