Monteverde - Olivine

Monteverde - Olivine - Ink drop

Monteverde Olivine is part of their gemstone series. It’s a lovely, deep, mossy green that is firmly on the yellow end of the spectrum. It immediately brings to mind the rich greens of forested mountains.

Monteverde - Olivine - Ink swatch card

In my experience, the market is dense with greens of the emerald and teal varieties, but nice, consistent, floral greens are a bit less prevalent. Olivine shows some shading in medium or broader nibs, but it often comes across a little darker than I would ideally prefer in written stroke.

Olivine is somewhat wet, flows well, and dries reasonably quickly. In areas of pooling, a dark, blackened sheen appears. I've used it in a variety of different pens, and haven't had major issues with crusting, but I have had some. I’ve also noticed a strong tendency to crust around the edge of the bottle. This isn’t uncommon with some greens, but it’s never something I like.

Monteverde - Olivine - Ink bottle

Monteverde inks are very well priced. If you’re interested in a floral, olive-forest green, then Monteverde Olivine might be an option to consider. Keep in mind the issues with crusting, but this ink has its fans, and for the price, it’s worth a try.