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Colors of Nature - Grain Full

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IWI Grain Full is a warm, complex honey-ochre ink with striking multi-chromatic shading, featuring buttery light areas, rich darks, and subtle fiery orange and red undertones. It's celebrated for its beauty on Tomoe River paper but prone to feathering on less absorbent surfaces, making it ideal for artists and writers who pair it with the right paper. This ink suits enthusiasts seeking unique, nature-inspired colors for creative expression.

Properties
Color Family
Brown
Dry Time
15-30 seconds
Water Resistance
Moderate
Shading
High
Sheening
None
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

ArtCalligraphyJournaling on fountain pen-friendly paper

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Reviews & Resources

IWI - Grain Full - Inky Inspirations Fountain Pen and Ink Reviews

A detailed review of IWI Grain Full, describing it as a warm, complex honey-ochre ink with red undertones and beautiful shading. The reviewer found excellent performance on HP BrightWhite 24 paper with a Lamy Studio pen, though feathering occurred on other standard papers.

Ink Review #2868: IWI Grain Full

A comprehensive review praising the color, shading, and quick dry time of IWI Grain Full but noting significant feathering issues that limited the reviewer's recommendation. Includes writing samples on multiple fountain pen-friendly papers.

Ink Review: IWI Colors of Nature Part 2 - The Well-Appointed Desk

Part of a multi-part review series examining the IWI Colors of Nature collection, including Grain Full. The reviewer notes the ink's multi-chromatic qualities and dramatic differences in appearance between Cosmo Air Light and Tomoe River papers.

Ink Review: IWI Colors of Nature Part 1 - The Well-Appointed Desk

The first installment of a comprehensive IWI Colors of Nature review series that discusses the watery formulation of these inks and their feathering characteristics. Includes analysis of how Tomoe River paper minimizes feathering issues.

Ink Review #773: IWI Color of Nature Grain Rain

A detailed technical review of IWI Color of Nature Grain Rain with swab comparisons, dry time measurements, and writing samples on Tomoe River paper. Includes water resistance and flow characteristics.

Grain Rain | Color of Nature Fountain Pen Ink - The Paper Mouse

Product page for IWI Grain Rain ink with color description and comparison chart showing all Colors of Nature shades side-by-side.

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