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Troublemaker

Jack-O-Lantern

Browns#983006

A newer, small-batch ink maker known for muted, atmospheric color stories.

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Specs

Color familyBrowns
Approx. hex#983006
SheenNot typically noted
BrandTroublemaker

Paper & pairing

Browns tend to photograph and scan a little darker than they look in person, worth testing before using one for anything that will be digitized. 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 Troublemaker

A newer, small-batch ink maker known for muted, atmospheric color stories.

China Founded c. 2019
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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 Jack-O-Lantern?
Jack-O-Lantern falls into Inktend's browns family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Jack-O-Lantern have sheen?
Jack-O-Lantern 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 Jack-O-Lantern?
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 Jack-O-Lantern?
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.