Pelikan Drawing Ink

Water-based drawing ink made in Germany by Pelikan, available in a range of colors. The black ink (No. 17) is opaque and deep, suited for nib, brush, and drawing pen work. Colored inks are luminous and mixable but not lightfast.

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Standard ink for all artwork; used with vintage French crow quill nibs

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Last updated March 21, 2026