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Sven's Ink Solutions

Buckeye Red

Reds & pinks#A00909

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#A00909
SheenNot typically noted
BrandSven's Ink Solutions

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 Sven's Ink Solutions

Sven's Ink Solutions is an American indie fountain pen ink maker whose inks are handcrafted in small batches. The brand sells online via Etsy and its own web shop, and is a regular vendor at US pen shows such as the Chicago and Detroit pen shows, where it offers bespoke inks and custom ink mixing live in person.

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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 Buckeye Red?
Buckeye Red falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Buckeye Red have sheen?
Buckeye Red 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 Buckeye Red?
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 Buckeye Red?
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.