Aurora Australis is a spectacularly vibrant ink that replicates the dancing green and purple ominous glows that swirl in the sky when the southern hemisphere is lit up by the highly charged particles fired at us from the sun during a Coronal Mass Ejection. The combination of pink-purple, dark magenta-black, and bright green are a…
This color resembles the sparkling water on a lake at night with hints of reflection of rays of moonlight dappling upon it. This is a dark green-blue ink, highly saturated, creating a dark red sheen, and pigmented with a rare and unique shimmer that creates a sparkling effect which compliments rather than overshadows the primary…
This ink is based on the colour of the tallest flowering trees in the world. With a mottled kakhi green tone, the magnificant Tasmanian Mountain Ash, or Eucalyptus Regnans, grows up to lengths of 100 meters. Growing in such places as the Valley of the Giants , these iconic Tasmanian Eucalyptus trees have a lustre…
The Capsule Collection returns this holiday season in a mouthwatering package. This set contains 3 bottles of 15ml fountain pen ink, with each color taking inspiration from local desserts and delicacies. “Bibingka” is a delectable ink with a buttery yellow base and tints of orange shading, sprinkled on top with silver shimmer. Bibingka is a baked…
Armada is a fleet of warships. Throughout time, we ve seen how the multitude of ships on sea can transform its color from grey to blue to everything in between. The biggest naval war in history is the Battle of Leyte in 1944.
“Apex Silver [Haribon 1994]” is inspired by one of the world’s rarest birds of prey, the Great Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-Eating Eagle or byits native name, Haribon. This magnificent bird is endemic only to the Philippines and was declared ‘critically endangered’ in 1994. This ink is a marvelous grey with the faintest…
Maharlika means free man and it was the name of the feudal warrior class of ancient Tagalog society. These free men were exempted from tax in exchange for their military service, rising to the call of battle for their datu or ruler at any given time. This beautiful azure ink with faint pink accents brings…
Romblon is the marble capital of the Philippines. In 1582, the Spanish chronicler Miguel de Loarca first used the word Romblon to describe this place in the central region of the Philippines. This beautiful sheening black has blue and gold sheen.
Dugong Bughaw is a term denoting the ancient Filipinos who were part of the royalty. Nevertheless, one can say also say that every Filipinos blood runs blue brought about by the archipelagic nature of the country. This gorgeous sheening blue ink with undertones of pink and red is a literal representation of a blue blood.
The only desert in the Philippines is located in La Paz, Ilocos Norte. The former Filipino dictator is also born in Ilocos Norte. Ironically, yellow is also the color that symbolized his eventual removal from office. The EDSA Revolution of 1986 is also known as the Yellow Revolution. This color does not only evoke a…
This ink pays homage to the sugar syrup or Arnibal commonly used in ‘Taho’, a delectable soy drink that is a classic staple among Filipino street snacks. On cold, rainy afternoons in particular, Taho is the perfect snack to warm yourself up with. Sugarcane farming in the Philippines predates the Spanish colonial period but it was first industrialized in…
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of Vinta Inks, we came out with Heritage brown. Pamana is the Filipino word for heritage and our goal is to create a brand that will continuously share Filipino culture with the world. This shading brown ink is a much requested color by our customers.
A Lilac Violet base ink with undertones of powder blue & rose-pink, sprinkled on top with a fine dusting of mixed metallic shimmer. It mimics the gentle hues of Lilac flowers and the morning dawn. This ink symbolizes the beauty of bold and bright beginnings. Made in commemoration for the founding day of Everything Calligraphy,…
“Liquid Sepia [Isabela 1999]” is inspired by the Philippine Freshwater Crocodile, also known as the Mindoro Crocodile. This species of crocodile is endemic only to the Philippines with the largest known population being in Isabela, San Mariano. Officially recognized as a separate species in 1999. This is a sepia-toned ink with subtle shades of pink…