Monteverde Nappa Burgundy Ink Bottle - 30ml

Monteverde Nappa Burgundy Ink Bottle - 30ml

Napa Burgundy” presents as a deep, sophisticated burgundy-red — reminiscent of ripe wine grapes or aged mahogany. According to reviewers:

• One describes it as “a lovely, plummy wine red, Napa Burgundy has smoky shading and a slight hint of sheen.”

• The official product listing classifies the colour simply as “Burgundy (Napa Burgundy)”.

When paired with fountain-pen-friendly paper and a nib with moderate ink flow, this ink will reveal depth and character — the darker burgundy base can lift into richer highlights, giving a subtle shading effect rather than a flat tone. On more absorbent or thinner paper, the tone may appear more restrained (some users describe it as “a little too brownish”).

One of the standout features of this ink is the inclusion of Monteverde’s Ink Treatment Formula (ITF). According to the manufacturer:

“ITF drastically improves ink-flow quality, extends cap-off time, and lubricates and protects the ink feeding systems from corrosion and clogging.

In use:

• The 30 ml bottle is made of glass and is compatible with all standard fountain-pen filling systems (cartridge-converter, piston-fill, eyedropper).

• The ink is dye-based (not pigmented) and is not marketed as water-resistant; it performs best in writing, not necessarily archival or exposure-heavy tasks.

• One independent source measured dry-time at approximately 20 seconds (medium nib, Rhodia paper) and reported a slightly wet flow and medium shading for the colour.

• Volume: 30 ml (≈1.01 oz) glass bottle.

• Colour Name / SKU: Napa Burgundy (Model G309NB) within the Core Collection.

• Ink Type: Dye-based fountain-pen ink with Monteverde’s ITF process.

• Bottle Dimensions: One listing gives height ~6.4 cm, length/width ~3.5 cm each.

• Fountain-pen users who want a refined burgundy-red option — richer and deeper than standard red, more distinctive than brown.

• Everyday writing, journalling, business notes or correspondence where colour matters but formality remains.

• Users willing to pair the ink with good quality paper (smooth, low-absorbency) so that the colour and shading are visible and bleed/feathering are minimized.

• Moderate to wetter nibs will allow the full richness of the hue to show — very fine nibs or highly absorbent paper may reduce the visible contrast.

• Regular cleaning & maintenance of pens is recommended — as with all bottled inks, good hygiene prolongs performance.

• Because the ink flows smoothly and leans slightly “wet”, if you use ultra-fine nibs or very cheap thin paper, you may experience longer drying times and possible bleed or feathering.

• It is not water-resistant nor foolproof for archival use — for documents exposed to water or light, consider inks designed specifically for permanence.

• While not specific to this colour, some users in fountain-pen communities have reported quality-control issues (e.g., bottles with odd odours or mould) with Monteverde inks over time. For example:

  “More than 7 bottles of Monteverde inks have gone bad with very foul smell…”
  It’s good practice to inspect the bottle on arrival (check for smell, film or sediment) and store upright, capped, in a cool dry place.

• For best results: use a moderate nib, fountain-pen-friendly paper (e.g., Rhodia, Tomoe River), allow a few seconds for the ink to settle/cure on paper before folding or touching the writing.