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Waterman
Harmonious Green
Greens
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One of the oldest names in fountain pens, offering a compact range of reliably smooth, low-maintenance inks.
Specs
Color familyGreens
Approx. hex#2E8E5E
SheenNot typically noted
BrandWaterman
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About Waterman
Founded in New York in 1884 by Lewis Waterman, one of the earliest fountain pen makers; the brand is now based in France under the same ownership as Parker and Cross.
United States / France
Founded 1884
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Paper & pairing notes
Greens read as more expressive than blue or black — a common choice for people who want color without leaving the realm of "still looks professional." 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 Harmonious Green?
Harmonious Green falls into Inktend's greens family based on its typical swatch color.
Does Harmonious Green have sheen?
Harmonious Green 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 Harmonious Green?
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 Harmonious Green?
Greens read as more expressive than blue or black — a common choice for people who want color without leaving the realm of "still looks professional." 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.