Kakimori are based in one of Tokyo’s old shitamachi (downtown) neighbourhoods where craftsmanship remains well and truly alive. At the heart of their purpose is the preservation of artisanal knowledge and skills developed over the […]
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Three Papier & Stift Diamine Exclusives
Anja at Papier & Stift has just released three brand new Diamine grey shading exclusives called: Lust For Write, Should I Type or Should I Write and Hey Ho Let’s Write. I think, homage maybe […]
Intktober 2022 – A sheening and shimmer ink Bonanza!
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! […]
Octopus Fluids write & Draw Pigment Inks review
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 […]
CULT PENS Shimmer INK Exclusives Swatch Tests
Huge respect to Cult Pens who are not only continuing to champion and carry quality fountain pen ink from all over but are expanding their own exclusive range of inks from well known ink makers. […]
Kaweco ORIGINAL 250 and 060 Black Chrome
Many thanks to Nikki at Studio Pens for sending me these two stunners to review. As you are aware Kaweco is one of the oldest brands on the market and focuses on that thin line […]
Ferris Wheel Press August Inks
Firstly, many thanks to Ferris Wheel Press for sending these four inks to swatch test. This is my first actual contact with this brand although I readily admit that the quality of their eye catching […]
Notorie Notebook Review
As part of the United Inkdom meta review group, I have been asked to test and review one of the limited edition handcrafted Notorie notebooks. Notorie are a small artisan studio based in Kent, England. […]
Jacques Herbin Violet Impérial
Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very likely sent me a sample of Violet Impérial to test. This is a brand new addition to the exclusive 1670 range. As background information – the Jacques Herbin brand was created in […]
Kakimori Nib Review
Shan from Stationery Studio Sheen in Hong Kong has very kindly sent me something else that has seriously lit my fire. A Kakimori nib and holder! Now this really has got my attention. And it’s […]
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