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Mystery Ink #5

Reds & pinks#D47383

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#D47383
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 KittyInkpot

KittyInkpot is an independent ink studio based in China creating fountain pen inks with poetic, evocative names. Its range includes vibrant sheening and shimmer inks sold in small and full-size bottles, and the brand is available internationally through Etsy, eBay, AliExpress and a small number of specialty 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 Mystery Ink #5?
Mystery Ink #5 falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Mystery Ink #5 have sheen?
Mystery Ink #5 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 Mystery Ink #5?
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 Mystery Ink #5?
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.