{"product_id":"a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x5ml","title":"A Naturalist's Notebook — Pennonia Dual-Shading Ink Sampler, 6 × 5 mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSix colors from the field, the river and the old rooftops of Hungary, with room to write.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShading inks reward patience. Their character shows over pages, not swatches: the way a word darkens at its edges, or a line splits into two colors as it dries. This Boston Lore Studio set gathers six Pennonia inks into 5 mL glass vials, enough to keep a pen filled with each color for weeks, 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 bring warmth, a soft coral and a fox orange beside the cooler shading inks.\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) — soft teal that deepens where it pools, like weathered copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLichen \/ Zuzmó\u003c\/strong\u003e (multichromatic shading) — pale leafy green that separates into putty and bronze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac \/ Orgona\u003c\/strong\u003e (dual-shading) — pastel lilac shading into lavender and blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanube \/ Danuvius\u003c\/strong\u003e (multichromatic shading) — pastel blue giving 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; a soft peach-coral with gentle shading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRóka Koma \/ Fox Friend\u003c\/strong\u003e (vivid companion) — the \"Brother Fox\" of Hungarian folk tales; a bright orange-red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:var(--font-h3--size)\"\u003eWhy 5 mL\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive milliliters gives each ink several full fills, so you can live with a color across different pens, papers and days. It suits writers who keep more than one pen inked, or anyone who wants to see how these inks behave in letters and journals, not just on a swatch card.\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 × 5 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\u003eWant a smaller introduction? The same six inks come in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x3ml\"\u003e6 × 3 mL Naturalist's Notebook set\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":51128521457889,"sku":"BLS-SET-PENNONIA-NATURALIST-5ML","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/8486\/6785\/files\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-ink-sampler-6x5ml-1.jpg?v=1792673043","url":"https:\/\/bostonlore.com\/products\/a-naturalists-notebook-pennonia-dual-shading-ink-sampler-6x5ml","provider":"Boston Lore Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}