Coliro "Ruby" pearlcolor refill

Coliro "Ruby" pearlcolor refill

Add bold, radiant colour to your calligraphy and artwork with Coliro "Ruby" pearlcolor refill. This vibrant red shade brings striking energy and rich visual presence to lettering, illustration and decorative projects, making it a beautiful choice when you want a strong, elegant colour with a luminous shimmer.

Handmade in Germany using high-quality mica pigments and gum arabic, "Ruby" activates smoothly with water and delivers even, brilliant colour release. Its excellent lightfastness rating of 8 makes it a dependable choice for finished work that deserves both beauty and lasting performance.

Key features

• Vibrant shimmering red with strong visual impact
• High-quality mica pigments for luminous, even coverage
• Lightfastness rating: 8 (excellent, fade resistant)
• Handmade in Germany using natural, vegan-friendly ingredients
• Suitable for absorbent surfaces including paper, wood, gypsum and stone
• Supplied in labelled paper packaging for easy organisation
• The label can also be placed into a Coliro metal palette box for simple colour identification later on

Perfect for

• Calligraphy with rich, eye-catching colour
• Greeting cards, invitations and premium stationery
• Illustration details and decorative highlights
• Floral motifs, borders and creative embellishments
• Layering with other Coliro pearlcolors for vibrant effects

How to use

1. Pre-activate the colour with a few drops of water and allow it to soften for 1–2 minutes.
2. Mix thoroughly with a brush until the paint becomes smooth and creamy.
3. Apply with a brush or dip pen, loading both sides of the nib for calligraphy use.
4. Use on light or dark surfaces to enjoy the full brilliance of the colour.

If using a new nib, wash away any factory oil first so the colour adheres properly and flows evenly.

About Coliro

Coliro pearlcolors are handmade in Germany using natural mica pigments and gum arabic, producing richly pigmented shimmering colours that activate smoothly and shine beautifully. Their vegan-friendly formula, reliable performance and excellent lightfastness have made them a trusted choice for calligraphers, illustrators and artists around the world.

Why we trust Coliro

At Calligraphy Arts UK, we stock Coliro because the brand consistently combines beautiful colour, dependable performance and thoughtful craftsmanship. Their pearlcolors are ethically produced, vegan-friendly and carefully made to give creatives reliable results across a wide range of artistic and calligraphic uses.

Coliro’s commitment to quality, consistency and luminous colour makes “Ruby” an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a vivid red shimmer to their work without compromising on performance.

Selected by Calligraphy Arts UK

Calligraphy Arts UK specialises in carefully chosen calligraphy tools, inks, stationery and artist materials for customers who value both quality and creative enjoyment. We selected Coliro "Ruby" because it offers a bright, expressive colour with excellent usability and a refined shimmering finish that works beautifully in both everyday practice and special pieces.

Product details

• Brand: Coliro GmbH
• Colour: "Ruby"
• Ingredients: Mica pigments, gum arabic
• Lightfastness: 8 (excellent)
• Finish: Vibrant shimmering red
• Packaging: Labelled paper packaging
• Handmade in Germany
• Vegan-friendly