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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
Bright, expressive yellow for joyful notes
The Private Reserve Ink Bottle - Buttercup brings a lively, sunlit yellow to your pages. This cheerful hue recalls fresh flower petals and adds warmth to headings, marginalia, sketches, and decorative scripts. Its clear, upbeat tone excels where emphasis and creative expression matter more than dense body text, making it a spirited choice for journals, planners, and illustrated notes.
Color and use
Buttercup offers a warm, golden-leaning yellow that stands out best on bright white or lightly cream papers. Broader nibs, wetter feeds, and italic or flex setups help the color read with greater presence and shading, while fine nibs produce subtle, translucent accents. Use it to highlight key ideas, layer gentle washes in artwork, or bring a sunny counterpoint to darker inks in your rotation.
Writing experience
Private Reserve is known among enthusiasts for smooth, consistent flow, and Buttercup follows suit. The dye-based formulation is fountain-pen friendly and pairs well with most modern papers. Routine pen hygiene is recommended with any vibrant ink; for maximum legibility, test on your preferred paper and consider a wider nib when writing longer passages.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Private Reserve
- Color: Buttercup (yellow)
- Ink type: Dye-based fountain pen ink
- Format: Bottled ink
- Recommended uses: Headers, annotations, illustrations, creative journaling
- Compatibility: Fountain pens with converters, cartridge-compatible pens when decanted, and dip pens
