Inktrapment – Robert Oster Maroon 1798
If you, like me, have wondered why this ink is called Maroon 1789 you will find the answer down below. The reason this ink is called “maroon” comes as no surprise. The color is a dark brownish-red — or reddish-brown — i.e. maroon in English. On some types of paper the color leans a bit toward burgundy red. The ink has some nice, not too dramatic shading. On fountain pen-friendly paper it also develops a black halo or a hint…