Does this ink work with all fountain pens?

This water-based ink works with standard fountain pens that accept bottled ink. It flows well through most nib sizes and cleans easily from pen chambers. If your pen has specific ink requirements or uses cartridges only, check compatibility before filling.

How long does a 50ml bottle last?

A 50ml bottle typically lasts several months of regular use, depending on how often you write and the size of your pen's ink capacity. Daily writers with larger pens will go through it faster than occasional users with smaller converters.

Will this ink stain my pen?

Water-based dye inks like this one generally do not stain fountain pen components when cleaned promptly. Regular flushing with water or pen flush solution keeps the feed and chamber clear. Avoid leaving the ink sitting unused in your pen for extended periods.

Is the turquoise color suitable for formal writing?

That depends on the context. This turquoise is legible and professional enough for personal correspondence and creative work, but some formal or business settings expect traditional blue or black ink. Use your judgment based on the audience and purpose.

Shanghai Stationary Ink - Yamdrok - 50ml

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The 3-second version

Turquoise shade inspired by Yamdrok Lake in Tibet
50ml glass bottle with wide mouth for easy filling
Water-based formula cleans from pens with plain water
Requires a fountain pen that accepts bottled ink
Color may not suit formal business correspondence
Dye ink can fade over time with light exposure

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Turquoise fountain pen ink inspired by a sacred Tibetan lake

Most fountain pen users stick with blue or black because those are the defaults, but that leaves a lot of expressive range on the table. This turquoise brings enough color to make handwriting feel intentional without crossing into novelty territory—it reads clearly on the page while giving every note a distinct character. If you already own a fountain pen and want your writing to look as deliberate as the tool you chose, a bottle of ink in a color you actually like makes that shift immediate.

Good gift when

Fountain pen users who want their writing to stand out from standard blue
People who journal or correspond regularly by hand
Anyone building a collection of expressive ink colors

Skip it if If you only use cartridge pens or prefer traditional blue and black inks, this bottled turquoise will sit unused.

Specs

Volume: 50ml
Ink Type: Water-based dye
Color: Turquoise
Container: Glass bottle with wide mouth

What's included

50ml glass bottle of turquoise fountain pen ink

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

A thoughtful choice for fountain pen users who already own their tools and want to expand their ink collection.

The details

This fountain pen ink arrives in a shade of turquoise that takes its name and color from Yamdrok Lake, one of the three sacred bodies of water in Tibet. The 50-milliliter glass bottle holds enough ink for dozens of fills, giving your writing a distinctive blue-green hue that stands apart from standard office blues and blacks.

Shanghai Stationary formulates this ink for smooth flow through fountain pen nibs without skipping or feathering on quality paper. The color leans toward the cooler side of turquoise, with more blue than green, evoking the clarity of high-altitude water under open sky. Each stroke dries to a consistent tone that remains legible while adding visual interest to correspondence, journal entries, and everyday notes.

The glass bottle features a wide mouth that accommodates most fountain pen bodies for direct filling, and the transparent walls let you monitor your remaining supply at a glance. Because this is a water-based dye ink, it cleans easily from pen chambers and feeds with plain water or standard pen flush solutions. Storage at room temperature away from direct sunlight helps maintain color stability over time.

This ink suits anyone who wants their handwriting to reflect a specific aesthetic rather than defaulting to conventional colors. The turquoise shade works well for personal correspondence, creative writing, and any context where a touch of color is welcome. One bottle typically lasts months of regular use, depending on how often you write and which pen size you favor.

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The 3-second version

Turquoise shade inspired by Yamdrok Lake in Tibet
50ml glass bottle with wide mouth for easy filling
Water-based formula cleans from pens with plain water
Requires a fountain pen that accepts bottled ink
Color may not suit formal business correspondence
Dye ink can fade over time with light exposure

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Questions

Does this ink work with all fountain pens?: This water-based ink works with standard fountain pens that accept bottled ink. It flows well through most nib sizes and cleans easily from pen chambers. If your pen has specific ink requirements or uses cartridges only, check compatibility before filling.
How long does a 50ml bottle last?: A 50ml bottle typically lasts several months of regular use, depending on how often you write and the size of your pen's ink capacity. Daily writers with larger pens will go through it faster than occasional users with smaller converters.
Will this ink stain my pen?: Water-based dye inks like this one generally do not stain fountain pen components when cleaned promptly. Regular flushing with water or pen flush solution keeps the feed and chamber clear. Avoid leaving the ink sitting unused in your pen for extended periods.
Is the turquoise color suitable for formal writing?: That depends on the context. This turquoise is legible and professional enough for personal correspondence and creative work, but some formal or business settings expect traditional blue or black ink. Use your judgment based on the audience and purpose.