{"title":"Colorverse: Colorizing the Universe from Seoul","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse: Colorizing the Universe from Seoul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome ink brands chase trends. Colorverse chases the cosmos. Founded in Seoul, South Korea, by a team of makers with deep formulation expertise, Colorverse began with a single, quietly ambitious idea: that the wonder of the universe — its light, its physics, its vast and humbling scale — could be captured in a bottle of fountain pen ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTheir motto says it simply: \u003cem\u003eColorize Your Universe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Concept Behind the Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery Colorverse release is built around a theme rather than a colour trend. Spaceward, the brand's debut series, brought together twelve colours — each a stable, carefully blended expression of a unique personality drawn from deep space. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt was followed by Astrophysics, an eight-colour series charged with creative energy \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and then Multiverse, which introduced six ink sets built on concepts of harmony and symmetry. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Since then, the series have continued to expand: The Red Planet drew from Mars science missions, Eye on the Universe paid tribute to the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Trailblazer in Space series honoured pioneers of spaceflight. Special and limited editions, including a Korea Special Series, turn inward — drawing on Korean landscapes, culture, and history to produce colours that feel both globally resonant and distinctly rooted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEach colour in the Colorverse catalogue carries a number, a name, and a story. Collecting them is less like stocking a supply and more like building a library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Worth Writing With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe storytelling would mean little if the ink itself fell short. Colorverse takes formulation seriously. The ink is created by a group of makers with years of knowhow, treated for hydration and antibacterial properties so it does not dry or deteriorate easily in a pen, and designed to maintain an optimal pH of 7–8. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Plant-origin natural materials are used throughout — colorants and solvents alike — resulting in inks that are vivid, highly pure, and safe for use in all fountain pens. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The ink flows smoothly across a broad range of nibs and dries at a pace that suits everyday writing without ghosting through quality paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMost inks in the main series exhibit gentle to moderate shading, rewarding writers who use broader or wetter nibs. Select offerings in the Glistening line add fine shimmer particles for a more luminous effect on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eThe Signature Two-Bottle Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Spaceward series — and many that followed — packages each colour as a two-bottle set: a 65 ml bottle sized for desk use and a 15 ml bottle suited for travel or sharing. \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The bottles feature distinctive teardrop-shaped bases and come nestled in a constellation-decorated box, with accessories including stickers and a bookmark \u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — each illustrated to match the ink's name and theme. It is one of the more thoughtful unboxing experiences in the fountain pen world, and the bottles display beautifully on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSingle-format bottles and mini sizes are also available across select lines, making it easy to sample before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAt Shosai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai carries a curated selection of Colorverse fountain pen inks, available for shipping across Canada and for free local pickup in Ottawa–Gatineau. Whether you are exploring the brand for the first time or tracking down a specific numbered colour, we are happy to help. Browse the full Colorverse collection, or reach out — we are here for exactly these conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colorverse-no-79-coffee-break-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Colorverse No. 79 Coffee Break — Warm Cocoa Brown, Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (30ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse No. 79 Coffee Break — Warm Cocoa Brown, Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (30ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 79 Coffee Break is a 30ml fountain pen ink from the Joy in the Ordinary series — Colorverse's celebration of the quiet, everyday pleasures that anchor a writing life. Where most Colorverse series look outward to the cosmos for their palette, Joy in the Ordinary turns inward, finding colour in the domestic and familiar: the warmth of a cup of coffee, the unhurried rhythm of a break well taken. Coffee Break translates that moment directly into ink — a warm, medium brown with unmistakable yellow undertones and a shading gradient that moves from milky, pale biscuit through a smooth cocoa mid-tone to a richer, darker chocolate at the deepest pooling points. The effect is precisely what the name promises: the layered warmth of a real coffee stain, rendered in dye ink on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a Joy in the Ordinary entry, Coffee Break carries no shimmer and no sheen — the colour and its shading do all the work, and they do it with the kind of quiet, satisfying character that makes an ink genuinely pleasant to live with day after day. The bottle is 30ml glass, accompanied by a colour card and illustrated stickers consistent with the Colorverse series format. Each bottle in the Colorverse catalogue carries a number, a name, and a story: No. 79 is Coffee Break, and it earns its place in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes No. 79 Coffee Break Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBrown is one of the most difficult colour spaces in fountain pen ink. Reds read as rusty; cooler browns read as grey or flat; overly dark browns lose legibility; overly light browns disappear entirely on cream-toned paper. Coffee Break navigates the space with the specificity of its name — a warm, medium brown with clear yellow undertones that keep it from reading as red, grey, or muddy. It lands in the precise register of a coffee stain on a hotel notepad: familiar, warm, and more interesting than it first appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Coffee Break within the crowded brown category is the quality and range of its shading. The tonal range is wider and more expressive than the base colour alone suggests — moving from a cool, milky pale brown in the lightest strokes to a warm, saturated chocolate at pooling points, with the full mid-range cocoa warmth in between. The result is an ink that rewards attention: flat and legible at fine nib sizes, layered and genuinely beautiful at medium to broad sizes, and frankly convincing as a coffee-stain effect at stub or flex nibs on premium paper. Reviewers describe the colour variation as being \"beyond compare\" for a brown ink, and the shading as creating a \"convincing coffee stain look\" — both of which are difficult achievements in a colour space that tends toward either monotony or muddy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Joy in the Ordinary series context matters here too. Coffee Break is not trying to evoke a dramatic natural phenomenon or a space mission; it is trying to evoke the precise feeling of a quiet moment, a warm cup, and a pen in hand. It succeeds at that register with unusual fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eColour Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 79 Coffee Break is a warm, medium brown with clear yellow undertones — a cocoa-register brown that sits comfortably between the reddish warmth of chestnut and the cooler neutrality of grey-brown, without reading as either. In the bottle, it presents as a rich, translucent amber-brown with a warm, inviting depth. On the page, it dries to a confident, legible warm brown that holds its character well across nib sizes and paper types: expressive and layered at medium to broad sizes, clean and readable at fine sizes, and never muddy or flat regardless of how it is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWriters and reviewers describe the base as warm cocoa brown, hotel-lobby coffee, coffee stain, a yellow-leaning medium brown, or a lovely warm brown with cocoa inspiration — a colour that is warm, approachable, and consistently more nuanced than a first glance suggests. The yellow undertones are subtle enough that the ink reads unmistakably as brown rather than tan or khaki, but present enough to keep the colour from ever reading as dull, red-brown, or grey. On cream-toned papers, the yellow warmth integrates particularly well; on bright white papers, the contrast between the warm brown and the white ground produces a clean, characterful page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExpressive, layered, and genuinely active for a medium brown. Coffee Break shades across a pleasingly wide tonal range — from a cool, milky, pale biscuit in the finest hairline strokes to a warmer, richer chocolate brown at pooling points and stroke edges, with the warm cocoa base occupying the full mid-range between them. The light end is pale enough to read almost as dry grass or cream; the dark end deepens convincingly toward dark chocolate without losing the yellow warmth of the base colour. The full gradient — pale biscuit to warm cocoa to dark chocolate — is present within each stroke at medium and broader nib sizes, producing a page quality that reviewers consistently single out as Coffee Break's most appealing characteristic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReviewers consistently describe the shading as a highlight: a colour that creates genuine variation with each stroke, produces a convincing coffee-stain layering effect at larger nib sizes, and rewards quality paper with a gradient that is more active than the low-shading designation sometimes applied to it would suggest. On Tomoe River and Rhodia with a medium, broad, or stub nib, the full shading range is most apparent and most rewarding. On standard papers, shading narrows but remains clearly visible and characterful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Coffee Break does not develop a metallic sheen on any paper surface. No reviewers note any sheening effect under any conditions — the visual depth of the ink comes entirely from the warm brown base and its shading gradient. Writers who prefer clean, sheen-free browns will find Coffee Break a reliable and consistent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Coffee Break contains no shimmer particles. The ink is a pure dye formulation — the writing experience is clean, uninterrupted, and completely free of particle residue. No shimmer means no settling in the bottle, no particle buildup in pen feed channels, and no maintenance considerations beyond standard dye-ink care. Safe for all pens including vintage and fine-nibbed instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFlow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSmooth to slightly wet and well-lubricated. Coffee Break flows generously across a range of pen and nib combinations, contributing to the ink's active shading by depositing more ink at pooling points and stroke edges. The flow is smooth and satisfying without being uncontrollably wet — consistent with Colorverse's standard formulation approach. pH 6.9 — effectively neutral, and safe for all pen materials including vintage rubber, modern resins, and metal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDry Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eModerate and practical for everyday use — approximately 10 to 40 seconds depending on pen wetness, nib size, and paper absorbency. On Rhodia with a medium nib, expect roughly 40 seconds; on more absorbent papers, considerably faster. The slightly wetter flow means dry time will be longer on the smoothest, slowest-absorbing papers such as Tomoe River; writers who prioritise fast dry time should account for this on premium papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLow to moderate. Coffee Break is a water-based dye ink with no meaningful water resistance. Exposure to moisture will cause the colour to run or fade, and it is not suitable for documents requiring archival longevity or water resistance. For everyday journaling, correspondence, and note-taking, this is not a practical concern; for documents intended for long-term preservation or outdoor use, a water-resistant or pigment ink would be more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFeathering and Bleed-Through\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMinimal on quality papers (Rhodia, Tomoe River, Clairefontaine, Midori MD, Leuchtturm1917). Well-behaved and clean on all fountain-pen-friendly papers. Some feathering may occur on standard absorbent copy paper, particularly at broader nib sizes; the slightly generous flow means this ink performs best on papers designed for fountain pen use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of No. 79 Coffee Break\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCoffee Break rewards smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow the warm brown saturation and shading gradient to develop fully on the surface:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the best paper for showcasing Coffee Break's full shading range; slow absorption allows the pale biscuit-to-chocolate gradient to develop fully on the surface; the yellow undertones of the base read at maximum warmth and depth; shading most expressive and most beautiful here; the ink's coffee-stain quality is most convincing on Tomoe River with a broad or stub nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistent, reliable, and practical results; warm cocoa saturation clearly expressed; shading clearly visible at medium and broader nib sizes; an excellent everyday option that brings out the full character of the ink without requiring special handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; full brown saturation; shading visible and characterful; the warm yellow undertones read particularly well on cream-toned Leuchtturm pages; a natural pairing for bullet journaling and daily logging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidori MD Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface supports good colour development and shading visibility; the matte finish suits the understated warmth of Coffee Break well; a particularly pleasant pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional at fine nib sizes; shading range narrows considerably; some feathering possible at broader sizes; Coffee Break remains legible and warm but loses most of its expressive character on highly absorbent surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvoid highly absorbent papers for any nib wider than fine. The shading gradient will be suppressed and feathering will become more likely on fast-absorbing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCoffee Break rewards wetter, broader nibs that deposit more ink on the page and allow the full shading gradient to express itself fully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest-contrast shading and the most convincing coffee-stain layering effect; the pale-to-chocolate gradient is most dramatic here; the variation between thick horizontal strokes and thin vertical strokes showcases the full tonal range within each letterform; the recommended choice for anyone who wants to experience Coffee Break at its most expressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — expressive shading clearly visible and active; warm cocoa base reads at full saturation; the recommended everyday choice for getting the most from this ink without requiring a specialist nib; shading is apparent and satisfying at medium widths on all recommended papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — clean and readable; warm brown character remains present and distinctive; shading range narrows but the yellow undertones keep the colour from reading as flat or dull; a practical choice for everyday notes, annotations, and any writing context where legibility takes precedence over expressive shading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully functional; the warm brown base remains legible and characterful; shading largely absent; a reliable choice for fine annotation, technical writing, or use in pens with very fine nibs where ink pooling is minimal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyedropper pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent pairing; high ink volume ensures full colour saturation and consistent shading expression throughout the fill; the generous flow of Coffee Break benefits from eyedropper volume, and the large ink capacity suits an ink this pleasant for extended everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-suited to Coffee Break's warm, layered character; the shading gradient and warm brown depth are particularly appealing in dip pen applications; a natural pairing for journaling illustrations, hand-lettering, and any mixed-media work where the coffee-stain warmth is a compositional asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 79 Coffee Break is pH 6.9 — effectively neutral — and safe for all pen materials including vintage rubber sacs, modern resins, celluloid, and metal components. As a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles, it carries no particle clogging risk and is low-maintenance across all pen types. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use, or when switching inks. Compatible with all standard converter and cartridge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily journaling and personal writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coffee Break's warm, familiar register and expressive shading make it an ideal everyday journaling ink; it is characterful without being distracting, and the coffee-stain warmth suits the intimate, personal tone of journal writing particularly well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence and letter writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the warm cocoa brown reads with a classic, unhurried quality that suits handwritten correspondence; distinctive enough to be memorable, legible enough to be practical, and warm enough to feel personal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote-taking and study\u003c\/strong\u003e — the warm brown is easy to read and easy to live with over long writing sessions; at fine to medium nib sizes, Coffee Break is a characterful alternative to black or blue for students and note-takers who want something with more personality without sacrificing legibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBullet journaling and planners\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Leuchtturm1917 pairing is particularly natural here; the warm brown reads well on cream pages, the shading adds visual interest to headers and titles, and the ink's everyday reliability suits the regular, structured use of a planner or bullet journal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphy and hand-lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coffee Break's shading gradient and warm saturation produce a genuinely beautiful page quality at stub and italic nib sizes; particularly effective for warm, organic lettering styles and any lettering context where the coffee-stain warmth is a design asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSketching and illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with dip pens and brush application; the warm brown and expressive shading add natural, organic warmth to ink sketching, line work, and mixed-media illustration; a natural choice for figure drawing, architectural sketching, and any illustration context where a warm earth-tone brown is useful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — Coffee Break photographs warmly and characterfully under natural light; the shading gradient is most dramatic on Tomoe River with a broad or stub nib; the pale-to-chocolate range is most apparent in side-by-side swatch photography with a generous ink load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Joy in the Ordinary Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJoy in the Ordinary is a Colorverse series dedicated to the small, unhurried pleasures of everyday life — the moments that punctuate a writing day rather than define it. Where Colorverse's signature space-themed collections draw their palette from the cosmos, Joy in the Ordinary finds colour in the domestic and familiar: coffee, rest, warmth, the texture of a quiet afternoon. The series inks are pure dye formulations — no shimmer, no sheen — relying entirely on colour quality, shading character, and the specific emotional register of their subject matter to make their case. The result is a series that feels less like a collector's showpiece and more like a companion: inks that earn their place on the desk through daily use rather than occasional display. Coffee Break, as No. 79 in the Colorverse catalogue, sits within a broader numbered series that rewards exploration: each colour carries a story, and the stories accumulate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Colorverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse is a Seoul-based fountain pen ink studio dedicated to translating the wonder of the cosmos — and the quieter wonders of everyday life — into thoughtfully formulated, plant-based fountain pen inks. Founded in South Korea, Colorverse inks are made with plant-origin colorants and solvents, treated for hydration and antibacterial stability, and designed to maintain a neutral pH of 7–8 for safe, long-term use in all fountain pens. Distributed internationally and available in Canada through select retailers, each Colorverse ink carries a number, a name, and a story. Shop the full Colorverse collection at Shosai — Ottawa and Gatineau's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eJoy in the Ordinary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 79 Coffee Break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe quiet pleasure of a coffee break\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e30ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGlass bottle with colour card and illustrated stickers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWarm medium brown with yellow undertones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eExpressive; pale biscuit to dark chocolate gradient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSmooth to slightly wet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~10–40 seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e6.9 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials including vintage rubber and celluloid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, and stub recommended; EF and F functional but shading minimal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109764215009,"sku":"79","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/1_fe3710d4-90d2-4d5f-ae68-d39bd72874a6.png?v=1773950556"},{"product_id":"colorverse-no-15-gravity-wave-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Colorverse No. 15 Gravity Wave — Vivid Teal, Intense Pink Sheen, Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (65ml + 15ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse No. 15 Gravity Wave — Vivid Teal, Intense Pink Sheen, Expressive Shading Fountain Pen Ink (65ml + 15ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 15 Gravity Wave is a fountain pen ink from Season 2: Astrophysics — Colorverse's eight-colour series dedicated to the creative energy of physics and the universe's most dramatic forces. Gravity Wave draws its name and character from one of modern physics' most astonishing discoveries: gravitational waves, the ripples in spacetime produced by the collision of massive objects, first detected by LIGO in 2016 after a century of theoretical prediction. The ink translates that moment of discovery directly onto the page — a vivid, electric teal base with subtle yellow undertones that make the green register more alive and luminous than a standard blue-green, paired with one of the most celebrated sheens in the Colorverse catalogue: an intense, electric cinnamon-pink that emerges at pooling points and stroke edges with a force entirely consistent with its namesake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe two-bottle set — a 65ml desk bottle and a 15ml travel companion — arrives in Colorverse's signature constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and a bookmark themed to the Astrophysics series. As a Season 2 Astrophysics entry, Gravity Wave is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles; the visual drama comes entirely from the teal base, the expressive shading, and above all the extraordinary pink sheen that makes this ink one of the most visually spectacular in the Korean ink canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes No. 15 Gravity Wave Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTeal is a competitive colour space in fountain pen ink. The category is well-populated with competent blue-greens, and the difference between a forgettable teal and a genuinely remarkable one comes down to the specific balance of blue, green, and undertone — and what the ink does beyond its base colour. Gravity Wave addresses both questions with unusual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe base colour itself is distinguished by its yellow undertones — subtle enough not to push the ink toward green or chartreuse, but present enough to give the teal an electric, luminous quality that purely blue-toned teals lack. The result is a teal that reads differently under different light conditions: bluer in cooler light, greener and more alive in warmer or natural light, with a vibrancy that sustains interest across an entire writing session rather than resolving into a flat, predictable colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat truly sets Gravity Wave apart, however, is the sheen. Reviewers consistently identify the pink sheen as one of the most intense and most generous in the Colorverse range — described variously as electric cinnamon-pink, dark pink, vivid pink-red, and hot pink depending on paper and ink load. At pooling points, the sheen transitions the ink from teal through a dramatic dark red-pink iridescence; at stroke edges, it produces a continuous pink border that frames each letterform with a colour entirely opposed to the base. The effect is, by any standard, spectacular — and it is the reason Gravity Wave has sustained its reputation as one of the most visually rewarding inks in the Astrophysics series since its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eColour Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 15 Gravity Wave is a medium teal — a vivid, electric blue-green with subtle yellow undertones that push the colour toward a more luminous, energetic register than standard blue-green inks. In the bottle, it presents as a rich, saturated teal with visible depth and a lively chromatic energy. On the page, it dries to a confident, legible teal that holds its vibrancy well across nib sizes and paper types: fully saturated and luminous at medium to broad sizes, clean and distinctly teal at fine sizes, and never flat or muted regardless of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWriters and reviewers describe the base as medium teal, electric teal, vivid turquoise, blue-green with yellow warmth, or a lively teal that shifts between blue and green depending on light — a colour that is energetic, contemporary, and consistently more complex than a single description captures. The yellow undertones are subtle enough that the ink reads unmistakably as teal rather than green or chartreuse, but present enough to give it a warmth and luminosity that purely cool teals lack. In natural light, the green register is most apparent; in cooler or artificial light, the blue register dominates — giving the ink a light-responsive quality that rewards close attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium to expressive, with tonal complexity that rewards quality paper and broader nibs. Gravity Wave shades from a lighter, more luminous teal in fine strokes to a deeper, richer, more saturated blue-green at pooling points and heavier stroke areas, with the full mid-tone teal occupying the range between them. The shading is not the dominant visual feature of this ink — that role belongs to the sheen — but it is present, clearly visible on quality papers, and contributes meaningfully to the ink's overall visual complexity. Reviewers describe it as medium shading with frequent flashes of lighter tone, decent but present shading that adds depth to the base colour, and shading that becomes most active and most rewarding on Tomoe River and Rhodia with medium to broad nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntense, generous, and extraordinary. The pink sheen is the defining characteristic of Gravity Wave and one of the most celebrated sheen effects in the Colorverse catalogue. At pooling points and saturated stroke areas, the ink develops a vivid, electric cinnamon-pink iridescence — described by reviewers as electric cinnamon-pink, dark pink, intense pink-red, and hot pink — that stands in dramatic chromatic opposition to the teal base. The sheen is not a subtle edge effect; it is a generous, clearly visible iridescence that frames stroke edges, floods pooling points, and transforms the appearance of the ink under raking or direct light. Vanness designates the sheen as high pink; Mountain of Ink notes high sheen with lots of dark pink sheen; Inky Inspirations describes the effect as vibrant and electric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe sheen performs best on smooth, slow-absorbing papers — Tomoe River, Rhodia, Clairefontaine — with medium to broad or stub nibs that deposit sufficient ink to allow the iridescent effect to develop fully. On standard absorbent papers, the sheen diminishes significantly or disappears; the smooth paper and generous ink load combination is essential to experiencing Gravity Wave at its most spectacular. Under natural or raking light, the pink sheen is most visible and most dramatic; under flat or diffuse light, the teal base dominates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Gravity Wave is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles. The visual complexity of the ink — teal base, expressive shading, extraordinary pink sheen — comes entirely from the dye formulation and its interaction with paper surface. No shimmer means no particle settling in the bottle, no feed channel buildup, and no maintenance considerations beyond standard dye-ink care. Safe for all pens including vintage instruments and fine-nibbed pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFlow\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWetter than average and well-lubricated — one of the wetter inks in the Colorverse range. Gravity Wave flows generously and smoothly across a wide range of pen and nib combinations, contributing to both the expressive shading and the intense sheen by depositing sufficient ink on the page to allow both effects to develop fully. The generous flow is smooth and controlled rather than unpredictably wet, but writers who prefer drier inks should note that Gravity Wave runs on the wetter side of the Colorverse spectrum. pH approximately 8.7 — slightly alkaline, consistent with many Korean ink formulations; safe for all modern pen materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eDry Time\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eModerate to slow on quality papers — approximately 20 to 50 seconds on Rhodia or Clairefontaine with a medium nib; longer on Tomoe River due to the slow-absorbing surface and the ink's wetter flow. Writers who prioritise fast dry time should account for the combination of a wetter ink and slow-absorbing premium paper; on more absorbent everyday papers, dry time is considerably faster. The slower dry time on quality papers is directly related to the ink's sheen performance — the same conditions that slow drying are the conditions that allow the pink sheen to develop most fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLow. Gravity Wave is a water-based dye ink with no meaningful water resistance. Exposure to moisture will cause the colour to run or fade, and it is not suitable for documents requiring archival longevity or water resistance. For everyday journaling, artistic writing, and creative correspondence, this is not a practical concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFeathering and Bleed-Through\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMinimal on quality fountain-pen-friendly papers (Rhodia, Tomoe River, Clairefontaine, Midori MD, Leuchtturm1917). The wetter flow means feathering is more likely on absorbent papers; this ink performs best on papers designed for fountain pen use and is not recommended for standard copy paper at broader nib sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of No. 15 Gravity Wave\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGravity Wave is a sheen ink at heart, and sheen inks require smooth, slow-absorbing papers to perform at their best. The paper choice is more consequential for this ink than for most:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive paper for Gravity Wave; the slow-absorbing surface allows the pink sheen to develop at maximum intensity; the teal base reads at full chromatic depth; shading most active and most beautiful here; the electric cinnamon-pink sheen is most spectacular on Tomoe River under natural or raking light; the ink's full visual drama — teal base, shading, extraordinary pink sheen — is most completely expressed on this paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent and reliable results; the pink sheen develops clearly and generously; teal saturation fully expressed; shading clearly visible at medium and broader nib sizes; the practical everyday choice for experiencing Gravity Wave's sheen without the handling considerations of Tomoe River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; teal saturation present and vivid; sheen visible at pooling points; the cream-toned pages provide a warm ground that suits the electric teal base and makes the pink sheen particularly striking by contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidori MD Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface supports good colour development and sheen visibility; a reliable and pleasurable pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional at fine nib sizes for basic legibility; sheen largely absent; shading minimal; feathering possible at broader sizes; not recommended for experiencing Gravity Wave's full visual character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor maximum sheen performance, prioritise Tomoe River or Rhodia with a medium, broad, or stub nib. The sheen is the reason to use this ink; the paper and nib choice determine whether it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGravity Wave is a sheen ink that requires generous ink deposit to perform at its most spectacular:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest-intensity sheen and most dramatic shading contrast; the electric cinnamon-pink sheen is most vivid and most continuous at stroke edges with stub nibs; the variation between thick and thin strokes showcases both the teal base and the pink sheen within each letterform; the definitive choice for experiencing Gravity Wave at its most visually extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense sheen clearly visible and active at pooling points and stroke edges; teal base at full saturation; the recommended everyday choice for experiencing the ink's full visual character; sheen is generous and clearly visible at medium widths on all recommended papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the teal base reads cleanly and vividly; sheen reduced but present at pooling points; shading less active; a practical choice for everyday writing where the electric teal colour is the primary appeal rather than the sheen effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully functional for the teal base colour; sheen largely absent due to insufficient ink deposit; shading minimal; recommended only where fine line precision takes priority over the ink's sheen and shading characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyedropper pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent pairing; the high ink volume and consistent generous flow ensure sustained sheen performance throughout the fill; particularly effective for extended artistic or calligraphic work where consistent sheen intensity is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptionally well-suited to Gravity Wave's visual drama; the sheen and teal depth are most spectacular in dip pen applications with generous ink loads; a natural choice for calligraphy, expressive lettering, and any artistic work where the electric teal and pink sheen combination is a compositional centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 15 Gravity Wave is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles — it carries no particle clogging risk and is low-maintenance across all pen types. The slightly alkaline pH (approximately 8.7) is within the safe range for all modern pen materials; writers using vintage rubber sac pens should flush regularly as a precaution, consistent with standard care for any wetter ink. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use, or when switching inks. Compatible with all standard converter and cartridge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic writing and expressive calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the electric teal base and extraordinary pink sheen make Gravity Wave one of the most visually spectacular inks available for calligraphic and artistic applications; stub and italic nibs at broad widths produce a page quality that is genuinely dramatic; particularly effective for display lettering, title pages, and any writing context where visual impact is the primary goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJournaling with visual ambition\u003c\/strong\u003e — the combination of vivid teal base, expressive shading, and intense pink sheen produces journal pages of genuine visual complexity; the ink rewards the kind of attentive, unhurried writing that allows sheen effects to develop fully; particularly compelling in combination with Tomoe River paper notebooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence and letter writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gravity Wave's electric teal and pink sheen make handwritten letters genuinely memorable; distinctive enough to make a lasting impression, and the scientific nomenclature of the series provides a natural conversation point for recipients who notice the ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNature and science writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gravitational wave connection makes this a compelling choice for science enthusiasts, physics students, and anyone whose writing engages with the natural world at the scale of the cosmos; the ink's visual drama suits the subject's intellectual scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gravity Wave is among the most photogenic inks in the Colorverse catalogue; the electric teal base and pink sheen are most dramatic under natural or raking light on Tomoe River; swab photography with a generous ink load showcases the full teal-to-pink sheen transition at its most spectacular; a natural choice for ink photography and social media documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk collection display\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 65ml bottle with its teardrop base and constellation packaging is among the most display-worthy formats in the hobby; Gravity Wave's vivid teal reads beautifully on a shelf alongside other Astrophysics series bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Astrophysics Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAstrophysics is Colorverse's Season 2 collection — an eight-colour series charged with the creative energy of physics and dedicated to the universe's most dramatic forces and phenomena. Where Season 1's Spaceward drew its palette from the deep personalities of space, Astrophysics turns to the science itself: gravitational waves, dark matter, quantum fields, and the fundamental forces that govern the structure of reality. Each colour in the series is formulated to carry the specific visual energy of its subject — vivid, complex, and rewarding of close attention. As a series, Astrophysics is among the most celebrated in the Colorverse catalogue, and Gravity Wave — with its extraordinary pink sheen and electric teal base — is consistently cited as one of its most visually spectacular entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Colorverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse is a Seoul-based fountain pen ink studio dedicated to translating the wonder of the cosmos — and the quieter wonders of everyday life — into thoughtfully formulated, plant-based fountain pen inks. Founded in South Korea, Colorverse inks are made with plant-origin colorants and solvents, treated for hydration and antibacterial stability, and designed to maintain a neutral pH range for safe, long-term use in all fountain pens. Distributed internationally and available in Canada through select retailers, each Colorverse ink carries a number, a name, and a story. Shop the full Colorverse collection at Shosai — Ottawa and Gatineau's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 2: Astrophysics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 15 Gravity Wave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGravitational waves — ripples in spacetime first detected by LIGO in 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e65ml + 15ml (two-bottle set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGlass teardrop-base bottles in constellation-decorated presentation box with stickers and bookmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium teal \/ turquoise with subtle yellow undertones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium; lighter teal to deeper saturated blue-green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eIntense electric cinnamon-pink; high intensity at pooling points and stroke edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWetter than average; smooth and well-lubricated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–50 seconds on quality papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~8.7 (slightly alkaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials; regular flushing recommended for vintage rubber sac pens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, and stub strongly recommended; EF not recommended for sheen performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109809664225,"sku":"15","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/GravityWave.jpg?v=1773955021"},{"product_id":"colorverse-no-21-22-schrodinger-cat-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Colorverse No. 21\/22 Schrödinger \u0026 Cat — Vivid Green with Colour-Shifting Sheen \u0026 Cobalt Blue with Silver Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse No. 21\/22 Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat — Vivid Green with Colour-Shifting Sheen \u0026amp; Cobalt Blue with Silver Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 21\/22 Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat is a two-ink fountain pen set from Season 3: Multiverse — Colorverse's six-set series built on concepts of harmony, symmetry, and the paired relationships that govern the universe at its most fundamental level. The set draws its name and concept from one of quantum mechanics' most enduring thought experiments: Schrödinger's cat, the paradox proposed by Erwin Schrödinger in 1935 to illustrate the strangeness of quantum superposition — the idea that a system can exist in multiple states simultaneously until the moment of observation collapses it into one. The two inks enact that paradox directly: Schrödinger, the 65ml green, is the unobserved system — vivid, present, and alive with a colour-shifting sheen that changes with the angle of light; Cat, the 15ml Glistening blue, is the observer's reward — a classic, saturated cobalt with silver shimmer and its own intense pink sheen, the companion that completes the quantum pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a Multiverse set, Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat are formulated as complements rather than contrasts — the green and blue bases are visually harmonious, and the sheen colours of both inks echo each other across the pair, creating a coherent chromatic relationship that rewards using both inks together. Schrödinger is a pure dye ink with no shimmer; Cat is a Glistening ink with fine silver shimmer particles. Both carry significant sheen effects, making this one of the most visually complex and rewarding sets in the Colorverse catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set arrives in Colorverse's signature constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and a bookmark themed to the Multiverse series. Available at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePaired ink sets are a familiar format in the fountain pen world, but most pairs are thematically linked rather than genuinely complementary — two colours that share a name rather than a chromatic relationship. Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat is a different kind of pair. The green and blue bases are harmonious without being similar; the sheen colours of both inks — shifting between pink, black, electric blue, and dark red depending on light and ink load — echo each other across the pair in a way that makes the two inks feel like parts of a single chromatic system rather than independent products that happen to share a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSchrödinger itself is one of the most unusual green inks in the Korean catalogue. Vivid, saturated grass greens are common; greens with significant sheen effects are rare; greens whose sheen shifts between black, pink, and electric blue depending on light conditions are genuinely exceptional. The colour-shifting sheen is the defining characteristic of Schrödinger and the reason it has remained one of the most discussed inks in the Multiverse series since its release — a green that is practical enough for everyday use and visually complex enough to reward close and repeated attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCat, as the Glistening companion, adds a different kind of visual complexity: fine silver shimmer particles that catch the light without overwhelming the cobalt blue base, paired with an intense pink sheen and dark red sheen at pooling points that mirrors and complements Schrödinger's own sheen palette. The result is a pair of inks that genuinely enact their namesake paradox — two states, observed and unobserved, that together form something more complete than either alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSchrödinger (No. 21) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 21 Schrödinger is a medium grass green — a vivid, saturated Kelly green that occupies the classic everyday green register without leaning toward yellow-green or blue-green. In the bottle, it presents as a rich, confident green with visible chromatic depth. On the page, it dries to a legible, fully saturated grass green that holds its vibrancy well across nib sizes and paper types: expressive and luminous at medium to broad sizes, clean and distinctly green at fine sizes. Writers describe the base as medium grass green, Kelly green, vivid everyday green, or a saturated green that reads as neither warm nor cool — a colour that is direct, confident, and immediately readable as green without qualification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium and clearly present. Schrödinger shades from a lighter, brighter grass green in fine strokes to a deeper, richer forest green at pooling points and heavier stroke areas. The shading gradient — light grass to deep forest — is clearly visible on quality papers with medium and broader nibs, adding tonal depth to what is already a characterful base colour. On Tomoe River and Rhodia, the shading is most active and most rewarding; on standard papers, it narrows but remains visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntense, colour-shifting, and genuinely exceptional. The sheen is Schrödinger's defining characteristic and one of the most unusual sheen effects in the Colorverse catalogue — or in Korean ink more broadly. Rather than producing a single consistent sheen colour, Schrödinger shifts between multiple sheen registers depending on light angle, ink load, and paper surface. In everyday writing, the sheen most commonly presents as a deep, dramatic black sheen at stroke edges and pooling points — dark, almost iridescent, and striking against the vivid green base. Under raking or angled light, the sheen shifts to reveal pink and electric blue registers that are rarely seen on green inks of any origin. At heavy pooling points and in swab applications, the electric blue sheen is most apparent, creating a green-to-blue iridescent effect that is, by any standard, extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReviewers consistently identify the colour-shifting sheen as Schrödinger's most compelling quality — a green ink that behaves unlike any other green, producing black, pink, and electric blue iridescence depending on how and where you look at it. The sheen performs best on smooth, slow-absorbing papers with medium to broad or stub nibs; on standard absorbent papers, the sheen diminishes significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Schrödinger is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles. The visual complexity comes entirely from the dye formulation and its interaction with paper surface — vivid green base, expressive shading, extraordinary colour-shifting sheen. No particle clogging risk; low-maintenance; safe for all pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCat (No. 22) — 15ml Glistening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 22 Cat is a medium cobalt blue — a vivid, saturated classic blue that occupies the everyday blue register without leaning toward purple or green. In the bottle, it presents as a rich, confident cobalt with visible depth. On the page, it dries to a legible, fully saturated blue that reads cleanly across nib sizes: expressive and luminous at medium to broad sizes, clean and distinctly blue at fine sizes. Writers describe the base as medium blue, cobalt blue, vivid everyday blue, or a classic saturated blue — a colour that is direct, confident, and entirely functional as an everyday writing blue with significant visual rewards at broader nib sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium and clearly visible. Cat shades from a lighter, brighter blue in fine strokes to a deeper, richer cobalt at pooling points and heavier stroke areas. The shading gradient is present and characterful on quality papers, adding tonal depth to the vivid cobalt base. Most active on Tomoe River and Rhodia with medium to broad nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntense, with a complex two-register sheen palette that mirrors Schrödinger's. At pooling points and saturated stroke areas, Cat develops a vivid pink sheen that transitions to a dramatic dark red at the heaviest saturation points — a sheen palette that echoes and complements Schrödinger's own pink and dark sheen registers, creating the coherent chromatic relationship that defines the Multiverse set format. The pink sheen is intense and generous; the dark red sheen at heaviest pooling points adds a second, deeper register that makes Cat's sheen more complex than a single-colour effect. Performs best on smooth, slow-absorbing papers with medium to broad nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFine silver shimmer — subtle, well-distributed, and elegant. Cat's silver shimmer particles catch the light without overwhelming the cobalt blue base, adding a luminous, sparkling quality to the ink that is most visible under direct or raking light and in broader nib applications. The shimmer is described by reviewers as subtle but clearly present — not a heavy glitter effect, but a fine, consistent sparkle that elevates the everyday cobalt base into something more visually rewarding. The shimmer does not clog pens under normal use; regular flushing every 4–6 weeks is recommended as standard shimmer-ink care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eSchrödinger (No. 21) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage to good; moderate wetness; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~40 seconds on Rhodia with medium nib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; colour-shifting black \/ pink \/ electric blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCat (No. 22) — 15ml Glistening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage to good; moderate wetness; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~50 seconds on Rhodia with medium nib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFine silver shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; intense pink with dark red at heaviest pooling points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks are water-based dye inks, pH neutral to slightly alkaline, non-toxic, and safe for all fountain pens including vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks are sheen inks at heart, and both reward smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow their respective sheen effects to develop fully. Cat's silver shimmer is an additional consideration — shimmer inks perform best on papers where the particle distribution is even and visible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive paper for both inks; Schrödinger's colour-shifting sheen is most spectacular here, with the full black-pink-electric blue range visible under natural or raking light; Cat's silver shimmer distributes evenly and the pink-to-dark-red sheen develops at maximum intensity; the full visual drama of both inks is most completely expressed on Tomoe River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent and reliable results for both inks; Schrödinger's sheen develops clearly; Cat's shimmer and sheen both perform well; the practical everyday choice for experiencing the full character of both inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; both inks saturate well; sheen visible on both; Cat's shimmer clearly present; a natural pairing for bullet journaling and daily logging with both inks in rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidori MD Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface supports good colour development and sheen visibility for both inks; a reliable pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional at fine nib sizes for basic legibility; sheen largely absent on both inks; Cat's shimmer less visible; feathering possible at broader sizes; not recommended for the full visual experience of either ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks reward wetter, broader nibs that deposit sufficient ink for sheen and shimmer effects to develop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest-intensity sheen on both inks; Schrödinger's colour-shifting sheen most spectacular at broad stub widths; Cat's silver shimmer most luminous and most evenly distributed; the recommended choice for experiencing both inks at their most visually extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — sheen clearly visible and active on both inks; Schrödinger's black and pink sheen registers most apparent; Cat's shimmer and pink sheen both clearly present; the recommended everyday choice for the full visual character of both inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both base colours read cleanly and vividly; sheen reduced but present at pooling points; Cat's shimmer visible but less prominent; a practical choice where legibility takes precedence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks fully functional at fine sizes; sheen largely absent; Cat's shimmer minimal; recommended only where fine line precision is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyedropper pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent pairing for both inks; consistent ink volume ensures sustained sheen and shimmer performance; particularly effective for extended writing sessions with either or both inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptionally well-suited to both inks' visual drama; Schrödinger's colour-shifting sheen and Cat's shimmer-and-sheen combination are most spectacular in dip pen applications with generous ink loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSchrödinger (No. 21) is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles — low-maintenance, no clogging risk, safe for all pens. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use. Cat (No. 22) is a Glistening shimmer ink — flush every 4–6 weeks as standard shimmer-ink care, and shake gently before each use to redistribute settled shimmer particles. Both inks are pH neutral to slightly alkaline and safe for all pen materials including vintage rubber sacs and celluloid. Compatible with all standard converter and cartridge systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantum-themed and science writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Schrödinger's cat connection makes this set a compelling choice for physics enthusiasts, science communicators, students, and anyone whose writing engages with quantum mechanics, philosophy of science, or the history of physics; using both inks together — green for one voice, blue for another — creates a visual dialogue that enacts the paired-states concept of the set's namesake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-ink journaling and creative writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the chromatic harmony of the green and blue pair, and the echoing sheen palettes of both inks, make Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat a natural choice for writers who use multiple inks within a single journal or notebook; the inks are visually distinct but compositionally related, producing pages of genuine coherence and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic calligraphy and expressive lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Schrödinger's colour-shifting sheen and Cat's shimmer-and-sheen combination produce page qualities of extraordinary visual drama at stub and italic nib sizes; a natural choice for display lettering, title pages, and any calligraphic work where visual impact is the primary goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnotation and dual-colour note-taking\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vivid green and classic cobalt blue are sufficiently distinct to function as a colour-coded annotation pair; legible and characterful at fine to medium nib sizes; a practical and visually rewarding alternative to standard highlighter-and-pen annotation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks are among the most photogenic in the Colorverse catalogue; Schrödinger's colour-shifting sheen is most spectacular under natural or raking light on Tomoe River; Cat's silver shimmer and pink sheen are most dramatic under direct light; side-by-side swab photography of the pair showcases the echoing sheen palette most clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk collection display\u003c\/strong\u003e — the matched 65ml and 15ml teardrop bottles in the constellation presentation box are among the most display-worthy formats in the Colorverse range; the green-and-blue pair reads beautifully on a shelf as a coherent visual unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Multiverse Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMultiverse is Colorverse's Season 3 collection — a series of six paired sets built on concepts of harmony, symmetry, and the fundamental paired relationships that structure the universe. Where Season 1's Spaceward drew its palette from the deep personalities of space and Season 2's Astrophysics turned to the forces of physics, Multiverse explores the universe at the level of relationship: each set pairs two inks that are formulated as complements, with echoing sheen or shimmer effects that create a coherent chromatic bond between the two bottles. Schrödinger \u0026amp; Cat, as No. 21\/22, is one of the most celebrated sets in the Multiverse series — the quantum mechanics concept, the colour-shifting sheen of Schrödinger, and the Glistening shimmer of Cat combine to make it one of the most conceptually and visually complete sets in the Colorverse catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Colorverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse is a Seoul-based fountain pen ink studio dedicated to translating the wonder of the cosmos — and the quieter wonders of everyday life — into thoughtfully formulated, plant-based fountain pen inks. Founded in South Korea, Colorverse inks are made with plant-origin colorants and solvents, treated for hydration and antibacterial stability, and designed to maintain a neutral pH range for safe, long-term use in all fountain pens. Distributed internationally and available in Canada through select retailers, each Colorverse ink carries a number, a name, and a story. Shop the full Colorverse collection at Shosai — Ottawa and Gatineau's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSchrödinger (No. 21)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eCat (No. 22)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 3: Multiverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 3: Multiverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 22\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSchrödinger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSchrödinger's cat thought experiment (1935)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eThe observer in Schrödinger's paradox\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e65ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink (Glistening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium grass green \/ Kelly green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium cobalt blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium; light grass to deep forest green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium; light to deep cobalt blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFine silver shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; colour-shifting black \/ pink \/ electric blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; intense pink with dark red at pooling points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage to good; moderate wetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage to good; moderate wetness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~40 seconds (Rhodia, medium nib)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~50 seconds (Rhodia, medium nib)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeutral to slightly alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeutral to slightly alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, stub recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, stub recommended; EF not recommended for sheen\/shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass teardrop-base bottles (65ml + 15ml) in constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and bookmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109863239905,"sku":"21\u002622","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/Schrodinger_Cat.jpg?v=1773959661"},{"product_id":"colorverse-no-49-50-felicette-glistening-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Colorverse No. 49\/50 Félicette \u0026 Félicette Glistening — Vivid Pink-Red with Gold Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse No. 49\/50 Félicette \u0026amp; Félicette Glistening — Vivid Pink-Red with Gold Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 49\/50 Félicette \u0026amp; Félicette Glistening is a two-ink fountain pen set from Season 4: Trailblazer in Space — Colorverse's series dedicated to the pioneers of spaceflight, human and otherwise. This set honours Félicette, the French tuxedo cat who became the first feline in space on 18 October 1963, launched aboard a Véronique AG1 sounding rocket from the Algerian Sahara as part of France's space programme. Félicette survived the flight, was recovered successfully, and remained the only cat to have travelled to space — a fact that took decades to receive the recognition it deserved. The ink translates her story into colour with characteristic Colorverse precision: a vivid, electric pink-red that carries the celebratory energy of a pioneering moment, bright enough to be unmistakable and saturated enough to carry genuine chromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set pairs two expressions of the same base colour: No. 49 Félicette, the 65ml standard dye ink with no shimmer, and No. 50 Félicette Glistening, the 15ml companion loaded with one of the densest and most celebrated gold shimmer effects in the Colorverse Glistening catalogue. The standard bottle is pure colour — vivid, direct, and festive; the Glistening bottle adds a rich, deep yellow-gold shimmer that transforms the pink-red base into something genuinely dazzling. Reviewers describe the Glistening shimmer as an absolute stunner, incredibly sparkly, and among the deepest and most richly distributed gold shimmer effects available in any fountain pen ink. Félicette Glistening is also available separately in a 30ml bottle for those who want more of the shimmer version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set arrives in Colorverse's signature constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and a bookmark themed to the Trailblazer in Space series. Available at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes Félicette \u0026amp; Félicette Glistening Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePink-red is one of the most emotionally immediate colour spaces in fountain pen ink — and one of the most difficult to execute with genuine chromatic authority. Too cool and the ink reads as candy or juvenile; too warm and it loses the specific vivid energy that makes a pink-red compelling; too dark and the celebratory register disappears entirely. Félicette navigates the space with the precision of its namesake's historic flight: a vivid, electric pink-red that reads as both pink and red depending on context, with a candy-apple brightness that is festive without being frivolous and saturated enough to carry real presence on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat distinguishes Félicette within the pink-red category, and what distinguishes this set from a single-ink purchase, is the Glistening companion. Félicette Glistening is not a shimmer ink that happens to be pink — it is a pink-red ink in which the gold shimmer is so dense, so evenly distributed, and so visually dominant that it fundamentally changes the character of the base colour. The gold shimmer against the pink-red base creates a warm, luminous, almost metallic effect that reviewers consistently describe in superlatives — absolute stunner, mesmerizing, the kind of shimmer that makes you want to buy a larger bottle. In a stub nib or dip pen application on premium paper, the effect is, by any standard, extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pairing also carries a historical and emotional weight that is unusual in the ink world. Félicette's story — a cat launched into space by France in 1963, recovered safely, and then largely forgotten for decades — is one of genuine poignancy. Writing with her ink is a small act of remembrance for a pioneering life that deserved more recognition than it received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFélicette (No. 49) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 49 Félicette is a vivid, electric pink-red — a bright, saturated colour in the candy-apple register that sits between hot pink and true red without fully resolving into either. In the bottle, it presents as a rich, vibrant pink-red with an almost luminous quality. On the page, it dries to a confident, fully saturated pink-red that holds its chromatic energy well across nib sizes and paper types: vivid and festive at medium to broad sizes, bright and clearly readable at fine sizes, and never muted or flat regardless of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWriters and reviewers describe the base as bright pink-red, candy-apple pink, vivid pinkish-red, hot pink with red depth, or a celebratory red that leans pink in fine strokes and warms toward red in broader applications — a colour that is energetic, joyful, and immediately attention-commanding on the page. The pink-red balance shifts subtly with nib size and ink load: fine nibs read as vivid pink; broader nibs and swab applications reveal the red and orange undertones that give the colour its depth and warmth. On premium papers with broader nibs, the full tonal range — from bright candy pink to deeper red — is most apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSubtle and secondary. Félicette is not primarily a shading ink — the vivid, saturated base colour is the dominant visual feature, and the shading is present but not the reason to use this ink. In broad nib applications and swab samples on premium papers such as Tomoe River, a gentle tonal gradient is visible — lighter, brighter pink in thinner strokes shifting to a slightly deeper, warmer red in heavily saturated areas. On standard copy paper and at fine nib sizes, shading is minimal to absent. Writers who prioritise expressive shading should note that Félicette's character comes primarily from its colour intensity rather than tonal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Félicette does not develop a metallic sheen on any paper surface under any conditions. The visual impact of the ink comes entirely from the vivid pink-red base and its subtle shading gradient. Writers who prefer clean, sheen-free inks will find Félicette a reliable and consistent choice with no unexpected iridescent edge effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Félicette (No. 49) is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles. The writing experience is clean, uninterrupted, and completely free of particle residue. No shimmer means no particle settling in the bottle, no feed channel buildup, and no maintenance considerations beyond standard dye-ink care. Safe for all pens including vintage and fine-nibbed instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFélicette Glistening (No. 50) — 15ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 50 Félicette Glistening shares the identical base colour as No. 49 Félicette — the same vivid, electric pink-red — but the gold shimmer is so dense and so richly distributed that it fundamentally transforms the visual character of the ink on the page. Where Félicette alone reads as vivid and festive, Félicette Glistening reads as dazzling: the gold shimmer catches the light at every angle, adding a warm, luminous, metallic dimension to the pink-red base that makes the ink appear to glow. In the bottle, the gold shimmer particles are clearly visible against the pink-red base; on the page, they distribute evenly across each stroke, creating a consistent sparkle that is most spectacular in broader nib applications and most visible under natural or raking light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSubtle, as with the standard version. The dense gold shimmer is the dominant visual feature of Félicette Glistening; the base colour's gentle tonal gradient is present in broad applications on premium papers but is secondary to the shimmer effect. On standard papers and at fine nib sizes, shading is minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Félicette Glistening, like the standard version, develops no metallic sheen. The visual complexity comes entirely from the pink-red base and the gold shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDense, rich, deep yellow-gold — and extraordinary. The gold shimmer in Félicette Glistening is consistently described by reviewers as among the most generous and most visually impressive in the Colorverse Glistening catalogue and among fountain pen inks broadly. The shimmer particles are deep yellow-gold rather than pale or brassy — a warm, rich gold that complements the pink-red base with chromatic warmth rather than chromatic conflict. The distribution is dense enough that every stroke carries visible sparkle; the particle size is fine enough that the shimmer does not overwhelm the base colour or create an uneven, clumpy appearance. In stub nib, broad nib, and dip pen applications on premium papers, the gold shimmer is most spectacular — filling the broad strokes with a carpet of warm gold that transforms each letterform into something genuinely dazzling. Reviewers describe the effect as festive, mesmerizing, an absolute stunner, and the kind of shimmer that makes you want to buy the largest bottle available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe shimmer performs best on smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow the particles to remain on the surface rather than being absorbed into the paper fibre. Shake gently before each use to redistribute settled particles; flush every 4–6 weeks as standard shimmer-ink care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFélicette (No. 49) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; well-behaved; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–30 seconds on quality papers; ~5 seconds on copy paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7.1 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eFélicette Glistening (No. 50) — 15ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; well-behaved; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–30 seconds on quality papers; ~5 seconds on copy paper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense deep yellow-gold shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7.1 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks are water-based dye inks with plant-origin colorants, pH 7.1 neutral, non-fluorescent, non-toxic, and safe for all fountain pens including vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of Félicette \u0026amp; Félicette Glistening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks reward smooth, slow-absorbing papers that allow the vivid pink-red to saturate fully and, in the case of Félicette Glistening, allow the gold shimmer particles to remain on the surface where they are most visible:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive paper for both inks and especially for Félicette Glistening; the slow-absorbing surface keeps gold shimmer particles on the surface at maximum visibility; the pink-red base reads at full chromatic depth and warmth; the subtle shading gradient is most apparent here; the full dazzling character of Félicette Glistening is most completely expressed on Tomoe River with a broad or stub nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent and reliable results; vivid pink-red fully expressed; Félicette Glistening's gold shimmer distributes well and is clearly visible; a practical everyday choice for experiencing both inks at their best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; full pink-red saturation on both inks; Glistening shimmer clearly present; the white pages provide a clean, high-contrast ground that makes the vivid pink-red and gold shimmer particularly striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidori MD Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface supports good colour development and shimmer visibility; a reliable pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions with either ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional for basic legibility at fine nib sizes; Félicette Glistening's shimmer significantly less visible as particles are absorbed into the paper fibre; dry time very fast (~5 seconds); shading minimal; not recommended for the full visual experience of either ink, particularly the Glistening version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor maximum shimmer performance with Félicette Glistening, prioritise Tomoe River or Rhodia with a medium, broad, or stub nib. The gold shimmer is the reason to use the Glistening version; the paper and nib choice determine whether it dazzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks reward broader nibs that deposit sufficient ink for the vivid pink-red to read at full saturation. Félicette Glistening additionally requires generous ink deposit for the gold shimmer to distribute most spectacularly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most dazzling shimmer and most vivid colour saturation for both inks; Félicette Glistening's gold shimmer is most spectacular at broad stub widths, filling thick strokes with a carpet of warm gold; the variation between thick and thin strokes showcases the gold shimmer most dramatically; the definitive choice for experiencing Félicette Glistening at its most extraordinary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid pink-red at full saturation; Félicette Glistening's gold shimmer clearly visible and evenly distributed; the recommended everyday choice for getting the most from both inks; festive and characterful in everyday writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks read as vivid, bright pink at fine sizes; clean and legible; Félicette Glistening's shimmer reduced but present in longer strokes; a practical choice where legibility takes precedence over maximum shimmer display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks fully functional; vivid pink-red remains legible and bright; Félicette Glistening's shimmer minimal at very fine sizes; recommended where precise fine-line work takes priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyedropper pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent pairing for Félicette Glistening in particular; high ink volume ensures consistent shimmer distribution and sustained sparkle throughout the fill; particularly effective for extended artistic or calligraphic work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptionally well-suited to Félicette Glistening; the dense gold shimmer is most spectacular in dip pen applications with generous ink loads; the broad strokes of dip pen calligraphy showcase the full depth and warmth of the gold shimmer against the vivid pink-red base; a natural choice for celebratory lettering, artistic titles, and any work where maximum visual impact is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFélicette (No. 49) is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles — low-maintenance, no clogging risk, safe for all pens. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use. Félicette Glistening (No. 50) is a shimmer ink — shake gently before each use to redistribute settled gold shimmer particles, and flush every 4–6 weeks as standard shimmer-ink care. Both inks are pH 7.1 neutral and safe for all pen materials including vintage rubber sacs, modern resins, and celluloid. Compatible with all standard converter and cartridge systems. Note: Félicette Glistening is best suited to pens with medium to broad nibs and open feeds; fine and extra-fine nibs may restrict shimmer particle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCelebratory and commemorative writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vivid pink-red and the story of Félicette make this set a natural choice for celebrations, dedications, and any writing that calls for a colour with genuine emotional energy; the festive character of the ink suits birthday correspondence, anniversary notes, congratulatory cards, and any occasion where the writing itself should feel like a celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic calligraphy and expressive lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Félicette Glistening's dense gold shimmer and vivid pink-red base produce page qualities of extraordinary visual drama at stub and italic nib sizes; particularly effective for title pages, display lettering, greeting card calligraphy, and any lettering work where maximum visual impact is the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJournaling and personal writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vivid, festive character of Félicette makes it a natural choice for journal entries that mark significant moments, personal milestones, or simply days that deserve a colour more alive than black or blue; Félicette Glistening adds an additional layer of visual celebration that makes each page feel special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace and science writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Félicette connection makes this set a compelling choice for space enthusiasts, science historians, animal welfare advocates, and anyone whose writing engages with the history of spaceflight and its often-overlooked participants; using this ink is a small but genuine act of remembrance for a pioneering cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed-media art and illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with dip pens and brush application; the vivid pink-red and gold shimmer of Félicette Glistening add warm, luminous colour to mixed-media artwork, illustrated journals, and any artistic context where a festive, dazzling pink-red with gold sparkle is a compositional asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks are among the most photogenic in the Colorverse Trailblazer in Space series; Félicette Glistening's gold shimmer is most spectacular under natural or raking light on Tomoe River; side-by-side swab photography of both inks shows the transformation that the gold shimmer creates against the shared pink-red base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Trailblazer in Space Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTrailblazer in Space is Colorverse's Season 4 collection, dedicated to the pioneers of spaceflight — the individuals, animals, and missions that pushed the boundaries of human knowledge by venturing beyond the atmosphere. Where earlier Colorverse seasons explored the cosmos itself, Trailblazer in Space turns to the explorers: the first people and creatures to leave Earth, the missions that defined an era, and the stories that deserve to be remembered. Félicette, as No. 49\/50, occupies a particularly poignant place in the series — a cat launched into space by France in 1963, recovered safely, and then largely forgotten until a crowdfunded memorial statue was unveiled in Paris in 2019. Her ink is vivid, electric, and celebratory: the colour of a moment that deserved more recognition than it received, rendered in dye on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Colorverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse is a Seoul-based fountain pen ink studio dedicated to translating the wonder of the cosmos — and the quieter wonders of everyday life — into thoughtfully formulated, plant-based fountain pen inks. Founded in South Korea, Colorverse inks are made with plant-origin colorants and solvents, treated for hydration and antibacterial stability, and designed to maintain a neutral pH range for safe, long-term use in all fountain pens. Distributed internationally and available in Canada through select retailers, each Colorverse ink carries a number, a name, and a story. Shop the full Colorverse collection at Shosai — Ottawa and Gatineau's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFélicette (No. 49)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eFélicette Glistening (No. 50)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 4: Trailblazer in Space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 4: Trailblazer in Space\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFélicette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFélicette Glistening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFélicette, first cat in space (18 October 1963)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFélicette, first cat in space (18 October 1963)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e65ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15ml (also available in 30ml single bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink (Glistening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVivid pink-red \/ candy-apple pinkish-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eVivid pink-red \/ candy-apple pinkish-red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSubtle; minimal on standard papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSubtle; secondary to shimmer effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense deep yellow-gold shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; well-behaved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; well-behaved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–30 seconds (quality papers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~20–30 seconds (quality papers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7.1 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7.1 (neutral)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBest suited to medium, broad, and stub nibs; fine nibs may restrict shimmer flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAll nib sizes; broader nibs for full saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, stub recommended; EF not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass teardrop-base bottles (65ml + 15ml) in constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and bookmark. Félicette Glistening also available separately in 30ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109913473249,"sku":"49\u002650","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/Felicette_FelicetteGlistening.jpg?v=1773961395"},{"product_id":"colorverse-no-88-89-pillars-of-creation-mystic-mountain-fountain-pen-ink","title":"Colorverse No. 88\/89 Pillars of Creation \u0026 Mystic Mountain — Deep Purple with Green Sheen \u0026 Dusty Blue with Pink Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eColorverse No. 88\/89 Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain — Deep Purple with Green Sheen \u0026amp; Dusty Blue with Pink Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink Set (65ml + 15ml)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse No. 88\/89 Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain is a two-ink fountain pen set from Season 7: Eye on the Universe — Colorverse's series dedicated to the most iconic images produced by the Hubble Space Telescope and humanity's extended vision of the cosmos. The set draws its names from two of the most celebrated astronomical photographs ever taken: the Pillars of Creation, the towering columns of interstellar gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula first photographed by Hubble in 1995 and reshoot in higher resolution in 2014, and the Mystic Mountain, the turbulent, craggy peak of gas and dust in the Carina Nebula captured by Hubble in 2010. Both images share a quality of sublime visual drama — structures of extraordinary scale rendered in colours that no human eye could see unaided, translated by Hubble's instruments into images that permanently changed how we understand the cosmos as a visual experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe inks translate those images with characteristic Colorverse precision. Pillars of Creation (No. 88) is a deep, saturated grape purple with a spectacular wild green sheen — a colour that carries the density and drama of the nebula's towering gas columns, with an iridescent green sheen at pooling points that mirrors the specific chromatic complexity of the original image. Mystic Mountain (No. 89) is a dusty, serene cornflower blue-grey with dense rose-gold shimmer particles — a colour that captures the luminous, atmospheric quality of the Carina Nebula's peak, with pink-copper shimmer that adds a genuinely magical dimension to every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs a Season 7 Eye on the Universe set, Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain represent two complementary visual registers: the deep, dramatic sheen of Pillars and the dreamy, shimmering lightness of Mystic Mountain. Used together, they produce pages of genuine astronomical beauty. The set arrives in Colorverse's signature constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and a bookmark themed to the Eye on the Universe series. Mystic Mountain is also available separately in a 30ml bottle. Available at Shosai (shosai.ca) in Gatineau \/ Ottawa — with in-store pickup (J9J 0K6) and Canada-wide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat Makes Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe pairing of a deep purple sheen ink with a dusty blue shimmer ink is, on paper, a straightforward complementary contrast. What makes Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain exceptional is the specific quality of each effect — and the degree to which both effects exceed what the base colour descriptions alone suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePillars of Creation's green sheen is the kind of effect that stops experienced ink collectors mid-stroke. Deep grape purple is a characterful and historically well-populated colour space; deep grape purple with a wild, massive green sheen that floods pooling points and stroke edges with a vivid iridescence is a genuinely rare proposition. The green is not a subtle edge glimmer — reviewers consistently describe it as wild, massive, spectacular, and the defining reason to own this ink. On Tomoe River under natural light, the green sheen transforms the ink from a beautiful purple into something that looks like it belongs in the nebula that inspired it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer occupies a different register entirely. The dusty cornflower blue-grey base is serene and atmospheric; the dense rose-gold shimmer particles add a warm, luminous, almost otherworldly sparkle that reviewers describe as magical. This is the ink that introduces many writers to Colorverse — a blue that is unlike any standard blue, with a shimmer effect that is unlike any standard shimmer, and a combination that produces pages of genuine visual wonder. Many who encounter Mystic Mountain for the first time describe it as the ink that made them understand what shimmer ink could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTogether, the two inks form one of the most celebrated pairings in the Colorverse catalogue — a set that is consistently cited among Season 7's most rewarding entries and among the most visually spectacular ink sets available from any Korean brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePillars of Creation (No. 88) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 88 Pillars of Creation is a deep, saturated grape purple — a rich, dense mulberry-to-aubergine purple with a subtle red-leaning warmth that prevents it from reading as cool or blue-toned. In the bottle, it presents as a deep, almost opaque purple with a jewel-like chromatic depth. On the page, it dries to a confident, fully saturated deep purple that holds its intensity well across nib sizes and paper types: rich and dramatic at medium to broad sizes, legible and clearly purple at fine sizes, and never thin or muted regardless of ink load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWriters and reviewers describe the base as deep grape purple, rich mulberry, dark aubergine, or a deep saturated purple that leans slightly warm and red rather than cool and blue — a colour that is dense, dramatic, and immediately commanding on the page. The red-leaning warmth distinguishes Pillars of Creation from cooler blue-purples in the catalogue; it reads as a wine-adjacent purple rather than a violet, with a richness that suits both everyday writing and artistic applications equally well. Comparisons are frequently made to Lamy Dark Lilac, with Pillars of Creation generally described as slightly bluer and more saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium and clearly present, most rewarding at broader nib sizes and on premium papers. Pillars of Creation shades from a slightly lighter, warmer purple in thinner strokes to a deeper, denser, richer grape at pooling points and heavier stroke areas. The shading gradient — lighter warm purple to deep dense grape — is clearly visible on quality papers with medium and broader nibs, adding tonal complexity to what is already a chromatic rich base. The shading is not the primary visual feature of this ink — that role belongs to the green sheen — but it contributes meaningfully to the ink's overall depth and rewards attention on premium papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIntense, spectacular, and wild. The green sheen is the defining characteristic of Pillars of Creation and one of the most celebrated sheen effects in the Season 7 collection. At pooling points and saturated stroke areas, the ink develops a vivid, iridescent green sheen that stands in dramatic chromatic opposition to the deep grape purple base — a colour combination that directly evokes the specific chromatic drama of the Pillars of Creation nebula image, where deep purples and vivid greens coexist in the same frame. The sheen is not a subtle edge effect; reviewers consistently describe it as wild, massive, spectacular, and the primary reason to own the ink. On Tomoe River under natural or raking light, the green sheen floods pooling points and stroke edges with a vivid iridescence that transforms the ink's visual character entirely. On Cosmo Air Light paper, the sheen shifts toward gold-green. The sheen performs best on smooth, slow-absorbing papers with medium to broad or stub nibs; on standard papers, it diminishes significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Pillars of Creation is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles. The visual complexity — deep grape purple base, medium shading, spectacular wild green sheen — comes entirely from the dye formulation and its interaction with paper surface. No particle clogging risk; low-maintenance; safe for all pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eMystic Mountain (No. 89) — 15ml Glistening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eColour\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo. 89 Mystic Mountain is a dusty cornflower blue-grey — a soft, atmospheric blue with grey undertones that give it a serene, misty quality entirely distinct from bright or saturated blues. In the bottle, it presents as a pale, somewhat translucent blue-grey with visible shimmer particles suspended throughout. On the page, it dries to a gentle, medium-light blue-grey that reads as calm and luminous: expressive and atmospheric at broader nib sizes where the shimmer distributes fully, softer and more muted at fine sizes where the grey undertones become more apparent. The dusty, slightly desaturated quality of the base is part of the ink's identity — it is not trying to be a vivid blue, but rather a blue that captures the specific atmospheric quality of a nebula image: soft, hazy, and luminous all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWriters and reviewers describe the base as dusty cornflower blue, pale pigeon blue, blue-grey, pale periwinkle, or a calm dusky blue with grey warmth — a colour that is serene, contemplative, and more visually interesting than its palette description suggests, particularly once the rose-gold shimmer activates at broader nib sizes. Fine nib writing tends toward a softer, more muted blue-grey; broad nib writing reveals the full atmospheric depth of the base alongside the shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShading\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMedium to high, with notable tonal complexity. Mystic Mountain shades from a lighter, slightly greener blue in fine strokes to a deeper, more saturated blue-grey at pooling points and heavier stroke areas, with some strokes developing a subtle yellow-green quality in transition zones. The shading range — light cornflower to blue-grey, with occasional yellow-green flashes in mid-tones — is broader and more complex than the base colour alone suggests, and adds atmospheric depth to an already evocative colour. Reviewers note blue-to-grey tones on loops and overlapping lines, with the full shading complexity most apparent on Tomoe River and Rhodia with medium to broad nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eSheen\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNone. Mystic Mountain develops no metallic sheen on any paper surface. The visual complexity comes entirely from the dusty blue-grey base, the expressive shading, and above all the rose-gold shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-sm font-bold\"\u003eShimmer\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDense, warm, rose-gold — and magical. The rose-gold shimmer in Mystic Mountain is one of the most distinctive shimmer effects in the Colorverse Glistening catalogue and a significant reason for the ink's enduring reputation as an entry point to the Colorverse range. The shimmer particles are a warm pink-copper rose-gold rather than a standard silver or yellow-gold — a colour that complements the dusty blue-grey base with a chromatic warmth that creates a genuinely otherworldly effect, as if the atmospheric haze of the Mystic Mountain nebula had been rendered in luminous copper-pink light. The distribution is dense enough that every broad stroke carries visible sparkle; the particle colour is warm enough to stand out dramatically against the cool blue-grey base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReviewers consistently describe the effect as magical, dreamlike, and unlike any other shimmer ink — a combination of dusty blue-grey base and rose-gold shimmer that produces pages of genuine visual wonder. In broad nib, stub, and dip pen applications on premium papers, the shimmer is most spectacular; in fine nib applications, the shimmer is reduced but the dusty blue-grey base remains characterful. Shake gently before each use to redistribute settled particles; flush every 4–6 weeks as standard shimmer-ink care. Note that Mystic Mountain is a wet writer — the generous flow contributes to shimmer distribution but extends dry time on premium papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eInk Properties at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePillars of Creation (No. 88) — 65ml\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~30 seconds on Rhodia with medium nib\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; wild green; gold-green on Cosmo Air Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eMystic Mountain (No. 89) — 15ml Glistening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWet writer; generous and smooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e30+ seconds on quality papers; prone to smudging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense rose-gold \/ pink-copper shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks are water-based dye inks, pH neutral, non-toxic, and safe for all fountain pens including vintage instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow to Get the Most Out of Pillars of Creation \u0026amp; Mystic Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Paper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks are effects inks — Pillars of Creation for its green sheen, Mystic Mountain for its rose-gold shimmer — and both require smooth, slow-absorbing papers to perform at their most spectacular. Paper choice is more consequential for these inks than for most:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe River (52gsm or 68gsm)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the definitive paper for both inks; Pillars of Creation's wild green sheen is most spectacular here, flooding pooling points and stroke edges with vivid iridescence under natural or raking light; Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer distributes at maximum density and visibility; shading on both inks most active and most beautiful; the full visual drama of the set is most completely expressed on Tomoe River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosmo Air Light\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly noteworthy for Pillars of Creation, where the sheen shifts toward a gold-green iridescence on this paper; a premium paper choice for sheen enthusiasts who want to explore how the ink's effect changes across paper surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhodia \/ Clairefontaine\u003c\/strong\u003e — excellent and reliable results for both inks; Pillars of Creation's green sheen develops clearly; Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer distributes well; the practical everyday choice for experiencing both inks at their best\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeuchtturm1917\u003c\/strong\u003e — good overall performance; deep purple saturation on Pillars; blue-grey saturation and shimmer clearly present on Mystic Mountain; a natural pairing for bullet journaling and daily logging with both inks in rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidori MD Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surface supports good colour development and effects visibility for both inks; a reliable pairing for journaling and extended writing sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard copy paper\u003c\/strong\u003e — functional at fine nib sizes for basic legibility; Pillars of Creation's green sheen largely absent; Mystic Mountain's shimmer significantly less visible; not recommended for the full visual experience of either ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor both inks, prioritise Tomoe River or Rhodia with medium, broad, or stub nibs. The sheen and shimmer effects are the primary reason to use these inks; the paper and nib choice determine whether they appear at full intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Nibs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth inks reward wetter, broader nibs that deposit sufficient ink for their respective effects to develop fully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStub and cursive italic nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — the highest-intensity effects for both inks; Pillars of Creation's wild green sheen most spectacular at broad stub widths; Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer most densely distributed and most luminous; the definitive choice for experiencing both inks at their most visually extraordinary; the variation between thick and thin strokes showcases both sheen and shimmer most dramatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium and broad nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — green sheen on Pillars clearly visible and active; Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer evenly distributed and clearly present; the recommended everyday choice for the full visual character of both inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pillars of Creation reads as a rich, legible deep purple; green sheen reduced but present at pooling points; Mystic Mountain reads as a soft dusty blue-grey; shimmer reduced but present in longer strokes; a practical choice where legibility takes precedence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-fine nibs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks fully functional at fine sizes; Pillars of Creation remains a characterful deep purple; Mystic Mountain tends toward a soft muted blue-grey; effects largely absent at very fine sizes; recommended only where fine line precision is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyedropper pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — an excellent pairing for both inks, particularly Mystic Mountain; high ink volume ensures consistent shimmer distribution and sustained effect performance; the generous flow of Mystic Mountain benefits from eyedropper volume for extended artistic work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDip pens\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptionally well-suited to both inks' visual drama; Pillars of Creation's wild green sheen and Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer are most spectacular in dip pen applications with generous ink loads; a natural choice for astronomical-themed calligraphy, expressive lettering, and any artistic work where the visual drama of both inks is a compositional centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003ePen Maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePillars of Creation (No. 88) is a pure dye ink with no shimmer particles — low-maintenance, no clogging risk, safe for all pens. Flush every 4–6 weeks under normal use. Mystic Mountain (No. 89) is a Glistening shimmer ink — shake gently before each use to redistribute settled rose-gold shimmer particles, and flush every 4–6 weeks as standard shimmer-ink care. Both inks are pH neutral and safe for all pen materials. Note: Mystic Mountain is a wet writer with a slower dry time on quality papers — allow adequate drying time to avoid smudging, particularly on Tomoe River. Mystic Mountain is best suited to pens with medium to broad nibs and open feeds; fine nibs may restrict shimmer particle flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstronomical and space writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the direct connection to two of Hubble's most iconic images makes this set a natural choice for space enthusiasts, astronomy students, science writers, and anyone whose writing engages with the visual language of the cosmos; the inks translate the specific chromatic character of each nebula image with unusual fidelity, making them a genuinely appropriate choice for astronomical themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic calligraphy and expressive lettering\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pillars of Creation's wild green sheen and Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer produce page qualities of extraordinary visual drama at stub and italic nib sizes; particularly effective for display lettering, title pages, and any calligraphic work where the visual drama of deep purple-green iridescence or dusty blue rose-gold shimmer is a compositional asset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-ink journaling and creative writing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the deep purple and dusty blue-grey are visually distinct but tonally harmonious; using both inks within a single journal or notebook produces pages of genuine chromatic complexity and astronomical beauty; the sheen and shimmer effects echo each other across the pair in a way that makes the two inks feel compositionally related\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNature and science illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with dip pens and brush application; Pillars of Creation's deep purple and green sheen are particularly effective for botanical and night-sky illustration; Mystic Mountain's dusty blue-grey and rose-gold shimmer suit atmospheric landscape, cloud, and nebula illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFountain pen photography and swatching\u003c\/strong\u003e — both inks are among the most photogenic in the Colorverse catalogue; Pillars of Creation's wild green sheen is most dramatic under natural or raking light on Tomoe River; Mystic Mountain's rose-gold shimmer is most spectacular under direct light; side-by-side swab photography of both inks shows the complementary drama of sheen and shimmer most clearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInk collection display\u003c\/strong\u003e — the matched 65ml and 15ml teardrop bottles in the constellation presentation box are among the most visually striking in the Colorverse range; the deep purple and dusty blue-grey pair reads beautifully on a shelf as a coherent astronomical unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout the Eye on the Universe Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEye on the Universe is Colorverse's Season 7 collection, dedicated to the most iconic and transformative images produced by the Hubble Space Telescope — images that permanently expanded humanity's visual understanding of the cosmos. Since its launch in 1990, Hubble has produced photographs of nebulae, galaxies, and deep-field images that combine scientific precision with extraordinary visual beauty, giving form and colour to structures that exist at scales beyond direct human perception. Season 7 translates the chromatic drama of those images into ink, with each colour in the series drawing its palette from a specific Hubble photograph. Pillars of Creation and Mystic Mountain, as No. 88 and No. 89, represent two of the series' most visually compelling entries — inks that carry the specific colour energy of their source images with unusual fidelity and produce some of the most spectacular effects in the Colorverse catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAbout Colorverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eColorverse is a Seoul-based fountain pen ink studio dedicated to translating the wonder of the cosmos — and the quieter wonders of everyday life — into thoughtfully formulated, plant-based fountain pen inks. Founded in South Korea, Colorverse inks are made with plant-origin colorants and solvents, treated for hydration and antibacterial stability, and designed to maintain a neutral pH range for safe, long-term use in all fountain pens. Distributed internationally and available in Canada through select retailers, each Colorverse ink carries a number, a name, and a story. Shop the full Colorverse collection at Shosai — Ottawa and Gatineau's home for Japanese and Korean stationery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003ePillars of Creation (No. 88)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eMystic Mountain (No. 89)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eColorverse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 7: Eye on the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSeason 7: Eye on the Universe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNo. 89\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePillars of Creation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMystic Mountain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspiration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePillars of Creation, Eagle Nebula — Hubble Space Telescope (1995, 2014)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMystic Mountain, Carina Nebula — Hubble Space Telescope (2010)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSouth Korea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e65ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e15ml (also available in 30ml single bottle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWater-based dye ink (Glistening)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDeep grape purple \/ mulberry with red-leaning warmth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDusty cornflower blue-grey \/ pale periwinkle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium; lighter warm purple to deep dense grape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium to high; light cornflower to blue-grey with yellow-green flashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense rose-gold \/ pink-copper shimmer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh; wild green; gold-green on Cosmo Air Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eAverage; smooth and consistent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWet writer; generous and smooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~30 seconds (Rhodia, medium nib)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e30+ seconds; prone to smudging on quality papers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePen Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSafe for all pen materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBest suited to medium, broad, stub nibs; fine nibs may restrict shimmer flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, stub recommended for sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMedium, broad, stub recommended; EF not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass teardrop-base bottles (65ml + 15ml) in constellation-decorated presentation box with illustrated stickers and bookmark. Mystic Mountain also available separately in 30ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eAvailable at Shosai — Ottawa–Gatineau\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShosai (shosai.ca) is a fine stationery boutique serving the Ottawa–Gatineau National Capital Region. We carry a curated selection of premium fountain pen inks, papers, and writing instruments from the world's most respected stationery brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📍 In-store pickup: Gatineau, QC — J9J 0K6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🛵 Local delivery: Available in the Ottawa–Gatineau area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚚 Canada-wide shipping available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🇫🇷 Service bilingue — français et anglais\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhether you are new to fountain pens or a seasoned collector, Shosai is your local destination for inks that go beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shosai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109952041185,"sku":"88\u002689","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/files\/PillarsofCreation_MysticMountain.jpg?v=1773963821"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/8032\/1249\/collections\/colorverse_logos_2.jpg?v=1773947943","url":"https:\/\/shosai.ca\/collections\/colorverse.oembed","provider":"Shosai","version":"1.0","type":"link"}