Van Diemans Ink of the Month August 2025: Monarch Butterfly

Inspired by the unmistakable vibrancy and grace of the Monarch Butterfly, this ink celebrates one of natures most iconic winged wonders. Native to North America but found fluttering through gardens worldwide, the Monarch is renowned for its long migratory journey and striking orange-and-black patterning that signals both beauty and boldness.

Monarch Butterflyis a radiant, yellow-orange fountain pen ink with exceptional shading and saturated vibrancy. Designed for writers who want their words to leap off the page, this ink offers a powerful legibility even in finer nibs, yet still produces nuanced transitions from deep golden amber to fiery orange in broader strokes.

This is a smooth-flowing ink with a perfectly balanced viscosity that glides effortlessly across the pageideal for journaling, correspondence, or creative writing that needs tostand out.

The featured artwork, created by Belinda Rix using only Van Diemans Inks, captures a fluttering scene of Monarchs among glowing leaves and a dusk-toned sky. The piece incorporates:

• Monarch Butterfly(for the wings and focal orange areas)

• Hailstorm(for the stormy, purplish background)

• CatnipandSea Turtle(for the leaves in varying shades of green)

• Madam ButterflyandEuropean Honey Bee Eater Chin(for subtle detailing and highlights)

With its unique blend of brightness, elegance, and natural inspiration,Monarch Butterflyis a must-have for lovers of bold color and silky writing experience.