Shanghai Stationary Ink - Cormoran Fishing - 50ml

This fountain pen ink draws its inspiration from the centuries-old practice of cormorant fishing along the Li River in southern China. Fishermen continue to work through the night with trained birds that dive for fish and return to the boat, a method passed down through generations.

The 50ml bottle holds enough ink for extended writing sessions and refills easily with a standard converter or filling mechanism. The volume strikes a practical middle ground—large enough that you won't run dry after a few pages, compact enough to store with your other supplies without claiming excessive desk space.

Fountain pen inks perform differently depending on paper choice, nib width, and writing pressure. You'll see variation in shading, flow, and dry time across different combinations. The formulation works with standard fountain pen feeds and won't require special maintenance beyond normal pen care.

This ink belongs to a themed collection that takes visual and cultural cues from Shanghai and the surrounding region. Each color references a specific aspect of traditional life or landscape, offering a way to connect daily writing to a particular place and practice.

The bottle size suits someone building a rotation of colors without committing to large-format containers. If you write regularly and want options that go beyond basic blue and black, a 50ml bottle lets you explore a shade long enough to know whether it earns permanent shelf space.