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Kawasan Teal

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

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Specs

Color familyGreens

Approx. hex#1A8B5A

SheenNot typically noted

BrandTroublemaker

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 Troublemaker

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

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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 Kawasan Teal?

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

Does Kawasan Teal have sheen?

Kawasan Teal 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 Kawasan Teal?

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 Kawasan Teal?

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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Onoto

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