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Classic Citrus Black
Warm tones
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A Japanese brand whose Classic ink line is designed to resist clogging, pairing naturally with Platinum's slip-and-seal pens.
Specs
Color familyWarm tones
Approx. hex#8E8A34
SheenNot typically noted
BrandPlatinum
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About Platinum
Founded in Tokyo in 1919, Platinum is one of Japan's "big three" pen makers, best known for the slip-and-seal cap technology that keeps a pen from drying out for months.
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Founded 1919
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Paper & pairing notes
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.
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 Classic Citrus Black?
Classic Citrus Black falls into Inktend's warm tones family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Classic Citrus Black have sheen?
Classic Citrus Black 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 Classic Citrus Black?
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 Classic Citrus Black?
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.
Similar shades
Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.