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BookPensCom

30

Reds & pinks#C13434

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#C13434
SheenNot typically noted

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family: expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. 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 BookPensCom

BookPensCom is a Chinese fountain pen ink producer offering a wide range of colours, including many shimmer and sheening inks, sold in 18 ml and 30 ml bottles. Many of its inks are identified simply by number rather than by name, and the line is known for unusual shades outside the mainstream palette. It reaches Western buyers largely through specialist retailers such as Hippo Noto and has been reviewed on blogs including Gourmet Pens.

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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 30?
30 falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does 30 have sheen?
30 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 30?
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 30?
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.