![]() ![]() Aurora black is a very dark ink, which dries quickly, flows well, and has worked in every pen I've ever used it in, even the most temperamental of vintage writers. I've found that if you use it in a broader nib, especially a wet nib, the pigment "stacks" or "pools" on the paper as the ink dries and it will smear or ghost onto the next page.** Therefore, for most day-to-day writing, if I'm in the mood for a basic black ink, I choose Aurora black because it's a "true black" and simply works well. It's a pigmented ink, however, which is specifically designed for use in very fine Japanese nibs. The first, Sailor's Kiwa-Guro Nano Black, is a pigmented ink that meets my occasional need for permanence. As for me, I'm not a heavy user of black ink, and only have two bottles. Others value the ability to purchase the ink in massive quantities, such as a giant custom-ordered bottle of Noodler's or a liter bottle of Pelikan Brilliant Black. ![]() Some want darkness of color, where no shading or hints of other colors are present. Last night, I was wondering, what if I took a look back at the writing that I've done over the four years or so since I've been an avid fountain pen user, and tried to select the best black ink I've used? The answer to any question like this is obviously subjective, because people value different things in a basic black ink. ![]()
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