Today, I thought I’d do a quick overview of some of the Octopus Write & Draw Inks ($19.50 per 50ml bottle). I have eight of the potential 36 ink colors currently available. These inks are designed to used in fountain pens as well as with brushes and dip pens. And it’s most notable feature is…
So even though I’ve been concentrating on what I have in my ink stash, I did buy one new ink this year to see if it would fulfill my holiday writing dreams. I picked up a sample of Diamine Shimmer-tastic Enchanted Ocean from Vanness Pens a few weeks ago (4ml sample for $4.15). Enchanted Ocean…
On the longest night of the year, I like to marvel at the stars in the sky, the chill in the air and the official start of winter here in the Midwest. Frosty ink colors, a hot mug of tea and listening to quiet tunes with my headphones on so the sounds of the city…
Inkmas day 9 is an ink I have a tough time showing in a way that brings out its true beauty. Sailor Shikiori Kasasagi. Kasasagi came out in the Shikiori line recently but never to much fanfare. It is a dark blue-teal that leans towards a dark gray with a understated black sheen. Kasasagi is…
Today for Inkmas, we are taking a look at a rare beauty: Vinta Tabuan Purple Sea Star (2022) ($18 for 30ml bottle) , an exclusive ink from Enigma Stationery. Sadly, this ink is currently unavailable. I don’t know if the ink will be reproduced but I thought I’d share it just to show this unique,…
Today’s Link Love is full of folks’ review and reveal from the various Inkvent and Ink Advent calendars so we will take a little break from Inkmas this morning — our own holiday ink review spectacular — to give you a chance to read some other recaps, reviews and ink dumps. Enjoy and Inkmas will…
I started with greens, but of course the next candidate for a holiday ink overview is reds right? Whether you want something as bright and cheery as Rudolph’s red, red nose to something as delicious as mulled wine, I’ve got the range! Tomo & Lims Kaleidoscope Maboroshi is that bright delightful red, along with some…
