Towards the end of 2022, I was contacted by the renowned lettering guru Gunnlaugur SE Briem. Gunnlaugur has dedicated his life to the study of all things lettering. In fact I first came across him […]

Towards the end of 2022, I was contacted by the renowned lettering guru Gunnlaugur SE Briem. Gunnlaugur has dedicated his life to the study of all things lettering. In fact I first came across him […]
Tom’s Studio have sent me one of their new pocket fountain pens to play with. Sending me stuff to fiddle with doesn’t guarantee a positive review and to send a pocket fountain pen to a […]
For anyone seriously into illustration and calligraphy, the search for that one true flex nib fountain pen that can properly do both is an ongoing quest. With a lifelong interest in both disciplines, to achieve […]
I love Inktober – even in spite of the negativity surrounding the concept creator and the sad decision by many inkthususiasts to boycott this year’s challenge to pursue alternatives elsewhere. But hey! Life goes on! […]
If you are seriously into fountain pen ink art then you really do need to read this. Octopus Fluids have very kindly sent me a few bottles from their brand new range of fountain pen […]
It’s been seven years since I started my investigation into fountain pen inks! So, as part of the Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival my studio will be open from Saturday 2nd until Saturday 9th July 2022. […]
It’s been seven years since I embarked on this personal investigation into fountain pen ink, and it’s been an enlightening journey to say the least. So, in conjunction with my first ever fountain pen ink […]
In a modern age that is increasingly becoming more black and white, fountain pen inks are packed full of tonal subtlety and are a fabulous visual reminder of just how important and relevant nuance is […]
And that’s another Inktober done and dusted. This year I concentrated on using one ink (with bleach) for each day and tried – within reason – to stick to the official prompt while doing my […]
I was first introduced to Robert Oster Signature Inks by Claudia Astorquiza who helped me to find a place within the Fountain Pen Network forum to post articles about this project. And over the last […]