Inktend / Ink library / Skull & Roses
Diamine
Skull & Roses
Greens✨ Sheen
Shop Diamine ink ↗Find a sample ↗
A UK ink maker (est. 1864) known for an enormous range — 150+ shades — at accessible prices, including several shading and sheening standouts.
Specs
Color familyGreens
Approx. hex#2E5E5E
SheenYes
BrandDiamine
Own a bottle of Skull & Roses?
Track fills, remaining bottle life, and your real paper swatch in Inktend.
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 →
Paper & pairing notes
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." Sheening inks need the right conditions to show off — a wetter nib and a coated, less-absorbent paper (Tomoe River and similar sheets are the community standard) let the ink pool slightly and separate into its second color as it dries. On cheaper, more absorbent paper the sheen effect will mostly disappear.
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 Skull & Roses?
Skull & Roses falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Skull & Roses have sheen?
Yes — Skull & Roses is known for sheen, most visible with a wetter nib on coated, low-absorbency paper.
How should I store a bottle of Skull & Roses?
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.
What paper works best with Skull & Roses?
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." Sheening inks need the right conditions to show off — a wetter nib and a coated, less-absorbent paper (Tomoe River and similar sheets are the community standard) let the ink pool slightly and separate into its second color as it dries. On cheaper, more absorbent paper the sheen effect will mostly disappear.
Similar shades
Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.