German inks with an unusual colour palette
De Atramentis has been making inks in Germany for decades. The standard (non-Document) range covers a colour palette that sits between the very accessible Diamine range and the more specialist Korean and Japanese options — well-made, well-priced, and including colours like Aubergine and Orange that most European ink makers do not offer. These are writing and journalling inks rather than illustration inks.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)
How do standard De Atramentis inks differ from the Document range?
The Document range is waterproof and archival — for illustration and permanence. The standard range is not waterproof — for writing and journalling. Both are made by De Atramentis but serve different purposes.
Are these safe in vintage pens?
Yes — well-lubricated and mild. Suitable for vintage pens.
Is the colour range limited?
We stock four colours from the standard range — the most distinctive and least commonly available elsewhere. The full De Atramentis colour range runs to many dozens; we have curated to the colours that add something not already present in the range.