{"product_id":"a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x3ml","title":"A Naturalist's Notebook — Pennonia Dual-Shading Ink Sampler, 6 × 3 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix colors gathered from the field, the river and the old rooftops of Hungary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePennonia makes its inks by hand in small batches, and its shading inks are among the most beautiful we have written with: colors that split and shift as they dry, so a single line holds two or three tones. This Boston Lore Studio set gathers six of them into 3 mL glass vials, presented in a gift box with an illustrated card for each ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour dual-shading Hungarian inks — Patina, Lichen, Lilac and Danube — joined by two vivid companions, Ragi and Róka Koma, for contrast. The companions are there for warmth: a soft coral and a fox orange that make the cooler shading inks sing on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eThe Six Inks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatina\u003c\/strong\u003e (shading) — the green-blue of weathered copper on old rooftops; a soft teal that deepens where it pools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLichen \/ Zuzmó\u003c\/strong\u003e (multichromatic shading) — quiet growth on stone and bark, the kind Thoreau noticed on his walks; pale leafy green that pools into putty and bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac \/ Orgona\u003c\/strong\u003e (dual-shading) — a spring blossom of memory and longing; pastel lilac that shades into lavender and blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanube \/ Danuvius\u003c\/strong\u003e (multichromatic shading) — named for the great river that runs through Hungary; pastel blue that gives way to violet and pink on many papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRagi\u003c\/strong\u003e (vivid companion) — Hungarian for bubble gum, the field notebook's playful page; a soft peach-coral with gentle shading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRóka Koma \/ Fox Friend\u003c\/strong\u003e (vivid companion) — \"Brother Fox\" of Hungarian folk tales, glimpsed at the edge of the field; a bright orange-red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eA Thoughtful Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach set arrives in a gift box lined with tissue, with an illustrated card describing every ink. It is a ready-made present for a fountain pen friend, a letter writer or a journal keeper, and an easy way to try a whole palette of Pennonia before choosing a full bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eBest in Broad or Wet Nibs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePennonia inks are light and delicate. Best in medium-broad or wet nibs, where the shading really shows. In very fine nibs, the softer colors such as Lilac and Lichen can read pale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × 3 mL Pennonia fountain pen ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass vials with screw caps, each labeled with the ink name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated ink card for each color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-decanted by Boston Lore Studio using clean, dedicated tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a gift box with tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk made by Pennonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eA Note from the Archive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese samples are independently decanted and packaged by Boston Lore Studio from authentic Pennonia bottles. The full bottles in the photos are shown for reference and are not included. Color and shading will vary with your pen, paper, and light. Sets are made in small batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eAt the Writing Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrite the same sentence in all six and watch each one dry. The shading inks change most in the last few seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant more of each color? The same six inks come in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x5ml\"\u003e6 × 5 mL Naturalist's Notebook set\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/3ml-ink-bottles\"\u003ecurated 3 mL ink sets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePennonia is a trademark of its respective owner. Boston Lore Studio is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pennonia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fountain-pen-friendly-notebooks\"\u003eFind fountain pen friendly paper for your swatches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boston Lore Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51128428822753,"sku":"BLS-SET-PENNONIA-NATURALIST-3ML","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8486\/6785\/files\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-ink-sampler-6x3ml-1.jpg?v=1792672798","url":"https:\/\/bostonlore.com\/products\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x3ml","provider":"Boston Lore Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}