The Delicious series and what it does differently
The 3 Oysters Delicious range takes its name from the idea of colour as something to be tasted and experienced rather than simply seen. The inks are formulated for high saturation and strong shading — in broader nibs the ink pools at the entry of each stroke and then lightens as it thins, creating visible tonal variation within a single line. Some colours in the range produce sheen — a secondary colour visible in pooled ink under raking light. The 38ml glass bottle has a distinctive cut-out corner that allows the bottle to tilt when near-empty, making filling easier.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)
How do the Delicious inks differ from standard fountain pen inks?
Most fountain pen inks dry to a consistent flat colour. Delicious inks shade — the colour varies from darker at the entry of each stroke to lighter at the edges, depending on nib size and paper. On slow-absorbing papers with broader nibs this effect is most pronounced.
Which Delicious colours have standalone product pages?
Black Moss and Cool Gray have standalone pages with additional content for the illustration and manga communities. All colours are available as variants on this parent page.
What paper shows the Delicious inks best?
Tomoe River 52gsm shows shading and sheen most clearly — the slow absorption gives the ink time to develop on the surface. Midori MD and Rhodia are the next best options. On fast-absorbing papers the shading is reduced.