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Violet #2 IG

Purples#5E42C1

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Specs

Color familyPurples
Approx. hex#5E42C1
SheenNot typically noted

Paper & pairing

Purples sit at the boundary of professional and playful, one of the more personality-forward choices that still reads clearly on the page. 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 Ink House

Ink House is a fountain pen and ink retailer based in Hong Kong, with a second location in Seoul, started by a passionate pen and ink collector. Its house-brand inks, including several iron gall colors, are manufactured for it by the Polish ink maker KWZ. The stores are known for their strong design aesthetic and a signature "ink wall" display.

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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 Violet #2 IG?
Violet #2 IG falls into Inktend's purples family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Violet #2 IG have sheen?
Violet #2 IG 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 Violet #2 IG?
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 Violet #2 IG?
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.