Inktend / Ink library / Green

Green

Montegrappa is one of the 713 brands in Inktend's built-in ink catalog.

Track this bottle → Find this ink ↗Also on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Specs

Color familyGreens

Approx. hex#1D6A2B

SheenNot typically noted

BrandMontegrappa

Paper & pairing

Greens read as more expressive than blue or black, a common choice for people who want color without leaving the realm of "still looks professional." 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.

Own a bottle of Green?

Track fills, remaining bottle life, and your real paper swatch in Inktend.

Track it →

About Montegrappa

Founded in Bassano del Grappa in 1912, Montegrappa is known for ornate, often limited-edition pens finished in precious metals.

See all Montegrappa products →

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 Green?

Green falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Green have sheen?

Green 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 Green?

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 Green?

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

Green Marine

Noodler's

Iron Gall - IG Green #4

KWZ

Clown - Brown

Tramol

Shimmertastic - Golden Ivy

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