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Rohrer & Klingner

Verdura

Greens#26AC73

A German maker (est. 1892) especially known for its iron gall inks, a traditional archival formulation.

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Specs

Color familyGreens
Approx. hex#26AC73
SheenNot typically noted
BrandRohrer & Klingner

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.

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About Rohrer & Klingner

Founded in Leipzig in 1892, Rohrer & Klingner is best known today for its iron gall inks, a traditional archival formulation dating back centuries.

Germany Founded 1892
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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 Verdura?
Verdura falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Verdura have sheen?
Verdura 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 Verdura?
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 Verdura?
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.