Inktend / Ink library / Sherwood Green

Diamine

Sherwood Green

Greens#2F5D3A

A UK ink maker (est. 1864) known for an enormous range (150+ shades) at accessible prices, including several shading and sheening standouts.

Track this bottle → Find this ink ↗Also on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Specs

Color familyGreens
Approx. hex#2F5D3A
SheenNot typically noted
BrandDiamine

Paper & pairing

Greens read as more expressive than blue or black, a common choice for people who want color without leaving the realm of "still looks professional." This ink will behave predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Cheap, highly absorbent paper (standard copier paper) will dull any ink's saturation and can cause feathering or bleed-through with wetter nibs.

Own a bottle of Sherwood Green?
Track fills, remaining bottle life, and your real paper swatch in Inktend.
Track it →

About Diamine

Founded in Liverpool in 1864, Diamine is one of the UK's oldest ink makers, known today for an unusually large range (150+ colors) at accessible prices.

United Kingdom Founded 1864
See all Diamine products →

Storing and using the bottle

Bottled fountain pen ink has an effectively long shelf life when kept capped and out of direct sunlight: most inks remain usable for years. The main risk isn't the ink spoiling, it's a pen sitting inked and unused for weeks: that's what causes clogs, not the ink's age.

Frequently asked questions

What color family is Sherwood Green?
Sherwood Green falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Sherwood Green have sheen?
Sherwood Green is not typically noted for sheen. If you want that effect, browse similarly colored inks tagged with sheen in the ink library.
How should I store a bottle of Sherwood Green?
Years, easily, as long as it stays capped and out of direct sunlight. The thing that actually shortens an ink's usable life is sitting unused inside a pen, not sitting on a shelf.
What paper works best with Sherwood Green?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

Similar shades By colour distance

Verde Bosco
Scribo
Inkvent 2022 - Best Wishes
Diamine
Jade Noir
Monteverde
50 States - Oregon
Sailor
Green Bay
Anderson Pens
Ferritales: Alice in Wonderland - Twinkling Tea Party
Ferris Wheel Press

Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.