on saleMonteverde Moonstone - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code MV-G309MS

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on saleMonteverde Moonstone - 30ml Bottled Ink

Product Code MV-G309MS

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$12.00
Size:
30ml Bottle

30ml glass bottle of Monteverde Moonstone grey/brown fountain pen ink. This color is part of the Monteverde Gemstone collection.

Monteverde ink is lubricated to help prevent it from drying out in your pen.

Condition
New
Brand
Monteverde
Type
Bottled Ink
Color
Brown
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

Based on 16 reviews
50%
(8)
13%
(2)
19%
(3)
13%
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6%
(1)
R
Rayne B.
One of my favorite inks

Moonstone's medium cool-toned brown is one of my go-to ink colors. It's well-behaved and gives the writing a suave, vintage look. Highly recommend.

J
Julie S.
Monteverde Ink

Love Monteverde inks. The color is different from debar I have and I am enjoying using it.

J
Julian
Neat color, poor behavior

My experience was with a 90 mL bottle that came as a free gift promotion with a Monteverde Monza in 2018, but the 90 mL bottle no longer seems to be a product Goulet Pen Co. carries. The color is very interesting. Warm brown, a little bit gold or bronze in darker shadings; conversely, sometimes shows greenish when diluted or when rinsing out of a pen. Lower saturation, but not so much that it impedes readability, at least in a thicker and wetter pen. It's currently inked up in a FPR 'Muft' pen (M), and looks great. In the past, I've had hard start and flow issues with it in a M and 'Flex' Monteverde Monza, but I haven't tested to see if it was an issue with the pen that affected other inks. The most recent inking-up is what provoked this review, actually; I noticed, when pipetting ink from the bottle, that the ink had congealed in places. The consistency was similar a blood clot, and thick enough to prevent the pipette from drawing up. I don't know if I'm just running across it now because the ink level is lower, or if it was insufficiently sealed from air, or if it was caused by not agitating the ink often enough and letting it settle, or if it's related to the ITF Ink Treatment Formula additive somehow. It's definitely not from light exposure, since my inks are kept in a drawer. In any case, I figured other potential users might want to be aware of this peculiar and unsettling behavior.

S
Sheri D.
Love/Hate Relationship

Love: I love the color of this ink. It was a go to choice for a long time. Then a new color came along and I forgot about it. Hate: When I rediscovered it, (dusty and forlorn) it had turned into a grassy green. My fault for displaying it on a shelf instead of putting it in a dark drawer is suppose. Anyway, I miss the beautiful brown that it was...

M
Maria S.
Antique

This ink is beautiful. It works flawlessly with my pilot custom 823. And the color is exactly what I wanted, an antique brown sepia kind of color. It looks elegant and antique.

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.