It’s strange to think that this year’s black edition Inkvent Calendar will be the fifth one that Diamine has released since 2019. And with 25 unique inks in each one, that’s 125 fountain pen inks released over five years. That’s a huge range of top quality fountain pen ink from one of the world’s most revered ink manufacturers who have been producing ink since 1864.
When I first started my investigation into fountain pen inks back in 2015, I had no idea that I’d still be swatch testing ten years later. In fact, with the sad demise of handwriting in schools, colleges and the workplace one might conclude that the obsoletion of fountain pen ink is inevitable. But here we are and, bizarrely, the fascination with fountain ink appears to be growing.
So, if you haven’t already, why not treat yourself to a black edition for Christmas and get acquainted with the magic of: standard, shading, sheening, shimmering and chameleon fountain pen inks? Just to say at this point, I have already swatched my calendar and without giving anything away, and in my opinion, the black edition is the best yet. (Oh! And the swatch cards shown are from last year – no spoilers from me!).
So, whether investigating the inks one day at a time or opening on the Big Day, swatching these beauties will enhance your holiday, keep you out of mischief and open your eyes to all sorts of creative possibilities. Click here to get your Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2024 Black Edition from Cult pens.
And if you’re not quite sure how to swatch fountain pen ink, I have just the thing. For the next 31 days only, I’m offering my online course, hosted by Udemy, at a 33% discount.
As a relatively unexplored medium for use in art, the course starts by explaining why fountain pen ink and bleach is a unique and fascinating medium and then progresses through 12 walk through tutorials demonstrating techniques and top tips that will show students how to create swatch cards, watercolour paintings, illustrations, handwriting and calligraphy using this unique medium that is not only fascinating to watch but totally absorbing to engage with. This can also be given as a Christmas gift. Click here for more info.
And finally, if you need the equipment to complete this magical inkvent, Cult Pens have put together the complete package for you. See the above image to see what you get sent and then click here for the Ink Art Bundle.
So why not join me? I’ll will be posting my swatch cards day by day on Instagram and Facebook. You can access my social media accounts via the links next to my logo – follow me and I’ll follow you back. And in the New Year I’ll be blogging about my about Top twelve Inks for 2024. But fear not, there’ll be a couple more posts before then!
DISCLOSURE: Please be aware that I may possibly be remunerated should you click the link(s) above to make a purchase.
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