will this work in fountain pens?

In my experience no. It clogs the pen easily. You can easily wash it off with warm water and it will peel like a skin but I have had zero luck when it comes to fountain pens and this ink.

If I erase will it smear

I'm my experience, no, but I do a lot of inking on blue line or with a light pad. When I do ink over pencils I tend to wait at least ten minutes before erasing. If you want an ink that is sure to not smear when erased, I think the DELETER black no. 2 is the one you want.

Can this ink do ink washes?

Yes, it's as good if not better than any other India ink.

What is everyone using to apply it? This is cheaper than ones with applicators. A small brush maybe? Recommendations?

Yeah a small brush works, on its own it's too thick to use with anything else but you can dilute it with water in order to use it with pen nibs or as fade effect on watercolor as well, bare in mind this is a VERY white tone so if the paper you're using is yellowish it will look a bit out of place

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🖤 Ink that speaks louder than words — make your art unforgettable!

FLAWLESS PRECISION FLOW - Engineered for dip pens and brushes, delivering smooth, feather-free lines that bring your art to life.
UNMATCHED DEPTH IN EVERY STROKE - Experience the richest, super black ink that elevates your manga and illustrations with intense contrast.
WATERPROOF MARKER PROOF DURABILITY - Create with confidence—your work stays pristine against water, markers, and erasing.
MATTE FINISH FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS - Dries to a sleek matte finish that scans perfectly, reducing digital cleanup time.
CRAFTED IN JAPAN FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE - Trusted Japanese craftsmanship ensures consistent, premium ink performance every time.

Deleter Manga Ink Black 4 is a 30 ml bottle of ultra-dark, waterproof, and marker-proof ink designed for dip pens and brushes. Made in Japan, it offers smooth, feather-free flow and dries to a matte finish that resists fading and erasing, ideal for manga artists and illustrators seeking professional-grade, high-contrast black lines that scan cleanly.

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Manufacturer	Deleter
Brand	Deleter
Model Number	341-0005
Number of Items	1
Size	30 ml
Ink Colour	Black
Manufacturer Part Number	341-0005
Manufacturer	Deleter
Country of Origin	Japan

Deleter Manga Ink - 30 ml Bottle - Black 4 (Waterproof & Extra Dark)

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