Outside of the fountain pen communities, Montblanc are arguably known as the status symbol of fountain pens. If I did a quick survey of pen ownership at Lloyd’s London, for example, I have a feeling […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further it’s creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Author: Nick Stewart
I create art using fountain pen inks and bleach. My techniques epitomise the whole ethos of ‘less is more’ and demonstrate how much one can achieve using very little. It is also a medium that is very much serendipity led and the beauty of the final outcomes are often dictated by this.
PENBBS Swatch Tests – Part 02
I’ve been aware of this Chinese brand for a while now, but it’s hasn’t been easy getting hold of samples to swatch test. Certainly, I’ve been onto AliExpress and had a look at the volume […]
Fiddler on the Roof
When Bob King Creative approached me to help supply the lettering for the latest West End production of Fiddler on the Roof I was over the moon when he mentioned that he’d like to achieve […]
Kaweco Skyline Classic Sport Fountain Pen Fox Review
The Kaweco Skyline is a silver-trimmed twist on the classic Kaweco Sport. With silver barrel markings and nib, the Skyline version is perhaps a little more understated than the gold-trimmed Sport, but is otherwise the […]
PENBBS Swatch Tests – Part 01
I’ve been aware of this Chinese brand for a while now, but it’s hasn’t been easy getting hold of samples to swatch test. Certainly, I’ve been onto AliExpress and had a look at the volume […]
Diamine Smoke on the Water and Purple Rain
Diamine Smoke on the Water and Purple Rain. Another extreme sheen German exclusive. Deep rich coloured inks with fabulous blue green and purple chromatography and gorgeous deep metallic pink and yellow gold sheens. Next […]
