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Ferris Wheel Press

Algonquin Maple

Reds & pinks#D51E29

A Canadian maker known for elaborate glass bottle designs alongside its ink colors.

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#D51E29
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 Ferris Wheel Press

A Toronto-based maker known for elaborate glass ink bottles and brass-bodied pens aimed at a design-forward, gift-friendly audience.

Canada Founded c. 2017
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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 Algonquin Maple?
Algonquin Maple falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Algonquin Maple have sheen?
Algonquin Maple 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 Algonquin Maple?
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 Algonquin Maple?
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

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Private Reserve
Flammenrot
Daler & Rowney

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