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Sunspot

A Korean ink line that pairs each color with space and astronomy-themed names and packaging.

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Specs

Color familyBlacks & greys

Approx. hex#1F1A1E

SheenNot typically noted

BrandColorverse

Paper & pairing

As a near-neutral tone, it reads as professional and safe for anything from journaling to signatures. 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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A Korean ink line that pairs each color with space and astronomy-themed names and packaging.

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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 Sunspot?

Sunspot falls into Inktend's blacks & greys family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Sunspot have sheen?

Sunspot 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 Sunspot?

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 Sunspot?

It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

Similar shades By colour distance

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