Handcrafted inks made with love in the Philippines.
The Vinta Promise
Vinta Inks are obsessively designed and meticulously mixed. Our inks are meant for fountain pen or calligraphy use. We promise that we use the finest ingredients to make the best ink that we can.
The Vinta Initiative
At Vinta, we believe that education is one of the most important paths towards poverty alleviation. That is why for every bottle of ink you purchase, we will donate P25.00 to Teach for the Philippines, Inc. in their goal to provide access to quality education for all Filipino children. Help us make the world a more colorful place, one bottle at a time.
The only desert in the Philippines is located in La Paz, Ilocos Norte. The former Philippine dictator was also born in Ilocos Norte. Ironically, yellow is also the color that symbolized his eventual withdrawal from office. The 1986 EDSA revolution is also known as the "yellow revolution." This color evokes not only a struggle for freedom and justice, but also the many diverse landscapes that can be found throughout the Philippines.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
This ink is named after former Philippine President Carlos P. Garcia who refused to cooperate with Japanese forces during World War II. Garcia is also from Bohol, known for its majestic and lush chocolate hills.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
The Battle of the Gulf of Leyte was where the Japanese were finally defeated at the end of World War II. Leyte is also one of the largest producers of kelp. This soft green ink evokes the color of kelp by floating in the clear waters of Leyte.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
The pink sand is found on Great Santa Cruz beach as well as in the northern province of Samar. Pink comes from pulverized red corals that mix with white sand. This beautiful shimmering ink takes the contrast a step further using a glittering yellow and pink gold base to produce an image of a sun-drenched beach at dusk.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Julio and Julia, was a popular show about two magical twins. It was broadcast in 1991. It was created by a French writer Jean Chalopin and the original title was The Twins of the Bout du Monde or "Twins of Destiny".30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Ubi, or purple yam, is one of the most popular food crops in the country. Known for growing better in Bohol province than elsewhere in the Philippines, the province celebrates the Ubi festival every January to celebrate this purple harvest. And with the purple associated with royalty, 1663 marked the complete victory of the Mindanao monarchies against the Spanish invaders.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Hanan is the morning goddess in Filipino mythology. People often pray it before the start of the harvest season. 1964 was the year of the end of Fernando Amorsolo's magnificent painting "The Harvesters".30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Ochre will be the first color that will come to mind when describing the Miag-ao church in Iloilo. This unique façade is due to the combination of materials, including eggs and limestone, used for its construction in 1797. In addition to being a UNESCO heritage site, it is also known as a fortress church. Built on the highest observation point to protect itself from invaders, its thick walls were built specially to protect the city of Miagao from frequent Moro invasions during this period.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
To commemorate the first anniversary of the inks Vinta, we went out with the Heritage Brown. Pamana is the Filipino word for heritage and our goal is to create a brand that will continually share Filipino culture with the world. This brown ink is a color in high demand by our customers.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
St. John's is a Roman Catholic church in Laguna, Philippines, known for its majestic red brick façade and Baroque architecture. It was founded in 1605. Laguna is also the birthplace of our national hero Jose Rizal.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Lake Kayangan, in Coron, Palawan, is known for its crystal clear, emerald green waters. In addition to being called the cleanest lake in the Philippines, it is also considered sacred by the Tagbanwa people, one of the oldest ethnic groups in the country. The lake and the rest of Coron Island were declared a national reserve in 1967.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Although it is not known even by most locals, there is a vineyard in La Union. It is one of the first wineries and vineyards in the Philippines. This majestic shade ink has a beautiful red purple color that evokes the image of ripe grapes.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Sirena is a tribute to the famous Filipino comic strip of Mars Ravelo Dyesebel about a mermaid. It is one of the most popular local comics that was serialized in 1952. This beautiful mint green has shades of grey and pink.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
The maskara festival was designed in part because of the sugarcane crisis in Negros. 1890 was the year when the Spaniards divided the Negros region into two: Western Negros and Eastern Negros. These regional divisions still exist today.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Julio and Julia, was a popular show about two magical twins. It was broadcast in 1991. It was created by a French writer Jean Chalopin and the original title was The Twins of the Bout du Monde or "Twins of Destiny".30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
In 1920, a Filipino artist named Luis Borromeo who had just returned from North America returned to the Philippines and organized what became the first Filipino bodabil company. He invented the "vod-a-vil" society that became popularly known by his Filipino name Bodabil. This dark purple hue with powerful green highlights evokes the colorful costumes of harlequins.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
The Malay apple or Makopa is a bell-shaped fruit that grows in the Philippines, known for its crunchy pulp and sweet flavour. Many Filipinos grow this in their backyards or in local neighborhoods. It is said that the more pale and dark it is, the softer it becomes. Its scientific name was first published in 1938.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
Romblon is the marble capital of the Philippines. In 1582, Spanish columnist Miguel de Loarca used the word Romblon for the first time to describe this place in the central region of the Philippines. This beautiful shiny black has blue and golden highlights.30 ml amber glass bottleProudly handmade in the Philippines
![Encre Bronze Yellow [La Paz 1985] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15832-home_default/bronze-ink-yellow-la-paz-1985-30ml-vinta.jpg "Bronze Yellow Ink [La Paz 1985] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Emerald [Carlos 1960] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15829-home_default/1960-30ml-vinta-emerald-carlos-ink.jpg "Emerald Ink [Carlos 1960] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Sea Kelp [Leyte 1944] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15823-home_default/sea-kelp-leyte-ink-1944-30ml-vinta.jpg "Sea Kelp ink [Leyte 1944] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Pink Sands [Santa Cruz 1983] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15825-home_default/pink-sands-santa-cruz-1983-30ml-vinta.jpg "Pink Sands ink [Santa Cruz 1983] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Pastel Pink [Julia 1991] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15114-home_default/pastel-pink-julia-ink-1991-30ml-vinta.jpg "Pastel Pink Ink [Julia 1991] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Mulberry [Ubi 1663] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15812-home_default/mulberry-ubi-1663-30ml-vinta.jpg "Mulberry ink [Ubi 1663] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Sunrise [Hanan 1964] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15820-home_default/sunrise-hanan-ink-1964-30ml-vinta.jpg "Sunrise ink [Hanan 1964] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Ochre [Fortaleza 1797] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15816-home_default/ochre-fortaleza-ink-1797-30ml-vinta.jpg "Ochre ink [Fortaleza 1797] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Heritage Brown [Pamana 2018] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15815-home_default/heritage-brown-pamana-ink-2018-30ml-vinta.jpg "Heritage Brown ink [Pamana 2018] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre St. John’s [Laguna 1605] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15814-home_default/st-johns-laguna-1605-30ml-vinta.jpg "St. John's ink [Laguna 1605] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Elysium Green [Kayangan 1967] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15810-home_default/elysium-green-kayangan-ink-1967-30ml-vinta.jpg "Elysium Green ink [Kayangan 1967] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Vineyard [La Union 1971] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15818-home_default/vineyard-union-1971-30ml-vinta.jpg "Vineyard Ink [La Union 1971] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Mermaid Green [Sirena 1952] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15036-home_default/siren-green-sirena-ink-1952-30ml-vinta.jpg "Mermaid Green ink [Sirena 1952] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Violet [Maskara 1890] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15817-home_default/purple-maskara-ink-1890-30ml-vinta.jpg "Violet ink [Maskara 1890] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Pastel Blue [Julio 1991] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15102-home_default/pastel-blue-julio-ink-1991-30ml-vinta.jpg "Pastel Blue Ink [Julio 1991] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Harlequin [Bodabil 1920] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15828-home_default/harlequin-bodabil-ink-1920-30ml-vinta.jpg "Harlequin ink [Bodabil 1920] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Malayan Apple [Makopa 1938] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15813-home_default/malayan-apple-makopa-ink-1938-30ml-vinta.jpg "Apple Malayan Ink [Makopa 1938] - 30ml - Vinta")
![Encre Black Onyx [Romblon 1582] - 30ml - Vinta](https://papeterie-makkura.fr/15809-home_default/black-onyx-romblon-ink-1582-30ml-vinta.jpg "Black Onyx ink [Romblon 1582] - 30ml - Vinta")