Today’s review of Wearingeul’s The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal features a popular shimmer ink from the Korean brand’s Myths of the World Collection. With a dramatic gold shimmer, wet application, and vibrant burgundy base, this is an ink that demands attention; both on the page and in your ink collection. Keep reading for test results, packaging details, and everything else you need to know before adding this mythical beauty to your ink lineup.
Meet the Ink Maker: Wearingeul
Wearingeul is a South Korean ink manufacturer known for its literary-inspired creations. From classic literature to folklore and mythology, this brand merges storytelling with color in a way that captivates writers, artists, and collectors alike. With standout shimmer and poetic color palettes, Wearingeul has earned a dedicated fan base in the global fountain pen community.
Get to Know the Ink Series: Myths of the World
The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal belongs to Wearingeul’s Myths of the World Collection, which brings characters and legends from various cultures to life through ink. This particular color is inspired by Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the Chinese novel Journey to the West—a rebellious and powerful trickster with divine aspirations. The dramatic burgundy base and gold shimmer reflect the ink’s larger-than-life namesake.
This Week’s Featured Ink: The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal
Ink Brand: Wearingeul
Ink Name: The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal
Ink Series: Myths of the World
Ink Type: Shimmering
Color Family: Burgundy with gold shimmer
Availability: Bottled ink only (unless we happened to have samples made for the ink color – you can always check our current availability of 4ml Wearingeul ink samples).
The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Ink Without the Shimmer:
If you’re a fan of also utilizing your shimmer inks as “standard” inks, you’ll probably be interested to get a peek at the ink’s base color. Check it out below!
Test Results: Wearingeul The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Ink Review
Image shows full ink review results on Rhodia lined paper including cotton swabs, dry time, shimmer visibility, and water test.
Ink Bottle and Packaging
The ink is housed in a sturdy, square 30ml Wearingeul bottle with a minimalist, white outer box featuring a deep burgundy color block to represent the ink inside. The bottle is secure and leak-proof, with a wide opening for easy filling. Like all Wearingeul inks, the packaging combines elegance with practical design, which is perfect for collectors and everyday users alike.
Other Products Used During The Wearingeul The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Ink Review:
Pen: J. Herbin Glass Dip Pen (writes similar to a medium nib)
Paper: Rhodia Lined Paper
The Great Sage’s 1-Dip Test:
Using a single dip of the J. Herbin glass pen, The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal was able to write all three lines of our sample test without running dry, which is an excellent indicator of its wet flow and high ink saturation.
Dry Time: How Fast Did the Ink Dry?
If you’re after a fast-drying ink, the Great Sage is not that ink. The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal had a dry time of over 20 seconds on Rhodia paper. It’s a very wet ink, which contributes to the strong shimmer effect and saturated color payoff, but it does mean you’ll need to be patient or use faster-drying paper.
Water Test: The Great Sage Exposed to Water
We conducted the water test after a full 3-minute dry time. The results were dramatic.
Heavy running and smearing of the ink
Significant line distortion
Some parts of writing were completely washed out
No bleedthrough, but water exposure caused feathering
Conclusion: This ink does not hold up well under water, so avoid it for documents that need durability.
Did The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Show Any Special Properties?
Let’s talk shimmer. This ink is loaded with gold shimmer; and we do mean loaded.
The shimmer is clearly visible in both swab tests and regular writing.
It settles well and distributes evenly when shaken.
The burgundy base ink shows some shading, especially in larger swabs or with heavier flow nibs.
The wet flow enhances shimmer and gives it a luxe, glistening appearance once dry.
After water exposure or in lighter applications, the burgundy can appear pinkish, adding to the ink’s dynamic nature.
Feathering or Bleeding During the Ink Review:
Despite its wet nature, The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal showed no feathering or bleedthrough on Rhodia paper, which is impressive. However, we’d recommend testing first on lower-quality paper, as its wetness may pose issues outside of premium paper options.
Final Thoughts on the Wearingeul Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Ink Review:
If you’re in the mood for a bold, mythic shimmer ink that’s wet-writing, luxurious, and unapologetically dramatic, Wearingeul’s The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal won’t disappoint.
The gold shimmer is dazzling and shows up easily in both wide swabs and everyday writing.
The burgundy base is rich and deep, though it can shift to a dusty rose in lighter applications or water exposure.
It’s a wet ink—you’ll want to give it time to dry, but you’ll be rewarded with dazzling results.
Packaged in a collector-worthy bottle, it’s a standout in the Myths of the World lineup.
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FAQ: Wearingeul The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal Ink
What color is The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal ink?
It’s a burgundy ink with intense gold shimmer. The base color can appear pink in lighter applications.
Does this ink have shimmer or sheen?
This ink features gold shimmer only. No sheen was noted during our tests.
What’s the dry time for this ink?
On Rhodia paper, the ink took more than 20 seconds to dry. It’s a very wet ink.
Can I use this shimmer ink in a fountain pen?
Yes, but always clean your pen regularly when using shimmer inks to avoid clogging.
Is The Great Sage Heaven’s Equal water resistant?
No. The ink showed heavy smearing and line loss in our water test.
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