On a certain level ink is ink - how much more can you say about it? There certainly are questions of durability, strength, permanence (also known as washability), and the tendency to bleed through a typical sheet of paper. On those counts Parker's Quink is very strong in terms of durability and strength; sometimes a little too strong however. Bottled Quink can all too often bleed through less thick paper and even onto the sheet behind it, less than ideal under most circumstances. Quink works fine on heavier stock paper but anything less and you're likely to get a sloppy mess. I'd used Quink for ages, but after trying Sheaffer's Skrip I've made the switch on bottled ink. Yet the weird thing is I've never had this particular problem with the Quink in Parker's cartridges; they just don't demonstrate that tendency. Quink also used to be available in a broader array of colors, but now it's limited to a handful, which again isn't the case with Sheaffer's Skrip. Parker works fine in virtually every fountain pen out there so it really comes down to a matter of preference. Parker Super Quink Washable Ink for Parker Pens, 1.9-oz. Bottle, Blue (3006100)
I like the ink generally. It goes on dark and dries quickly. The one thing I would like to improve is how light it gets when it dries. I'd prefer it stay darker. Maybe it's the way I write, but the ink seems to be just as light as ink from a ballpoint pen. - Fountain Pen - Ink - Fountain Pen Ink - Fountain Pens'
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