1889
Before the first brushstroke, there was a choice of colour.
I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.
— Vincent van Gogh
I know nothing with any certainty
but the sight of the stars
makes me dream.
— Vincent van Gogh
Starry Night reveals different characteristics as it dries, transitioning from luminous gold highlights to a
deep blue finish accented by silver shimmer.
The Vessel
While the inspiration for Starry Night reaches back to 1889, the vessel that carries it feels surprisingly connected to that era as well.
Private Reserve designed this bottle with practicality in mind. The broad, faceted base provides stability, while the narrower neck helps reduce spills when handling an ink that benefits from occasional shaking to keep its shimmer evenly suspended. At the same time, the opening remains wide enough to make filling a fountain pen easy and comfortable.
Yet there is something familiar about its silhouette. Long before modern manufacturing, late-Victorian ink bottles were often crafted in distinctive geometric forms—designed to be stable on a desk, practical in use, and beautiful in their own right. With its substantial base, sculpted shoulders, and faceted glass, the Starry Night bottle feels perfectly at home in that tradition.
Not a reproduction of the past, but a quiet echo of it.
Bring Starry Night to Your Desk
For Writers and Dreamers
Private Reserve Van Gogh Starry Night
Blue Gold / Silver Shimmer Fountain Pen Ink
Description
Some colours do more than simply fill a page.
They evoke a feeling. A memory. A sense of wonder that lingers long after the last word has been written.
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s celebrated 1889 masterpiece, Starry Night captures the movement, depth, and emotion of one of the world’s most recognizable night skies. Deep midnight blue forms the foundation, while shimmering gold and silver particles dance across the page, creating subtle variations that shift with every stroke, every angle, and every source of light.
Like the painting that inspired it, this is an ink that rewards attention. Broad swatches reveal luminous pools of colour and shimmer, while everyday writing uncovers delicate flashes of gold and silver woven through rich blue tones. The result is an experience that feels both expressive and elegant—equally at home in a journal, a letter, or a page of reflections written late into the evening.
Presented in a 90ml glass bottle and produced in a limited edition of only 1,889 pieces, Starry Night is more than an ink. It is a tribute to creativity, imagination, and the enduring power of colour to inspire.
For writers. For collectors. For dreamers.
And for anyone who has ever looked up at a night sky and felt something impossible to put into words.
Features
- Limited Edition
- 90ml glass bottle
- Blue fountain pen ink
- Gold and silver shimmer particles
- Individually numbered presentation box
- Tribute to Van Gogh’s Starry Night
- Produced in an edition of 1,889 bottles
Care & Use
- Shake before filling.
- Rotate or gently agitate during extended writing sessions.
- Flush pen regularly.
- Best used in pens with good ink flow.
- Not recommended for pens that sit unused for extended periods.
Complete the Experience
The enjoyment of writing rarely comes from a single tool. Ink, paper, and pen each contribute something unique, working together to transform simple words into a more meaningful experience.
A Page Worthy of the Colour
Starry Night reveals its full character on premium paper. Rich blue tones, luminous gold shimmer, and flashes of silver sparkle come alive on the page, transforming ordinary writing into something far more memorable.
Whether used for journaling, letter writing, or quiet moments of reflection, the right journal allows every stroke to capture the depth and movement that inspired this limited edition ink.
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A Pen Worth Filling
Great ink deserves a great pen. Paired with a well-tuned fountain pen, Starry Night flows effortlessly across the page while allowing its colour and shimmer to shine.
From everyday writers to passionate collectors, the right fountain pen turns every refill into an invitation to slow down, write more often, and enjoy the experience of putting pen to paper.
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