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Ancient Song

Seasons of the Sun

Warm tones#EFA04B

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Specs

Color familyWarm tones
Approx. hex#EFA04B
SheenNot typically noted
BrandAncient Song

Paper & pairing

Warm tones (oranges, yellows, ambers) show strong contrast between light and dark areas of each stroke, which is part of why they're popular with broader nibs. This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

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About Ancient Song

Ancient Song is a Chinese fountain pen ink brand whose products are also sold in English under the name Ancient Charm. Its inks carry names that pay tribute to classical Chinese poems and poets, and packaging references Xiao Zi Yi Station Stationery Co. Little verified company information is available in English, though the inks have become increasingly available internationally through specialist retailers.

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Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Seasons of the Sun?
Seasons of the Sun falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Seasons of the Sun have sheen?
Seasons of the Sun is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.
How should I store a bottle of Seasons of the Sun?
Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.
What paper works best with Seasons of the Sun?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.