Noodler's

An independently made U.S. ink brand run by Nathan Tardiff as a solo venture. Bottle labels in general used to themed around politics and history. A couple labels in particular proved controversial because they portrayed two Jewish economists in an antisemitic fashion. After the uproar and some stores removing Noodler’s stock, Tardiff apologized and initiated a full review of ink labels and names, introducing changes. A write-up about the controversy was compiled on Reddit and can be read here.

Noodler’s inks tend to be highly saturated, run very wet, and bottles are filled right to the brim. Nathan encourages buyers to dilute the ink to extract further value and reduce wetness. Extra caution is advised when opening the bottles. Experts suggest using a level table and a tray if you have one.

Fountain pen enthusiasts debate the quality of this brand. Many stay away due to quality control issues and/or the owner’s political stances. But he does offer fraud- and forgery-proof permanent ink that is tested for performance in this capacity.