I’m going to kick off Inkmas with a few pink inks that crossed my path this year. First, up is the Vanness Planner Pink. This was a special limited edition ink made especially for the Chicago Planner Conference 2024. Before you ask, this ink is no longer available. It’s possible that Vanness will make another batch in the future, but for the moment, it was an extra special ink just for attendees of the conference. But don’t despair, I’ll be sure to include comps at the bottom of the review of inks that may be similar in color that are still available.
I have to say I’m both tickled and amazed that Vanness can make their own inks. It seems like alchemy to me and I love that they occasionally surprise us all by stepping into their magical kitchen and whipping up a batch of something spectacular.
Planner Pink is no exception. This ink is bright, vivid and ever-so-slightly sheeny which helps to tone the pink down and give it a complexity not found in markers or felt tip pens. Planner Pink is very vivid and difficult to capture on film because its so bright.
I did some test writing and swatches on Tomoe River 52gsm paper with various pens including several Sailor Hocoro dip pens in various sizes (all with the added feed attachment), Pilot iro-utsushi dip pen, and a Zebra G dip nib and holder. The color is more of a bright pink with a finer nib and a little more tinged with the sheen in larger nibs making the color look a bit darker.
When comparing with other, more readily available inks, Van Dieman’s Spring Fairy Orchid and Taccia Momo Pink are probably the closest but they still feel a bit different. Pilot Kosumosu is a little more orangey and Colorverse x Opus 88 Girls Just Wanna is more magenta (and also no longer available, sorry!). Dominant Industry Royal Azalea is similarly bright but a much deeper, more purply color.
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