I sort of wanted to title this post “Another Swing, Another Miss,” but I figured it was better to make it searchable right? I’m referring, of course, to my quest for the perfect brown matching the Pantone Color of the Year Mocha Mousse (spoiler: this isn’t it). This is Ferris Wheel Press Steeped Umber ($3…
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Ink review: Vinta Liquid Sepia Isabela
I really wanted to title this post “EUREKA – I found it!,” but I understand that’s not the best for anyone to find it later, so I went with our traditional headline. But I’m here to say I think I found an ink that is an amazing match for the Pantone color of the year,…
Ink Review: Octopus Write & Draw Brown Penguin
Today I’m carrying on Ana’s theme of wine, roses and chocolate for February with a yummy brown ink. This is still part of my quest to find some Pantone color of the year appropriate inks. Spoiler alert: this isn’t that brown, but it is lovely just the same! Octopus Write & Draw Ink Brown Penguin…
Ink Review: Diamine Blue Edition Gingerbread
It’s a new year, which means a new Pantone color: Mocha Mousse. I admit, much as last year I like the idea of the color, and the visuals surrounding the color, but not the literal paint chip. However, it means I get to delve into brown inks this year which is fun, because I don’t…

Ink Review: Ferris Wheel Press Leadcast Letters
Last weekend I attended the Washington DC show and helped at the Dromgoole’s booth selling ink and paper. While helping people find the perfect ink to match a pen or the latest release, I spent an enormous amount of time looking at ink colors and ink boxes. The Ferris Wheel Press boxes have caught my…

Ink Review: Diamine Cult Pens Wonders of the World
I found a new set of inks from Diamine and Cult Pens recently but never could find a time when all seven inks were in stock together soI put off the purchase. But one day I found a magical listing – a tiny set of all seven inks. These are the Wonders of the World…

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…