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Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass

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Specs

Color familyWarm tones

Approx. hex#7F5F2B

SheenNot typically noted

BrandInk House

Paper & pairing

Warm tones (oranges, yellows, ambers) show strong contrast between light and dark areas of each stroke, which is part of why they're popular with broader nibs. 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 Ink House

Ink House is a fountain pen and ink retailer based in Hong Kong, with a second location in Seoul, started by a passionate pen and ink collector. Its house-brand inks, including several iron gall colors, are manufactured for it by the Polish ink maker KWZ. The stores are known for their strong design aesthetic and a signature "ink wall" display.

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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 Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass?

Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass have sheen?

Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass 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 Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass?

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 Iron Gall - 芝草 1302 Sesame Grass?

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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