Next up on my audition list was to find a good blue. Blue works exceptionally well for my holiday cards because my family is Jewish and my husband’s family celebrates Christmas, meaning it works as a somewhat neutral but still winter-ish, holiday-ish color. This year I was fascinated by the idea of Diamine Blue Edition…
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Inkmas Day 7: Monteverde Sweet Life Birthday Cake
Let’s just get it out of the way right now. This is not the first time I’ve waxed poetic about Monteverde Birthday Cake this year. I don’t know what happened but something clicked with me and this ink in 2023. I used an entire 30ml bottle of Monteverde Sweet Life Birthday Cake ($12) and then…
Inkmas #6 – Pennonia Almazold (Apple Green)
Next on my list of inks to audition for holiday cards was a really good green. In past years I’ve gone dark (think Yoseka x Ink Institute No. 1 Origin Ink), but this time I wanted something bright and cheerful so I selected Pennonia Almazold/Apple Green (60mL for $16). And boy was this one apple…
Inkmas Day 5: Birmingham Pen Co. Winter Garden Snowflake
How holiday-centric is an ink with a name like (Winter Garden) Snowflake by Birmingham Pen Co. ($17 for 60ml bottle)? Pretty dang holiday, I say! It is currently being bottled as just “Snowflake” so don’t be confused by the label on my bottle. Snowflake has a lovely reddish sheen over a cool blue aqua/turquoise. When…
Inkmas #4: Kobe City Museum Gray
Welcome to Inkmas Day 4! I recently found a gorgeous new color from Kobe – City Museum Gray. The ink looks like a warm mug of hot chocolate – not just in the swatch, but in writing as well. Depending on your paper, your nib, and the lighting, this ink can appear anywhere from a…
Inkmas Day 3: Callifolio Heure Dorée
When I think of the holidays, I think of the sparkly golds of holiday decorations and the golden glow of candlelight and shimmery cocktails. These golden hues made me think immediately of Callifolio Heure D’orée ($13 for a 35ml bottle). Heure D’orée is not a shimmery ink which I prefer for regular writing but it…
Inkmas #2 – Ferris Wheel Press Wondrous Winterberry
Each year I approach Inkmas with a single goal in mind: find the ink to address this year’s holiday cards. While I don’t write messages to each person on my list, I do sit down and hand address each envelope, so each year I try to find the perfect ink for the job. This year…