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Dream Ink

Sweet Citrus

Warm tones#D0DE61

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Specs

Color familyWarm tones
Approx. hex#D0DE61
SheenNot typically noted

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 Dream Ink

Dream Ink is an independent Chinese fountain pen ink maker specializing in shimmer and shading inks, many of which are marketed for calligraphy and art as well as everyday writing. Its inks, which often carry poetic Chinese names, are typically sold in small bottles and have reached international audiences through boutique stationery 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 Sweet Citrus?
Sweet Citrus falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Sweet Citrus have sheen?
Sweet Citrus 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 Sweet Citrus?
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 Sweet Citrus?
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.