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NBC Nonble

Calico - Fickle White

Blacks & greys#869092

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Specs

Color familyBlacks & greys
Approx. hex#869092
SheenNot typically noted

Paper & pairing

As a near-neutral tone, it reads as professional and safe for anything from journaling to signatures. 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 NBC Nonble

Nonble (NBC) is a Japanese stationery brand best known for limited-edition collaborations with major pen makers, including Sailor Pro Gear Slim models and a tea-themed series of Platinum #3776 Century pens. Editions such as Apricot Peach Tea, Chamomile Tea, Chai Tea and Peppermint Tea were produced in small numbers and paired with matching bottled inks. Its products are sold mainly through Japanese retail channels and stores such as Kinokuniya.

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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 Calico - Fickle White?
Calico - Fickle White falls into Inktend's blacks & greys family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Calico - Fickle White have sheen?
Calico - Fickle White 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 Calico - Fickle White?
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 Calico - Fickle White?
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.