{"title":"Iron Gall Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe traditional type of ink for archival documents, used by registrars for recording things like births, deaths and marriages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron gall inks are more risky than most other inks, with particles that could clog your pen's feed, and the ink itself can be acidic, harming steel nibs. Most modern formulations are fairly weak, made to be safer to use. These are still best handled with a bit more care than most standard inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiamine's Registrar's Ink is the real deal, though, made for registrars who have to do things the traditional way - take extra care using this in a fountain pen, or stick to dip pens if you want to be safe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamine-registrars-ink-30ml-bottle","title":"Diamine Registrar's Ink 30ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003ePermanent archival blue-black ink based on an iron-gall formulation, as used by registrars and the clergy for official documents.  Iron gall ink formulations have been used for around 1,500 years, and many of the world's most historic documents have been written using it.  This ink will remain legible for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an iron-gall ink, which contains particles that can clog fountain pen feeds. It's also acidic, which can damage steel nibs. Use with caution, and at your own risk. Not for use in valuable pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Diamine inks, Registrar's ink is vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642436255987,"sku":"DM08214","price":11.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/DM08214_Diamine-Registrars-Ink-30ml_P1.jpg?v=1663343053"},{"product_id":"diamine-registrars-ink-100ml-bottle","title":"Diamine Registrar's Ink 100ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003ePermanent archival blue-black ink based on an iron-gall formulation, as used by registrars and the clergy for official documents.  Iron gall ink formulations have been used for around 1,500 years, and many of the world's most historic documents have been written using it.  This ink will remain legible for hundreds of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an iron-gall ink, which contains particles that can clog fountain pen feeds. It's also acidic, which can damage steel nibs. Use with caution, and at your own risk. Not for use in valuable pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all Diamine inks, Registrar's Ink is vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642436944115,"sku":"DM51014","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/DM51014_Diamine-Registrars-Ink-100ml_P1.jpg?v=1663343062"},{"product_id":"kwz-iron-gall-ink-60ml","title":"KWZ Iron Gall Ink 60ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron gall inks from KWZ, in an impressive range of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese iron gall inks are, as with all iron gall inks, very permanent. They darken on the paper as they dry and age. Unlike other iron gall inks, though, these are solutions, with no particles to clog your pen feed, and while the ink is still slightly acidic, they're less so than most. The result is a much safer iron gall ink, making them more practical for day to day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be noted, though, that these \u003cem\u003eare\u003c\/em\u003e still iron gall inks, so do need a bit more care than standard fountain pen inks. They should not be left in pens you're not going to use for a while, and flushing the pen through with water every so often would be a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKWZ Inks came about as the result of Konrad Zurawski, a graduate of the Faculty of Chemistry at the Warsaw University of Technology, following his passion for fountain pen inks, and making the products he wanted to see and use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KWZ","offers":[{"title":"Blue #1","offer_id":43642558415091,"sku":"KZ66316-BU1","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue #5","offer_id":43643109474547,"sku":"KZ66316-BU5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Black","offer_id":43643109507315,"sku":"KZ66316-BB","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":43643109540083,"sku":"KZ66316-TQ","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Violet #3","offer_id":43643109605619,"sku":"KZ66316-VI3","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gummiberry","offer_id":43643109638387,"sku":"KZ66316-GB","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/KZ66316-ZZZ_KWZ-Iron-Gall-Ink_P1.jpg?v=1663766854"},{"product_id":"platinum-classic-ink","title":"Platinum Classic Ink","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual range of inks made by a traditional Japanese method which only Platinum still use. The dark colours will change over time after the ink dries. The dry ink on the page will oxidise with exposure to the air, darkening, and becoming closer to black as time passes. The same process also makes the ink more permanent on the page - it's the same type of ink used by registrars for documents that need to stay readable for centuries - often known in the west as 'iron gall' ink. There are a handful of blue-black inks of this type available these days, but it's very rare to find a range of colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcidity: inks of this type are somewhat acidic, but not to a harmful extent. People who want to leave their writing to future generations often seek out 'acid-free' paper and inks, but the inks used by registrars for important records are acidic iron gall inks. The acidity is quite low, so although it's possible for it to harm paper, it generally won't. There are documents over a thousand years old written with iron gall inks, that are still in good condition. Modern inks like these are much safer in this regard.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafety: while Platinum don't give any specific recommendations for use of this ink, it's probably best to take a little extra care with it, and it probably isn't the best choice for a very valuable pen. 'Iron gall' inks are slightly acidic, and prolonged use can eventually damage parts of the pen. There's a higher risk of clogging than with regular dye inks, too, so it's best not to leave it in a pen that's going to be unused for some time. Modern formulations intended for fountain pens, like this Classic ink, though, are very much safer for fountain pens than traditional iron gall inks would have been, and can be used quite normally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Cassis Black","offer_id":43185167892723,"sku":"PT54259-CS","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Forest Black","offer_id":43185167925491,"sku":"PT54259-FR","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Citrus Black","offer_id":43185167958259,"sku":"PT54259-CT","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Khaki Black","offer_id":43185167991027,"sku":"PT54259-KH","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sepia Black","offer_id":43185168023795,"sku":"PT54259-SP","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lavender Black","offer_id":43185168056563,"sku":"PT54259-LV","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/6388\/4787\/products\/PT54259-ZZZ_Platinum-Classic-Ink_P1.jpg?v=1663765299"},{"product_id":"rohrer-klingner-limited-edition-fountain-pen-ink-50ml-iron-gall-nut-ebony","title":"Rohrer \u0026 Klingner Limited Edition Fountain Pen Ink 50ml Iron Gall Nut Ebony","description":"\u003cp\u003eRohrer \u0026amp; Klingner's Limited Edition ink for 2023 is an iron gall ink in deep black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRohrer \u0026amp; Klingner have been making ink since 1892, and by hand, too, using well-established recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir fountain pen ink is available in a range of brilliant, water-based colours, plus a variety of iron gall inks. 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