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Whimsical - Glinda
Journalize is one of the 713 brands in Inktend's built-in ink catalog.
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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.
About Journalize
Journalize is an independent stationery brand and store from Hong Kong that released its first branded products in 2016. It is best known for shimmering fountain pen inks inspired by Vincent van Gogh's paintings, sold in series such as Starry Night, Nebula, Whimsical and Time of a Day. According to retailer listings the 30 ml inks are handmade in Hungary and are recommended for broader nibs, glass pens and dip pens.
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
Similar shades By colour distance
Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.