The Shadows Over Gotham™ City Pen & Ink Collection brings Batman and The Joker into the writing space through two distinct Marquise Fountain Pens and a selection of matching 38ml fountain pen inks.
Built around the same Marquise platform, the Batman and Joker editions take different approaches to finish, nib size, metal detailing, and design. Each fountain pen is crafted from aircraft grade aluminum with gold plated brass details, fitted with a threaded cap and air seal system, and supplied with a standard international converter.
Alongside the pens, the collection includes Batman Signature Ink, Batman Limited Edition Ink, and The Joker Ink, allowing the visual identity of Gotham City to continue onto the page.
The Marquise Fountain Pen
Both limited edition pens are built around the Marquise Fountain Pen platform.
The body is made from aircraft grade aluminum, with gold plated brass details providing contrast and additional detailing. Each pen weighs 31.6g with the converter and 29g without, giving it a substantial feel while remaining practical for everyday writing.
The pens measure 141mm when capped and 133mm uncapped, including the nib. They are designed not to be posted.
Both editions use a threaded cap with an air seal system, providing a secure closure when the pen is capped.
Other shared specifications include:
- Maximum body width: 13.8mm
- Maximum body height: 12.25mm
- Cap length: 56mm
- Grip length including thread: 24.5mm
- Grip diameter: 10.5mm maximum and 9.75mm minimum
- Nib length: 22.5mm
- Nib width: 9mm
- Standard international converter included
- Interchangeable nib system using a JoWo housing
The underlying Marquise construction remains consistent across both editions, while the nib, finish, and character-specific detailing distinguish the two pens.
The Batman Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen
The Batman Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen takes its design direction from Batman's darker visual identity and his connection to Gotham City's shadows.
The pen is crafted from aircraft grade aluminum with gold plated brass details and fitted with a 0.45mm black plated steel nib.
Its custom ground steel nib is designed for smooth writing and uses an interchangeable JoWo based nib system. This allows the nib to be replaced or customised rather than being permanently fixed to the pen.
The Batman edition features:
- Aircraft grade aluminum body
- Gold plated brass details
- 0.45mm black plated steel nib
- Custom ground smooth writing nib
- Interchangeable JoWo nib system
- Threaded cap with air seal system
- Standard international converter
- 31.6g with converter
- 29g without converter
- 141mm capped
- 133mm uncapped
- Designed not to post
The pen is paired with the Batman 38ml Signature Ink, creating a complete writing set built around the same darker visual identity.
The Joker Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen
The Joker Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen takes a more expressive approach to the Marquise design.
The pen is also constructed from aircraft grade aluminum with gold plated brass details, but its defining features are its two tone treatment and The Joker's signature haunting laugh etched onto the pen.
The Joker edition uses a 0.55mm custom ground steel nib, providing a slightly broader writing point than the Batman edition.
Like the Batman pen, the nib uses a JoWo housing and interchangeable system, while a standard international converter is included.
The Joker edition features:
- Aircraft grade aluminum body
- Gold plated brass details
- Two tone finish
- The Joker's signature haunting laugh etched onto the pen
- 0.55mm steel nib
- Custom ground smooth writing nib
- Interchangeable JoWo nib system
- Threaded cap with air seal system
- Standard international converter
- 31.6g with converter
- 29g without converter
- 141mm capped
- 133mm uncapped
- Designed not to post
The pen is paired with The Joker 38ml Signature Ink, carrying the character's green and purple colour story onto the page.
The Batman Signature Ink
The Batman Signature Ink is a 38ml fountain pen ink with a shadow black base and silver shimmer.
The colour complements the darker treatment of the Batman Marquise Fountain Pen, extending its visual identity from the metal body and black plated nib to the writing itself.
The ink is compatible with fountain pens and brushes, giving writers and artists flexibility in how they use it.
The shadow black base provides a strong foundation, while the silver shimmer adds a subtle reflective element to the written line.
The Batman Limited Edition Ink
The Batman Limited Edition Ink uses the same shadow black with silver shimmer ink tone but adds a distinctive feature to the bottle. Its custom metal cap is designed to allow light to pass through and project the Bat Signal onto a wall when illuminated from beneath.
The bottle contains 38ml of dye based fountain pen ink and is compatible with fountain pens and brushes. The result is a product that functions as an ink bottle first while also offering a display feature that connects directly to Batman's visual identity.
For collectors, it creates another physical detail to discover beyond the fountain pen itself.
The Joker 38ml Fountain Pen Ink
The Joker 38ml Fountain Pen Ink takes a very different colour direction.
Its ink tone is described as sinister purple with green sheen and shimmer, combining a strong purple foundation with green effects that become visible across the writing.
The ink is compatible with fountain pens and brushes, allowing it to be used for handwriting, artwork, and ink swatching. Paired with the two-tone Joker Marquise Fountain Pen, the ink creates a complete colour story that contrasts directly with the shadow black and silver shimmer of the Batman editions.
A Fountain Pen Designed for Customisation
Both Marquise Fountain Pens use an interchangeable nib system housed in a JoWo housing.
This is an important practical feature for fountain pen enthusiasts because the nib is not treated as a permanent component of the instrument. Writers can replace or customize the nib as their preferences change, with compatibility extending to the Ferris Wheel Press Adventurer’s Nib Collection.
The Batman edition arrives with a 0.45mm black plated steel nib, while The Joker edition uses a 0.55mm steel nib.
That difference also changes the character of the writing. The finer Batman nib is suited to more controlled lines, while the slightly broader Joker nib provides a more expressive line.
Both pens include a standard international converter, giving writers access to bottled fountain pen inks without requiring a proprietary filling system.
Built for Everyday Writing and Collecting
Although the Batman and Joker Marquise Fountain Pens are limited edition collectibles, their construction is intended for regular use.
The aircraft grade aluminum body, threaded cap, air seal system, standard international converter, and interchangeable nib system provide the practical features expected from a functional fountain pen.
At 31.6g with the converter, each pen has a substantial metal presence without being excessively heavy. The 141mm capped length also makes it practical to carry, while the 133mm uncapped length provides the intended writing configuration.
The pens are designed not to be posted, so the writing experience is intended around the uncapped length.
This combination of functional specifications and character specific detailing allows the pens to occupy both sides of the collection: they can be used regularly while also being appreciated as limited-edition pieces.
Two Different Approaches to Gotham City
The Batman and Joker editions share their core Marquise construction, but their differences are intentional.
The Batman edition uses a 0.45mm black plated steel nib and a darker visual treatment. Its matching ink uses shadow black with silver shimmer. The Joker edition uses a 0.55mm steel nib, two-tone metal detailing, and The Joker's signature haunting laugh etched onto the pen. Its matching ink uses sinister purple with green sheen and shimmer.
The differences therefore extend beyond the artwork. The nib sizes, nib treatments, finishes, and ink colours all contribute to two distinct writing experiences.
The Details Behind the Collection
The Shadows Over Gotham™ City collection is built around a consistent Marquise foundation, allowing the character specific details to do the work.
Both pens use aircraft grade aluminum bodies with gold plated brass details, threaded caps with air seal systems, standard international converters, and interchangeable JoWo nib systems.
From there, Batman introduces the black plated 0.45mm nib and shadow black ink with silver shimmer. The Joker takes a more expressive direction with a 0.55mm nib, two tone detailing, an etched signature laugh, and purple ink with green sheen and shimmer.
The Batman Limited Edition Ink adds another physical feature through its projection cap, turning the Bat Signal into part of the ink bottle itself.
These details give collectors plenty to discover while keeping the products firmly grounded in their function as writing instruments.
Closing Thoughts
The Shadows Over Gotham™ City Pen & Ink Collection brings Batman and The Joker to the writing desk through two distinct Marquise Fountain Pens and a collection of signature 38ml fountain pen inks.
Both pens are crafted from aircraft grade aluminum with gold plated brass details, weigh 31.6g with their converters, use threaded caps with air seal systems, and include standard international converters and interchangeable JoWo nib systems.
The Batman edition combines a 0.45mm black plated steel nib with shadow black ink and silver shimmer. The Joker edition uses a 0.55mm steel nib, two tone detailing, an etched signature laugh, and sinister purple ink with green sheen and shimmer.
The Batman Limited Edition Ink adds another collectible element with its custom cap that can project the Bat Signal onto a wall.
Together, the products create two interpretations of Gotham that are visually different while remaining connected through the Marquise platform and the practical details of a well equipped fountain pen.
FAQs
What is The Shadows Over Gotham™ City Pen & Ink Collection?
The Shadows Over Gotham™ City Pen & Ink Collection is a limited edition Ferris Wheel Press collection inspired by Batman and The Joker. It includes the Batman Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen, The Joker Limited Edition Marquise Fountain Pen, Batman Signature Ink, Batman Limited Edition Ink, and The Joker Ink.
What are the Marquise Fountain Pens made from?
Both the Batman and Joker Marquise Fountain Pens are crafted from aircraft grade aluminum with gold plated brass details. Each weighs 31.6g with the converter and 29g without the converter.
What is the difference between the Batman and Joker fountain pen nibs?
The Batman Marquise Fountain Pen uses a 0.45mm black plated steel nib, while The Joker Marquise Fountain Pen uses a 0.55mm steel nib. Both feature custom ground smooth writing nibs with interchangeable JoWo housings.
Can the nibs on the Batman and Joker Marquise Fountain Pens be changed?
Yes. Both pens use an interchangeable nib system with a JoWo housing, allowing the nib to be replaced or customised. Each pen also includes a standard international converter for use with bottled fountain pen ink.
What are the Batman and Joker ink colours?
The Batman Signature Ink and Batman Limited Edition Ink feature a shadow black base with silver shimmer. The Joker Ink features a sinister purple base with green sheen and shimmer. All three inks are compatible with fountain pens and brushes.
What makes the Batman Limited Edition Ink different from the Batman Signature Ink?
Both Batman inks use the same shadow black with silver shimmer colour. The Limited Edition version is distinguished by its custom metal cap, which allows light to project the Bat-Signal onto a wall when illuminated from beneath. The Limited Edition Ink is also described as a dye-based fountain pen ink and comes in a 38ml bottle.