Monteverde Purple Mist Ink Bottle - 30ml

Monteverde Purple Mist Ink Bottle - 30ml

Purple Mist presents as a cool-toned pastel violet or lilac—rather than a deep royal purple or reddish-violet. According to reviews:

• On swabs and on premium paper (e.g., Tomoe River, Rhodia) it appears as a light violet with moderate shading. 

• One reviewer described it: “a lovely, pure violet, without even a hint of the reddish influence … a very pretty, soft, powdery pale” when used in drier nibs.

• In a wet, broader nib it can deepen and show more character, but those using finer nibs might find it a little light in saturation for everyday note-taking. 

The effect is refined and subtle—ideal for someone who wants a violet ink that doesn’t shout but adds personality.

Monteverde inks incorporate their proprietary Ink Treatment Formula (ITF), which is a key selling point of this ink:

• 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.”

• From product specifications: The ink is dye-based (not pigmented), housed in a 30 ml glass bottle.

• In independent testing: One blog found the dry time on Tomoe River 52 gsm to be ~10 seconds, no water-resistance, medium shading, and no sheen.

• Another reviewer found the dry-time ~15 seconds on similar paper, no bleeding/feathering on good paper, but noted it may be somewhat light when used with fine nibs. 

In practice, this means Purple Mist performs cleanly, flows smoothly, and works well for fountain-pen use—especially when paired with good paper and a nib that allows enough ink for the colour to show its best.

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

• Colour Name / SKU: Purple Mist (Product Code: G309PM) in the Core Collection.

• Bottle Material: Glass with standard fountain-pen-friendly opening (fits converters, piston fillers etc).

• Ink Type: Dye-based fountain-pen ink, lubricated via Monteverde’s ITF.

• Other features: Not marketed as water-resistant, no added shimmer or sheen designed, cool violet tone.

• Ideal for users who want a refined violet ink—less saturated than heavy purples, but more personality than a standard purple/black.

• Excellent for journalling, creative writing, personal correspondence or themed notes where a soft violet adds a subtle flourish.

• Performs best on fountain-pen-friendly papers (low-absorbency, good ink-handling) where shading and colour subtleties are visible. On more absorbent or low-quality paper, the lighter tone may appear washed out.

• Because the colour is lighter, if you use very fine nibs or write on very thin, highly absorbent paper, you may find the contrast is lower and readability slightly reduced—worth doing a sample test first.

• Not intended for high-water-exposure or archival permanence: being dye-based and not water-resistant, it’s best for everyday use rather than archival documents.

• Because it is a pastel/light violet tone, you’ll get the best visual impact if you use a nib that lays down sufficient ink — e.g., medium or broad nibs, or wetter feeds.

• Ensure good paper: for example, Rhodia, Tomoe River or other fountain-pen-friendly brands will allow the shading and colour to show. On cheap copy paper you may see feathering or the light colour may fade into the background.

• Fill pens carefully and clean regularly—though Monteverde’s ITF helps with flow, keep good pen hygiene.

• Some fountain-pen-users have reported occasional quality-control issues (e.g., mould, odded bottles) with Monteverde inks. While not specific to Purple Mist, it’s wise to inspect a new bottle on arrival (smell it, check for sediment or particulate) and store it upright, cap on, in a cool dry place.