November 20, 2025
Mixing CMYK Private Reserve Fountain Pen Ink
Mixing Inks Together – Color Mix Chart
Join me for a calm, easygoing look at mixing CMYK fountain pen inks with some Private Reserve colors. I show how I use small sample vials to keep things clean, plus simple tools like glass droppers and a watercolor brush to make mixing and testing smooth and fun. We play with different ratios to see how the colors shift—perfect if you love experimenting with inks.
🎨 Private Reserve Premium Inks used:
⤷ Buttercup
⤷ Plum
⤷ Daphne Blue
⤷ Velvet Black
⤷ Shell Pink
⤷ Sepia
⤷ Sample Vials
⤷ Glass Eye Droppers
⤷ Kokuyo Blank Paper
⤷ Kokuyo Grid Paper
*Mixing Disclaimer from Private Reserve:* “Yes — you can mix Private Reserve fountain pen inks to create your own custom color. Many fountain pen enthusiasts enjoy experimenting this way. That said, please keep in mind that any issues or damage resulting from mixed inks would be the responsibility of the user, as results can vary depending on the colors, ratios, and even the pen model being used.”
You can check out all the colors and lines over at the Private Reserve site: https://privatereserveink.com/
Color Mixes
Here are the color mixing charts.
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