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Colorverse Permanent Black is a permanent, water-resistant fountain pen ink designed for professional and everyday use. While it appears more as a dark grey than true black in larger swabs, it performs well on standard papers with high water resistance and easy cleanup. It is best suited for those prioritizing permanence and reliability over intense color saturation, making it ideal for documents, envelopes, and mixed media work.

Properties
Color Family
Black
Dry Time
30-60 seconds
Water Resistance
High
Shading
Low
Sheening
None
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Document signingProfessional writingEveryday office useAddressing envelopesMixed media and drawing

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Reviews & Resources

Inkmas Day 8: Colorverse Permanent Black

This review praises Colorverse Permanent Black as a strong contender among permanent black inks, noting its solid black color, excellent water resistance, and ease of cleaning in short-term tests. It compares the matte neutral black favorably to glossier alternatives like Platinum Carbon Black and R&K Sketch Ink Lotte.

Ink Review #2642: Colorverse Permanent Black

Colorverse Permanent Black offers high water resistance and good performance on cheap copy paper but appears more like a dark grey than true black, especially in smaller nibs. Tests show shading on Tomoe River, 40-second dry time, no feathering, and medium show-through on fountain pen papers.

Ink Review #2259: Colorverse Photo Black

This review of Colorverse Permanent Photo Black from the Office collection highlights its water resistance, high performance in broad nibs, and shading to black on Tomoe River paper. It notes 40-second dry time, no feathering, but some feathering on copy paper and potential paleness in fine nibs.

Ink Review: Colorverse Black Hole and Dark Energy

This review covers Colorverse inks including Black Hole, an off-black with purple/red sheen, noting reasonable dry times and good performance on cheap paper comparable to Pilot Iroshizuku. It praises the brand's saturated colors and sheen properties across the line.

Colorverse Office Series Blue Black Ink Review - The Pen Addict

While focused on Blue Black, this review discusses Colorverse Office Series inks' smooth flow, quick dry times (12-15 seconds), and good behavior on various papers without feathering or sheen. It positions the series as reliable for office use with consistent performance.

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