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Pelikan Edelstein Ink Bottle - Tanzanite channels the depth of its namesake gemstone into a poised, professional blue-black. Balanced between cool navy and a subtle violet cast, this fountain pen ink brings nuanced character to everyday notes and long-form writing while remaining clean, legible, and refined.
Color and Character
Tanzanite offers a saturated blue-black that reads confidently in business contexts yet reveals gentle complexity on quality paper. In finer nibs it leans near-black with a crisp edge; in broader or wetter pens it opens into a muted indigo with tasteful shading. The result is a versatile signature color that suits journals, correspondence, and formal documents alike.
Writing Experience
The Edelstein formula is known for smooth, consistent flow that flatters a wide range of nibs. Tanzanite lays down a lubricated line that helps hard-starting pens feel more cooperative, while maintaining control to minimize feathering and bleed-through on well-made papers. Dry times are moderate, offering a balanced mix of saturation and practicality. It is a dye-based, non-waterproof ink that cleans from pens with minimal effort, making it a low-maintenance choice for daily rotation.
Design and Presentation
Presented in Pelikan's sculpted glass Edelstein bottle, Tanzanite pairs premium formulation with an elegant, desk-worthy vessel. The broad opening simplifies fills from piston fillers and converters, and the bottle's weight and footprint provide reassuring stability. It is a functional piece of desktop design that complements the ink's understated sophistication.
Pelikan Heritage
Pelikan has crafted inks and writing instruments in Germany since the 19th century, earning the trust of generations of writers. The Edelstein collection builds on that legacy with gemstone-inspired colors and a modern, pen-friendly formula that reflects Pelikan's long-standing commitment to performance and reliability.
Technical Specifications
- Color: Deep blue-black with a subtle violet undertone
- Ink type: Dye-based fountain pen ink
- Shading: Moderate, more pronounced in broader nibs
- Water resistance: Not waterproof
- Bottle volume: 50ml glass
- Compatibility: Suitable for piston fillers and converter-equipped fountain pens
- Origin: Germany
