Birmingham Fountain Pen Ink
Birmingham Pen Company makes fountain pen ink near Pittsburgh. Most colors are named for local places.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
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- Birmingham Pen Company shopOfficial site · birminghampens.com
The maker's own shop carries the full color range. Larger US orders ship free. Alaska, Hawaii and territories are excluded.
Professional insight
Pen people pick Birmingham ink by formula first, then color. Permanence and shimmer change how it behaves.
- Everlasting inks are permanent, so flush pens more often.
- Twinkle shimmer inks need a broad, wet nib.
- Older reviews may show a different formula version.
- Buy a small bottle before committing to 120 ml.
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Types
| Formula or property | What it means |
|---|---|
| Traditional or Keystone | Classic water soluble fountain pen ink |
| Everlasting | Permanent and water resistant once dry |
| Twinkle | Shimmer particles in the ink |
| Sheening | Shows a metallic sheen on heavy lines |
| Washable | Easier to clean from fabric and pens |
Birmingham ink facts
- Maker
- Birmingham Pen Company
- Made in
- Pennsylvania, USA
- Name origin
- Pittsburgh's old nickname, Little Birmingham
Care
- Shake shimmer inks gently before filling.
- Flush the pen with water between colors.
- Do not let permanent ink dry inside a pen.
- Keep bottles capped and out of direct sun.
Common questions
- Is Birmingham ink tattoo ink?
- No. It is fountain pen ink. Never use it for tattoos or on skin.
- Does it work in dip pens?
- Standard formulas should. Shimmer and permanent inks may need extra cleaning.
- Where does the name come from?
- Pittsburgh was once called Little Birmingham for its factories.