{"product_id":"stipula-inchiostro-ferrogallico","title":"Iron-Gall Ink","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStipula ink:\u003cbr\u003ewaterproof, legible for years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStipula iron gall ink\u003c\/strong\u003e is almost transparent as you write and begins to darken within a few seconds, on contact with oxygen in the air. It is waterproof, indelible on paper and remains legible for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt costs more than an ordinary ink and needs more care: it makes sense if the durability and reliability of the stroke matter more to you than convenience. 70 ml bottle, black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eContinue ▷\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #666; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 ml bottle, black (other colours on request: contact us and we collect preferences)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof and indelible on paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced under the supervision of scientists from the University of Florence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials of over 99% purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with fountain pens, nib included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose it, despite the price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional ink stays largely on the surface of the paper and can fade with light, humidity or the passing of years. This one penetrates the paper fibres and fixes there stably. It is the right choice for diaries, letters, registers and notebooks meant to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stipula formulation was developed with the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florence and uses materials of over 99% purity. It is designed to be compatible with fountain pens, nib included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to know before using iron gall ink\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same permanence that makes it valuable calls for a little care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in a pen that is written with often. If the pen dries out after only one or two days of rest, it is better to avoid it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the pen well before the first fill and every time you change ink. Dried ink can be cleaned, but it takes time and patience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith stainless steel, titanium or gold nibs, according to Luca Viti, a long-time partner of Stipula, «our iron gall ink does not cause corrosion in normal use». With ordinary steel nibs, traces of corrosion can appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, the stroke resists water: that is its strength, but it also means it cannot be erased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the bottle in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ink is for people who write often with the same pen and want a stroke that stays legible for years. It is less suitable if you change ink frequently or leave the pen unused for days: in that case an ordinary ink is more convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history, science and use of this ink are told in our article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/notizie\/inchiostro-ferrogallico\"\u003eFrom Oak Galls to the Page\u003c\/a\u003e. To clean your pen you can use a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/detergente-per-penne-stilografiche\"\u003especific fountain pen cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. The University of Florence studies on historical inks are in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.igiic.org\/prodotto\/lo-stato-dellarte-5\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eproceedings of the V National IGIIC Congress\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Stipula","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57524137787657,"sku":"STCC10.NE","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/8797\/7993\/files\/STferrogallico3.jpg?v=1793728815","url":"https:\/\/www.pens.business\/en\/products\/stipula-inchiostro-ferrogallico","provider":"pens.business by Giardino Italiano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}