This week we’re going to take a look at Diamine Ruby. I bought this ink years ago when I came across a deal on Diamine inks. I don’t think I had a particular reason for choosing it other than I needed to purchase 4 bottles of ink. In the years since I acquired it, I have hardly used it at …
This week we’re going to take a look at Kobe #53 Kitano Pearl Silver. I originally tried this ink when I was writing my grey ink comparison. It was probably my favorite grey ink that I tried and I immediately bought a bottle of it. I use it fairly regularly and feel quite comfortable with it, so I’m excited to …
This week we’re going to take a look at Cross Violet. I purchased a sample of this ink when I was working on my sheen color post. I thought it was quite nice, so I grabbed a bottle for myself. Let’s take a closer look at this ink and see what it has going for it. Cross Violet To start, …
While many people reading this probably use their fountain pens on a regular basis for daily tasks such as writing lists or taking notes, some of you may occasionally write (or want to write) letters. Today I’m going to take a quick look at some paper that you’ve likely seen before but may have never tried out. I’m talking about …
This week we’re going to take a look at P.W. Akkerman #8 Diep-Duinwaterblauw. Since that is a bit of a mouthful and I’ve never heard anyone refer to Akkerman inks by their entire name, I’m just going to refer to it as Akkerman #8 from here on out. P.W. Akkerman is based in the Netherlands and is located in The …
This week we’re going to take a look at Troublemaker Petrichor. Troublemaker is an ink manufacturer from The Philippines. The word petrichor refers to the smell of the earth or soil after it rains. I’m not sure how a color can relate to a smell, but just like the smell, I’m a big fan of this color. Maybe it’s because …
This week we’re going to take a look at Papier Plume Bayou Nightfall. I picked up this ink at Papier Plume in New Orleans. If you ever have the opportunity to stop by, I highly recommend it. Not only is it a fantastically fun and well-stocked shop in the French Quarter, but the owners are a pleasure to chat with. …
This week we’re going to take a look at Visconti Blue. When I purchased this ink I was looking for what I considered to be a “pure” blue ink and I think this really fills that role. As you probably know, there are many different shades of blue out there. With such tough competition, how do you choose? I’ll give …
This week we’re going to take a look at Iroshizuku Syo-ro. This ink made my list of Forever Inks and is one of my all-around favorite inks to use. I think it’s great for writing and doodling and enjoy using it in a variety of nib sizes. Interested? Let’s take a closer look at why I enjoy this ink so …
For the majority of my fountain-pen-using days, I have only ever bought pens from major manufacturers. I tend to prefer smaller pens with solid, simple colors and it’s always seemed like most handmade pens are quite large and colorful. It wasn’t until The Colorado Pen Show in 2018 when I purchased my first handmade pen, and since then I’ve picked …
