If you’ve ever wanted a pink-red ink that can flirt with “cute” and still deliver bold, confident lines when you need it—meet Felicette. In this Colorverse Felicette ink review, we found an ink that shows up easily on the page, keeps its edges clean on Rhodia paper, and rewards heavier application with a deeper, darker red payoff. The best part? It’s expressive without being fussy—just keep an eye on dry time if you’re a fast note-taker.
Important note before we dive in: this review features Colorverse Felicette Standard ink (the non-glistening version). Our bottle and test results reflect no shimmer/glistening particles.
Meet the Ink Maker
Colorverse is known for inks with a space-inspired personality—bold names, themed collections, and colors that feel like they were pulled from a sci-fi postcard. Whether you’re journaling, writing letters, or building a swatch collection, Colorverse inks are often chosen as much for the vibe as for performance. Felicette fits right into that universe with a lively pink-red tone that can shift depending on how much ink you lay down.
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This Week’s Featured Ink: Colorverse Felicette (Standard / Non-Glistening)
This week, we tested Colorverse Felicette Standard fountain pen ink—again, that’s the non-glistening version—to see how it behaves in real-world writing, swatching, and water exposure. Expect a light red that can lean pink in lighter application, and a richer dark red when saturated.
Felicette is one of those inks that plays well across different testing methods. In our review, it showed a noticeably different “face” in writing versus swabbing and layering. If you like inks that don’t look flat—especially reds that can sometimes feel one-note—Felicette brings variety without needing shimmer to do the heavy lifting.
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Ink Test Results: Colorverse Felicette Standard Ink
Materials used
- Pen: J. Herbin Glass Dip Pens for ink swatching (writes similar to a medium)
- Paper: Rhodia notebooks for fountain pens (lined)
Color + appearance
- In writing, Felicette shows as a light red that can read borderline pink in lighter areas.
- With heavier ink load on the glass dip pen, it shifts toward a darker red.
- The cotton swab test leaned more pink, while layered passes deepened noticeably.
If you love inks with “range,” Felicette is a fun one: soft and rosy when it’s thin, bolder and redder when it’s pooled or layered.
Ink Bottle and Packaging
Colorverse packaging stays clean and minimal—great for collectors and for anyone who likes a tidy-looking ink shelf:
- Ink is available in various bottle sizes (we featured the 5ml mini in this review)
- Packaged in a white minimalist square cardboard box with an ink-colored accent
- The 5ml bottle has a smaller opening, but the bottle is sturdy with a wide base
- The glass bottle shape is distinctive across sizes
Overall, the bottle and packaging keep the ink well-protected and stable on the desk—especially important for smaller bottles.
1-Dip Test
Felicette handled the dip test with ease:
- The ink wrote all three lines with plenty of ink left on the dip pen.
That’s always a reassuring sign—especially for an ink that can look lighter in some applications. It still had no trouble staying present on the page.
Dry Time: How Fast Did the Ink Dry?
On Rhodia lined paper, Felicette’s dry time landed at:
- Approximately 15–20 seconds
That’s not unusual for Rhodia, but it’s worth planning for if you’re writing quickly or left-handed. If you want to speed things up, a finer nib or more absorbent paper can help (and you’ll still keep that pretty pink-red character).
Water Test
Felicette is not a water-resistant ink in our testing:
- Running of ink occurred after the water test
- Visible line distortion and some feathering appeared at the top of the water test area
- No bleed-through, but parts of some lines disappeared due to ink running
Translation: great for journaling, letters, and creative writing—less ideal for anything that must survive spills.
Interested in how Colorverse Felicette ink plays with water? I love the Nick Stewart-inspired ink wash created with Colorverse Felicette ink in this Reddit post.
Special Properties
- Shading: Yes—especially where the ink application varies (lighter strokes vs. heavier passes)
- Sheen/Shimmer/Glistening: Not applicable in this review (we tested Felicette Standard / non-glistening)
If you’re interested in seeing how the glistening version of Colorverse Felicette ink performs, you can find info on the Mountain of Ink blog.
Feathering or Bleeding
On Rhodia lined paper:
- No feathering
- No bleed-through
That clean behavior is one of Felicette’s strongest practical wins—especially for a color that can sometimes be tricky in cheaper paper.
Final Thoughts on This Colorverse Felicette Ink Review
Colorverse Felicette Standard (non-glistening) is a lively pink-leaning light red that deepens into darker red with heavier ink application and layering. It performs cleanly on Rhodia with no feathering or bleed-through, passes the 1-dip test easily, and comes in sturdy, display-worthy packaging. The tradeoffs are a 15–20 second dry time and low water resistance—so give it a moment to dry and keep it away from splash zones.
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FAQ: Colorverse Felicette Standard Ink (Non-Glistening)
Q: Is this the shimmer/glistening version of Felicette?
A: No. This review features Colorverse Felicette Standard ink (non-glistening). Our bottle and tests did not include shimmer particles.
Q: What color is Colorverse Felicette ink in real writing?
A: In our tests it appeared as a light red that can lean borderline pink, and it became a darker red when applied more heavily.
Q: Does Felicette show shading?
A: Yes. We noticed shading where ink application varied, especially with heavier saturation versus lighter strokes.
Q: How long does Colorverse Felicette take to dry?
A: On Rhodia lined paper with a glass dip pen (medium-like line), it dried in about 15–20 seconds.
Q: Is Colorverse Felicette water-resistant?
A: Not in our test. Water caused running and line distortion, and some lines partially disappeared, though we did not see bleed-through.
Q: Did it feather or bleed on Rhodia paper?
A: No. We saw no feathering and no bleed-through on Rhodia lined paper.
