Read today’s Private Reserve Spearmint ink review… it’s refreshing. (See what I did there? I’m excellent at Dad jokes, too. 😉) Like its name suggests, this vibrant green ink is a cool splash of color in your fountain pen lineup; a shade that feels fresh without being overpowering, and bold enough to stand out on the page. If your ink collection is due for a little zing, this one brings a refreshing “flavor” to your ink collection.
Meet the Ink Maker: Private Reserve
Private Reserve Inks, known for their wide spectrum of colors and dependable performance, has been producing quality fountain pen inks for decades. They’ve built a reputation for rich saturation, smooth flow, and creative color names that appeal to both casual writers and serious pen collectors.
Get to Know the Ink Series: The Standard Lineup
Spearmint ink is part of Private Reserve’s standard fountain pen ink line — a collection known for strong, highly pigmented colors that offer reliable everyday performance. While you won’t find shimmering particles or wild color shifts here, the brand excels in crafting solid, beautiful shades with excellent usability across a variety of pens and papers.
This Week’s Featured Ink: Private Reserve Spearmint Ink
This is not a subtle, fade-into-the-background green. Private Reserve Spearmint ink is lively, vibrant, and unmistakable; a green that reminds you of the plant it’s named after. It’s ideal for adding a dash of personality to journaling, artwork, or notes without going neon or losing legibility. It brings a crisp, smooth appearance to writing.
Private Reserve Spearmint Ink Review: Test Results
Materials Used: You Might See These Products In Today’s Ink Review
- Pen: J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen (writes similar to a medium nib)
- Paper: Rhodia lined paper
More About the Presentation: Ink Bottle and Packaging?
Private Reserve packages their Spearmint ink (and almost all their fountain pen inks) in a 60ml heavy glass cylindrical bottle. The bottle has a wide opening that makes it easy to fill from; even with larger nibs or pens with wider sections. The bottle feels sturdy in-hand, with a reassuring weight and has a wide, stable base so tipping this ink bottle is not likely. The packaging is a clean white square box with clear labeling with all the pertinent info: brand, ink name, size of bottle, etc. The inks also have a plastic seal around the cap to help keep the ink secure in transit.
1-Dip Test: Private Reserve Spearmint Ink Review
One dip in the J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen easily wrote all three lines of the test with plenty of ink left over; no mid-sentence fade out here.
Dry Time for Spearmint Ink
During our ink review, Private Reserve Spearmint ink came in with a dry time around 8 seconds (on Rhodia paper). Fast enough to avoid constant smudging, but not so quick that it feels chalky or dry on the nib.
Water Test During This Week’s Ink Review
- Top half of test: Significant running, feathering, and distortion of lines. The color does lift noticeably when exposed to water.
- Bottom half of test: Surprisingly resilient — minimal line distortion or feathering, only slight running.
- Conclusion: While not fully waterproof, Spearmint holds up better than expected for a vibrant green dye-based ink, especially on the latter half of the test.
Does Spearmint Ink Have Any Special Properties?
- Shading: Subtle but present. Most noticeable in broader nibs or swabs.
- Sheening: None
- Shimmer: None
- Saturation: High; Private Reserve Spearmint ink comes in BOLD without looking artificially bright.
- Flow: Smooth and consistent.
- Appearance: Crisp and rich on the page. With a glass dip pen, it leans dark but still unmistakably green. In cotton swab tests, it appears as a vibrant, lush green.
Did Spearmint Ink Show Any Feathering or Bleeding?
- Feathering: None on Rhodia paper.
- Bleeding: None detected during the review.
Final Thoughts: Private Reserve Spearmint Ink Review
Private Reserve Spearmint ink is a vibrant, lively green that writes with smooth, consistent flow and excellent saturation. While its performance under heavy water exposure isn’t bulletproof, it’s more durable than many bright green inks on the market. The wide-mouthed, heavy glass bottle makes filling a breeze (especially for those with larger nibs) and adds to the overall premium feel.
If you’re ready for an ink that’s as fresh as a cool breeze (or, you know, a stick of gum), Private Reserve Spearmint fountain pen ink is worth adding to your rotation. It’s not just a pretty green; it’s a refreshing one. Shop Private Reserve inks amid all your other favorites at PenChalet.com.
FAQ: Private Reserve Spearmint Ink Review
Q: Is Private Reserve Spearmint ink waterproof?
A: Not entirely, but it holds up surprisingly well in partial water tests, especially in the second half of exposure.
Q: Does it Private Reserve Spearmint ink have shading traits?
A: Yes, Spearmint ink shades…though subtly. You’ll notice more variation with broader nibs or in swabs.
Q: How fast does it dry?
A: About 8 seconds on Rhodia paper with a medium nib equivalent.
Q: Is it good for everyday writing?
A: Absolutely. While it’s a vibrant green, it maintains excellent legibility and consistent performance.
Q: What’s the bottle like?
A: Heavy glass with a wide opening that makes it very pen-friendly and stable.
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