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Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Encre du Désert is a rich, saturated burgundy ink with moderate shading, subtle gold sheen, and a plummy depth that evokes desert sunsets and aviation heritage. Known for its good flow in compatible pens, reasonable drying time, and well-behaved nature on quality paper, it's a limited edition favorite among enthusiasts despite occasional startup issues. It suits writers seeking a distinctive, story-rich color for daily journaling or personal correspondence.

Properties
Color Family
Burgundy
Dry Time
30-60 seconds
Water Resistance
Low
Shading
Moderate
Sheening
Low - gold sheen
Flow
Medium

Best Uses

Everyday writingJournalingSpecial edition collecting

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Reviews & Resources

Ink Review #73: Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupery

This review praises the Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ink for its wet flow and good behavior on most papers, though it notes low water resistance and a desire for more shading or sheen. The color is described as a desert sunset-inspired purple with subtle gold sheen in drops, compared to inks like Diamine Tyrian Purple.

12 Days of Inkmas: MontBlanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ink features nice shading and a rich burgundy-plum color in a distinctive faceted bottle, more reddish than expected for its 'desert' label. It is compared to Diamine Syrah and Callifolio Grenat, appearing vibrant and lovely.

Montblanc – Antoine de Saint-Exupery - Anderson Pens

This review enjoys the unique color and exceptional bottle presentation of Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ink, noting it as a standout in their thINKthursday series.

Encre du Desert, Montblanc

Encre du Desert from the Antoine de Saint-Exupéry series is a well-behaved, lubricated ink with beautiful shading, labeled as dark saffron but appearing between brown and purple. It performs well for both work and personal use despite significant show-through and average drying times.

Ink Spotlight: Three Recent Montblanc Special Editions

Montblanc Antoine de Saint-Exupery Encre du Desert is highlighted as a rich burgundy with purple undertones and more depth than standard Burgundy, praised for its safe, well-behaved performance without bleeding or feathering. It is the reviewer's favorite among recent special editions.

Review: Montblanc Antoine de Saint Exupery | Alt. Haven

The ink shades well from dark almost black-red/purple to a faded dusty pink/purple, though the reviewer finds it not particularly unique in their collection.

Ink details on this page were generated with the assistance of AI and may not be fully accurate.