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Noodler's

Black Eel

Reds & pinks#341C1C

An American maker known for water-resistant and archival formulations, alongside a large range of standard colors.

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#341C1C
SheenNot typically noted
BrandNoodler's

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family: expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

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About Noodler's

A Massachusetts-based ink and pen maker best known for water-resistant, archival ink formulations and low-cost piston and flex pens.

United States Founded c. 2004
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Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Black Eel?
Black Eel falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Black Eel have sheen?
Black Eel is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.
How should I store a bottle of Black Eel?
Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.
What paper works best with Black Eel?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.