Best black ink bottle Parker Quink Ink Bottle (Black): available at Amazon and Staples Our take: A 2-ounce dye-based black ink compatible with all fountain pens.

These pens are also available in a blue ink option, or with a medium tip. Enthusiastic Amazon review: "These pens are the best -always write smoothly & are comfortable to hold" 5.

The 100 best pens as tested by the writers and editors of the Strategist. They tested felt-tip, gel, rollerball, ballpoint, and fountain pens, including ones from Pilot, Baron Fig, Montblanc, Ohto ...