The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen.
Specs
Name: Little Robinia
Maker: Ferris Wheel Press
Color Family: Purple
Properties: Shading
Purchased at: Vanness
What’s in a name?
From their Spring 2020 “High Tea” collection, this light lilac purple ink appears to have been named after the blooms of the Robinia tree.
Swatches
A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But what about when you’re writing a letter or notes with it?
The above was written on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a Fountain Pen Revolution Himalaya V2 fountain pen with an Ultraflex nib.
Of course, for maximum effect you want to see it in light and in motion. The following video shows the ink swatched on Skylab Letterpress 160gsm cards.
Thoughts
OK, this is a very cool effect for an ink. The shading shows both purple and blue! Unfortunately, it’s also a very pale color, so you’re gonna need a Broad or Stub nib to make writing with this legible. Even then, it’s likely better used for doodling/sketching. Still, there’s a gorgeous pastille-esque property to this specific shade that I find utterly charming. FWP is so hit or miss for me, and this one is a hit…what a perfect color for Spring!
*All pics and vid were taken using a Google Pixel 4a and color-adjusted to best reflect the hue of that ink.
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