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Dark Green
ZyCC is one of the 713 brands in Inktend's built-in ink catalog.
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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.
About ZyCC
ZyCC is an obscure Chinese ink brand best known for very cheap bottled fountain pen inks sold through AliExpress, with collectors reporting prices of around US$1.50 for a 15 ml bottle including shipping. The range covers basic shades such as black, navy blue, dark green, coffee brown, orange, pink and yellow. Almost nothing is published about the company itself, and it is usually mentioned alongside other budget Chinese ink names in enthusiast discussions.
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
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