Will this ink work in any fountain pen?

Yes, this is a standard fountain pen ink that works with any pen designed to use bottled ink. It is not compatible with ballpoint, rollerball, or gel pens, which require different formulations.

How does the color look on different paper types?

The soft pink shows best on bright white or cream paper with a smooth finish. On textured, absorbent, or lower-quality paper, the color can appear more washed out or faded because the ink spreads and loses saturation.

Is this ink suitable for everyday writing or just decorative use?

It works for everyday writing if you're comfortable with a lighter, less conventional ink color. The soft pink has lower contrast than black or blue, so it's better suited to personal correspondence, journaling, or creative writing than formal documents or tasks requiring high legibility.

How many refills does a 50ml bottle typically provide?

That depends on your pen's converter or cartridge capacity and how often you write, but a 50ml bottle generally provides dozens of refills for most standard fountain pens, lasting months to a year or more for regular users.

Does the ink fade or change color over time?

Most fountain pen inks will fade somewhat when exposed to direct sunlight over long periods. For archival or permanent records, store written pages away from bright light. The ink's longevity on the page also depends on paper quality and storage conditions.

Shanghai Stationary Ink - Lotus of the Silvermoon - 50ml

The 3-second version

Soft pink inspired by the petals of the Chinese lotus flower
Part of the Famous Gardens of China botanical series
50ml bottle works with any standard fountain pen
Light shade may wash out on textured paper
Fountain pens only—not for ballpoint or gel
Low contrast for bold or large writing

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Soft pink fountain pen ink inspired by the Chinese lotus blossom

Most pink fountain pen inks skew neon or pastel to the point of illegibility. This one takes its cue from an actual flower rather than a candy dish, landing on a shade that reads as pink without screaming for attention. The Famous Gardens of China series is built around plants that carry symbolic weight in traditional Chinese design, so each color has a reason behind it rather than simply filling out a spectrum. If you want pink ink that works for correspondence or journaling without feeling juvenile, this is the option that delivers restraint without disappearing on the page.

Good gift when

Writers who prefer subtle color over stark black or blue
Fountain pen users looking for a pink that isn't overly bright
People drawn to botanical or nature-inspired ink collections
Anyone who writes on high-quality paper and wants the color to show

Skip it if The soft pink hue can look faded on textured or cream-colored paper, and it lacks the saturation needed for bold handwriting or sketching. If you prefer high-contrast inks that work on any surface or want a pink that commands attention, this delicate shade will frustrate you.

Specs

Volume: 50 ml
Ink Type: Fountain pen ink
Color: Soft pink
Series: Famous Gardens of China

What's included

One 50ml bottle of fountain pen ink

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess

Fountain pen ink bottles typically ship in plain packaging and may need wrapping.

The maker

The Famous Gardens of China series draws its palette from the plants that define traditional Chinese garden design, where every flower, tree, and stone carries symbolic meaning. The lotus holds particular importance in this landscape tradition—valued not just for its beauty but for its ability to rise clean from muddy water, a metaphor for resilience and purity that appears throughout Chinese art and philosophy.

This ink captures the color of the lotus petals themselves, which range from pale blush to deeper rose depending on variety and light. Shanghai Stationary chose the softer end of that spectrum, creating a pink that reflects the flower's delicate appearance rather than the strength hidden beneath. Each bottle in the series translates a specific plant into a usable color, building a collection that connects the act of writing to the visual language of the garden.

The details

This fountain pen ink takes its color from the petals of the lotus, the towering blooms found in Chinese gardens where leaves and flowers rise above the water's surface. The resulting shade is a soft pink that carries both warmth and restraint, offering an alternative to the harsh magentas and bubblegum tones that dominate most pink ink selections.

Lotus of the Silvermoon belongs to the Famous Gardens of China series, each bottle drawing inspiration from the plants and landscapes that define traditional Chinese garden design. The lotus itself is known for its duality—delicate in appearance yet resilient in structure—and this ink translates that balance into a color that reads as gentle without fading into invisibility on the page.

The 50ml bottle is designed for use with standard fountain pens, providing enough ink for extended writing sessions while remaining compact enough for a desk drawer or travel kit. The color leans toward the lighter end of the pink spectrum, so it performs best on bright white or cream paper where the hue can fully develop. On lower-quality or heavily textured stock, the ink may appear more washed out than intended.

Because this is a fountain pen ink, it flows through nibs designed for that purpose and is not compatible with ballpoint or rollerball pens. The formulation is wet enough to keep most nibs moving smoothly, though users of particularly dry-writing pens may notice improved performance with this ink compared to thicker alternatives.

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Shanghai Stationary Ink - Lotus of the Silvermoon - 50ml

From the Famous Gardens of China series, a delicate shade that bridges strength and subtlety

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The 3-second version

Soft pink inspired by the petals of the Chinese lotus flower
Part of the Famous Gardens of China botanical series
50ml bottle works with any standard fountain pen
Light shade may wash out on textured paper
Fountain pens only—not for ballpoint or gel
Low contrast for bold or large writing

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Questions

Will this ink work in any fountain pen?: Yes, this is a standard fountain pen ink that works with any pen designed to use bottled ink. It is not compatible with ballpoint, rollerball, or gel pens, which require different formulations.
How does the color look on different paper types?: The soft pink shows best on bright white or cream paper with a smooth finish. On textured, absorbent, or lower-quality paper, the color can appear more washed out or faded because the ink spreads and loses saturation.
Is this ink suitable for everyday writing or just decorative use?: It works for everyday writing if you're comfortable with a lighter, less conventional ink color. The soft pink has lower contrast than black or blue, so it's better suited to personal correspondence, journaling, or creative writing than formal documents or tasks requiring high legibility.
How many refills does a 50ml bottle typically provide?: That depends on your pen's converter or cartridge capacity and how often you write, but a 50ml bottle generally provides dozens of refills for most standard fountain pens, lasting months to a year or more for regular users.
Does the ink fade or change color over time?: Most fountain pen inks will fade somewhat when exposed to direct sunlight over long periods. For archival or permanent records, store written pages away from bright light. The ink's longevity on the page also depends on paper quality and storage conditions.