Hero 8088 Black

Hero 8088 Black

Hero 8088 Black is a Chinese-made fountain pen ink that’s been around for decades, often praised for its affordability and solid performance.

Original price was: $15.00.Current price is: $14.00.

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Product Description

The Hero 8088 Black Fountain Pen Ink is a dependable, smooth-flowing ink from one of China’s most established pen manufacturers, Shanghai Hero Pen Company, known for producing writing instruments since 1931.

This ink delivers a rich, dark black tone with moderate dry time and excellent legibility, making it ideal for everyday writing, journaling, or sketching. It’s well-suited to both modern and vintage fountain pens, offering consistent performance without clogging or feathering on good paper.

Key Features

  • Brand: Hero (Shanghai Hero Pen Company)

  • Model: 8088 Black

  • Color: Jet Black

  • Volume: 60 mL glass bottle

  • Ink Type: Water-based fountain pen ink

  • Flow: Medium, smooth

  • Finish: Matte to semi-gloss depending on paper

  • Condition: full bottle – I may have inked up a pen in the past, but I don’t remember ever using this ink and the bottle is full.

Notes:
Hero 8088 is known for clean, reliable ink flow and a true black appearance that doesn’t lean blue or brown. It’s a classic, workhorse ink favored by calligraphers, students, and daily writers alike.

Additional Information
Weight

60ml bottle

Bottle Type

Glass

Color Name

8088 Black

Color Description

True Jet Black — a deep, neutral black with smooth coverage and clean edges. This ink produces solid, professional lines and dries to a dark matte finish — dependable, timeless, and easy to maintain.