on saleMonteverde California Teal - 90ml Bottled Ink

Product Code MV-G308CT

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on saleMonteverde California Teal - 90ml Bottled Ink

Product Code MV-G308CT

In Stock

out of stock

$24.00

90ml bottle of Monteverde California Teal fountain pen ink. Monteverde ink is lubricated to help prevent it from drying out in your pen.

Condition
New
Brand
Monteverde
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Green, Turquoise
Bottle Material
Glass
Bottle Opening Diameter
25.5mm (1.00in)
Fast Drying
No
Fluorescent
No
Shimmer

Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.

No
Freeze Resistant

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.

No
Volume
90ml
Iron Gall

Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.

No
Lubricated

Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.

Yes
Pigmented

Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.

No
Scented
No
Water Resistant

Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.

No

Customer Reviews

Based on 66 reviews
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Anonymous
Beautiful Color, Very smooth ink

I love this ink. The color is beautiful and easy on the eyes, and the ink writes very smoothly. I use it for journaling and look forward to using it daily because it's such a gorgeous color.

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Anonymous
California teal

I have used many Monteverde inks and California Teal is a keeper. Overall extremely smooth to write with good color

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Jayne P.
My second bottle!

This is my second bottle and by far my favourite green ink so far, has a lovely sheen to it as well.

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Brett
An inconvenient ink with a beautiful color.

The color is as pictured- a rich, dark green with a bit of sheen that can dry a dark amethyst color when the right conditions are met. Despite being a lubricated ink, however, if you stop writing for five or more seconds (perhaps you are reading passages and writing notes) it does tend to gel up a bit and requires a little force to get it to flow well on smooth paper. I don't recommend using this ink in a pen which is both dry and fine for this reason, in addition to the factor that such a pen will not allow the user to see the reddish accent. In contrast with the ink's ability to gel up in the tines of the nib and cause a flow problem, the ink's water resistance (and even heat resistance) is actually very poor and thin lines of the ink can be destroyed outright by things like hand sweat from a subsequent page of a journal or leaving a coffee cup too nearby. This is a fanciful ink that I would recommend only to those whose writing tends towards the calligraphy and decor end of the fountain pen usage case spectrum and those who are looking to bring a splash of color and life to their (otherwise utilitarian) writing are better off with a more convenient ink, of which there are many.

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Jenn M.
Pictures don't do this ink justice

I'm not usually one to follow trends and I view hype with a healthy dose of skepticism, so I've waffled about buying this ink for a long time before giving in. And man, am I glad I stopped resisting lol. Others have talked about the sheen and the shading so I won't say much about that- what I will say is how incredibly priced this ink is for the quality. This is a budget friendly ink that will make you feel indulgent every time you use it- which is exactly why I plan to make this my Bullet Journal ink for 2020. If you're on the fence, buy this ink. You won't regret it.

FAQs about Bottled Ink

Which pens can accept this ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.

What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.

Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.

Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.

Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.

You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.

My ink smells funny, is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.

It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!

What is your return policy for bottled ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.