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De Atramentis

Apricot

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De Atramentis Apricot is a bright, vibrant orange-yellow ink known for its stunning watercolor properties, bleeding easily with water to reveal luminous canary yellow tones and fluorescence under certain conditions. It offers average flow, making it suitable for fountain pens, with a deep ochre appearance in writing that suits creative users and artists. Ideal for those seeking lively colors with artistic flair in everyday journaling or sketching.

Properties
Color Family
Orange
Dry Time
30-60 seconds
Water Resistance
Low
Shading
Low
Sheening
None
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Everyday writingArtJournaling

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review #2848: De Atramentis Apricot

Comprehensive review of De Atramentis Apricot from the Standard collection, covering swab cards, writing samples on various papers, dry time (40 seconds), water resistance, and feathering behavior. Concludes that it is a nice bright orange ink that is well-behaved, flows well, and is a fun color.

De Atramentis Inks Review – FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART

In-depth review of De Atramentis Apricot ink examining its behavior when mixed with water, bleach reactions, and writing characteristics. Describes it as a beautiful yellow ink that reveals a luminous canary yellow in wash areas and displays a deep ochre color when used for writing.

De Atramentis Florence Nightingale Apricot Ink - The Pen Addict

Detailed review of De Atramentis Florence Nightingale (also known as Apricot), covering color appearance, shading, wetness, waterproofing, and unique fluorescent green behavior when mixed with water. Praises it as a beautiful gentle apricot color with excellent flow in fine and extra-fine nibs.

De Atramentis Apricot - Inky Thoughts - The Fountain Pen Network

Community discussion and review of De Atramentis Apricot ink, featuring color swatches and user experience with the ink in extra-fine nibs for margin writing.

Ink review: De Atramentis Peach (Scented) - The Well-Appointed Desk

Review comparing De Atramentis Peach to other peachy-orange inks including De Atramentis Apricot, highlighting its vibrant peachy orange color, minimal shading, and light peach fragrance. Notes that De Atramentis Peach came closest to Sailor Apricot in comparison.

De Atramentis Standard Apricot - Vanness Pen Shop

Product information page describing De Atramentis Apricot from the Standard collection as a bright orange ink with 40-second dry time on Rhodia paper and average flow characteristics.

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