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Ink Institute
Special Color - Jadeite
Taipei-made dye inks that bottle Taiwan's hidden landscapes, flowers and cat-filled daily life.
Specs
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." 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.
About Ink Institute
Ink Institute is a Taiwanese fountain pen ink line created by Juspirit, a stationery company in Taipei. Its inks draw on Taiwanese landscapes, flora and everyday life, released in themed collections such as Taiwan's Secret Land, the flower-inspired Meander series and the Cat Daily series. The brand emphasizes well-behaved dye inks that are easy to clean and beautiful on paper.
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
Similar shades By colour distance
Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.