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Majohn

Xizhao

Warm tones#CD8D2F

Majohn is one of the 713 brands in Inktend's built-in ink catalog.

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Specs

Color familyWarm tones
Approx. hex#CD8D2F
SheenNot typically noted
BrandMajohn

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 Majohn

A newer Chinese maker known for budget-friendly pens, including several retractable-nib designs in the spirit of Pilot's Vanishing Point.

China Founded c. 2015
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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 Xizhao?
Xizhao falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Xizhao have sheen?
Xizhao 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 Xizhao?
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 Xizhao?
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.