Ink is a dye. Your leather has literally been re-colored to
the color of that ink in the affected area. As such, it is not something that
can be "cleaned", as any cleaning compound that is strong enough to
remove the ink, will also remove the surface color of the leather. Ink sticks
are available from various sources. However, we urge caution, as there are
generally two outcomes.
The ink is removed along with the surrounding color, leaving
a larger, "bleached" area.
The ink is smeared, leaving a larger smudge mark.
There are some things you can try. Using a soft, white
artist's eraser, gently trail down the ink line with the eraser. This may
lighten the ink stripe. Another strategy is to do nothing. One of ink's
attributes is that it migrates into porous materials. If there is a small
amount of ink, it may dissipate into the leather, presenting a decreasing
amount on the surface, and may eventually fade away entirely. This is unlikely
with any heavy concentration of ink.
Keep in mind that the ink isn't harming the leather, and is
an aesthetic issue only. In the end, the ink can be removed successfully, but
may require professional attention.
source: http://advleather.com/faq.html#ink
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