Monteverde California Teal - 30ml Bottled Ink
30ml glass 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/Teal
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 23.5mm (0.93in)
- 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
- 30ml
- 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
A beautiful teal colored ink. Smooth writing and well behaved.
I'm a FP newbie. I received a TWSBI 580 Diamond for my birthday and filled it with this ink. Love it so much!!
I love this ink so far. It's a nice deep dark teal with a little sheen to it. I've had no issues with flow or clogging, low feathering, and it dries reasonably fast. I am worried a bit about the mold issue, but I have not experienced it yet.
Setting aside the Iroshizuko blues and blacks (my workhorse inks), Monteverde California Teal is one three signature inks for me alongside Diamine Oxblood and Private Reserve Ebony Purple. This ink is well-behaved and has a gorgeous red sheen when the light hits it just right, especially when I ise a 1.1 stub nib to address a Clairfontaine large envelope. Highly recommend.
I love this ink. It writes wet, but drys relatively quickly. There is sheen and shading in the right lighting conditions when used on quality paper. I'm happy with the ink and will purchase again.
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.