Vinta Inks Archives from the Metro Bottled Ink in Technicolor Night [Remedios Circle 1994] - 15mL

Vinta Inks, crafted in the Philippines, celebrate the nation’s vibrant culture and history through thoughtfully named collections and expertly formulated inks. Each blend is created using high quality ingredients, reflecting both artistry and storytelling in every bottle.

Archives from the Metro is a tribute to the quiet, fleeting stories of city life, from familiar streets to passing moments that linger in memory. Inspired by the textures, rhythm, and pulse of Manila’s urban landscape, each ink in this 15ml collection captures a fragment of the metro as both a place and an experience. Together, they form a living archive, deeply personal yet universally familiar, inviting you to document your own story, one line at a time.

Technicolor Night draws inspiration from 1994 Remedios Circle, at the height of the Malate Renaissance, when the district came alive with artistic expression and electric nightlife. Beneath the canopy of old acacia trees, the plaza pulsed with energy as music, light, and movement blurred into a vivid after midnight experience. This ink captures that contrast between shadow and spectacle, where quiet greenery met the vibrant rhythm of the city’s creative soul.

The deep forest green base reflects the dense, tropical shadows of the plaza, while a dramatic red sheen emerges in heavier strokes, echoing the glow of lanterns and the flicker of neon signs from iconic venues. Mysterious and atmospheric, it transforms every line into a layered interplay of darkness and light, like a city that only reveals itself after nightfall.

Vinta stands firm in the belief that education holds the key to reducing poverty. With every bottle purchased, a portion is donated to support educational initiatives in the Philippines, helping build a brighter future, one story at a time.

Vinta Archives from the Metro Technicolor Night Specifications

• Collection: Archives from the Metro
• Ink Name: Technicolor Night
• Volume: 15ml
• Ink Color: Forest green with red sheen
• Finish: Sheening
• Made in the Philippines