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Ferris Wheel Press

The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor

Reds & pinks#812429

A Canadian maker known for elaborate glass bottle designs alongside its ink colors.

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Specs

Color familyReds & pinks
Approx. hex#812429
SheenNot typically noted

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family — expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. 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.

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About Ferris Wheel Press

A Toronto-based maker known for elaborate glass ink bottles and brass-bodied pens aimed at a design-forward, gift-friendly audience.

Canada Founded c. 2017
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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 The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor?
The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.
Does The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor have sheen?
The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor 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 The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor?
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 The Lord of the Rings - Shadows of Mordor?
It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

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