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Journalize

Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars

Browns#9D8364

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Specs

Color familyBrowns
Approx. hex#9D8364
SheenNot typically noted

Paper & pairing

Browns tend to photograph and scan a little darker than they look in person, worth testing before using one for anything that will be digitized. 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 Journalize

Journalize is an independent stationery brand and store from Hong Kong that released its first branded products in 2016. It is best known for shimmering fountain pen inks inspired by Vincent van Gogh's paintings, sold in series such as Starry Night, Nebula, Whimsical and Time of a Day. According to retailer listings the 30 ml inks are handmade in Hungary and are recommended for broader nibs, glass pens and dip pens.

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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 Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars?
Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars falls into Inktend's browns family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars have sheen?
Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars 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 Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars?
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 Nebula - Orion Dreamy Stars?
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.