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Octopus Fluids Gryphon 30 mL sheen fountain pen ink bottle with its illustrated label and black cap
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon 30 mL sheen fountain pen ink bottle with its illustrated label and black cap
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon ink bottle displayed on fabric with information about its sheen effect
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon ink bottle beside a fountain pen writing example and ink swatch
  • Handwritten passage and ink swatch beside an Octopus Fluids Gryphon 30 mL ink bottle and fountain pen
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon 30 mL sheen fountain pen ink bottle with its illustrated label and black cap
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon ink bottle displayed on fabric with information about its sheen effect
  • Octopus Fluids Gryphon ink bottle beside a fountain pen writing example and ink swatch
  • Handwritten passage and ink swatch beside an Octopus Fluids Gryphon 30 mL ink bottle and fountain pen
Octopus Fluids Gryphon — 30 mL Sheen Fountain Pen Ink

Octopus Fluids Gryphon — 30 mL Sheen Fountain Pen Ink

$19.50

Gryphon is a reddish-brown ink with green sheen, bringing together the warmth of old leather and the glint of an imagined creature’s wings. Named for the legendary guardian, it lends a distinctive palette to handwritten tales, reading notes, and letters worth keeping.

Ink Character

  • Base color: reddish brown
  • Sheen: green
  • Type: dye-based fountain pen ink
  • Volume: 30 mL
  • Collection: Octopus Fluids Sheen Inks
  • Made in Germany

At the Writing Desk

Sheen appears as a contrasting, reflective surface where the ink gathers. Smooth, low-absorbency paper such as Tomoe River or iroful helps reveal the effect; a broader nib or generous ink flow can make it more pronounced. On absorbent paper, the base color will be more prominent.

Allow extra drying time before turning the page or closing a notebook. These water-soluble inks dry more slowly than conventional writing inks.

Color and sheen vary with paper, nib, ink flow, lighting, and viewing angle. Photographs show the manufacturer’s writing examples.

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