Colorverse Pillars of Creation & Mystic Mountain - 65ml + 15ml Bottled Ink
Two bottles in one package! You’ll receive both a 65ml glass bottle of Colorverse Pillars of Creation and a small 15ml glass bottle of Colorverse Mystic Mountain shimmering fountain pen ink. These inks are part of the Colorverse Season 7 "Eye on the Universe" series. All Colorverse inks are made in South Korea.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Colorverse
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Blue, Purple
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 19.7mm (0.78in), 11.4mm (0.45in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- Yes
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Volume
- 65ml + 15ml
- 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.
- No
- 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
Pillars of Creation, I wanted to like it. I have like other reviewers tested this on several nib sizes and several different types and weights of paper, and I simply do not see any of the greeen at all. This is the first Colorverse ink that I wasn't impressed or blown away by, so at least there is that. I have a selection of 14 colorverse inks and this is the very first time I haven't been pleased with the product. It still writes nice and in some lights can pass as black ink, but there isnt any of the color shifting at all in this ink for me.
Mystic Mountain is gorgeous. The color and shading is what I was hoping for from Butterfly Nebula (another Colorverse ink). However the larger bottle of Pillars of Creation is really a struggle color. The green sheen is not nearly as visible as what the swatch implies.Have you ever tried those magic eye illusion puzzles, where you blink and squint and cross your eyes to try and see the picture hidden in the picture? I tried that with this ink when using a fine nib on Tomoe River paper and I think I saw green? I saw a green shadow when using a 1.1mm stub nib. Attached is a picture of my attempt... can you see any green?
Mystic Mountain is really the standout here, and I am heartbroken it's in such a small bottle. It's has the appearance of a blueish-lavendar shade of gray, but then there is the most beautiful pinkish coral shimmer. I think of mist covered winter mountains at sunrise when I see it. One of the loveliest inks I have seen so far.Pillars of Creation, on the other hand, was very lackluster for me. It's a decent reddish purple ink, but I can think of many that are prettier. The green sheen has been non-existent any time I have written with it. My coworker, who introduced me to both inks, said she has been able to get the faintest bit of green if she writes with a broad nib on Tomoe River paper.
It's smooth and beautiful to use, and ordering it was a good experience, because it got here relatively early.
The colors are great! Highly recommend!
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.