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Graf von Faber-Castell

Moss Green

Greens#5E6E3E

A premium line from the Faber-Castell family brand, with muted, refined tones aimed at the higher end of the hobby.

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Specs

Color familyGreens
Approx. hex#5E6E3E
SheenNot typically noted
BrandGraf von Faber-Castell

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.

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About Graf von Faber-Castell

Relaunched in 1978 as Faber-Castell's premium line, Graf von Faber-Castell focuses on fine materials (wood, precious resin, platinum-plated fittings) aimed at the higher end of the hobby.

Germany Founded 1978 (revived)
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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 Moss Green?
Moss Green falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Moss Green have sheen?
Moss 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 Moss 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 Moss 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.

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