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Krishna
Moonview
Blues & navies✨ Sheen
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An India-based small-batch ink maker known for unusual, often multi-tone sheening colors.
Specs
Color familyBlues & navies
Approx. hex#4E5E7E
SheenYes
BrandKrishna
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About Krishna
A small-batch Indian ink maker known for unusual, often multi-tone sheening colors.
India
Founded c. 2018
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Paper & pairing notes
Blues and navies are the most broadly "safe" fountain pen colors — legible, professional, and unlikely to raise eyebrows in an office. 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.
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 Moonview?
Moonview falls into Inktend's blues & navies family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Moonview have sheen?
Yes — Moonview is known for sheen, most visible with a wetter nib on coated, low-absorbency paper.
How should I store a bottle of Moonview?
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.
What paper works best with Moonview?
Blues and navies are the most broadly "safe" fountain pen colors — legible, professional, and unlikely to raise eyebrows in an office. 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.
Similar shades
Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.