Inktend / Ink library / Red

Red

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

Track this bottle → Find a sample ↗

Specs

Color familyReds & pinks

Approx. hex#9E2323

SheenNot typically noted

BrandPlotube

Paper & pairing

Reds and pinks show the most dramatic shading of any color family — expect real variation between the edges and center of each letter. 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.

Own a bottle of Red?

Track fills, remaining bottle life, and your real paper swatch in Inktend.

Track it →

About Plotube

Plotube is one of the brands in Inktend's built-in catalog.

See all Plotube products →

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 Red?

Red falls into Inktend's reds & pinks family based on its typical swatch color.

Does Red have sheen?

Red 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 Red?

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 Red?

It behaves predictably on most fountain-pen-friendly paper. Stick to something reasonably absorbent-resistant, since cheap copier paper dulls saturation and can feather.

Similar shades By colour distance

St. John's Laguna 1605

Vinta

Höllengraben

Saarpen

2026 Red Horse - Red Horse

Colorverse

Dutch Masters - #07 Rembrandt's Karmozijn "Crimson"

Akkerman

Color shown is a close digital approximation of a typical swatch, not a calibrated color match.