Another exclusive from Diamine. The depth and range of the shading with this colour is just sublime. I don’t know what else to say… fabulous! Once again, this an exclusive to German ink retailers only, […]
FOUNTAIN PEN INK ART
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Diamine Skull and Roses
For all you sheen freaks, a Diamine exclusive – only available from Germany. It’s a deep blue that dries 100% sheen. The nearest equivalent that I have come across is Krishna Moonview. Game on! Papers […]
Diamine 150th Anniversary Ink Test Swatches
And here are the most recent eight Diamine 150th Anniversary fountain pen ink colours. These are rich vivid inks with stacks of excellent chromatography, sheening and bleach reaction. If there is one weak link from […]
Pure Pens Ink Swatch Tests
As a member of United Inkdom I was invited to test this new range of inks from Pure Pens. I can assure you that Pure Pens know their stuff and I’d have been very surprised […]
Mabie Todd – Blackbird Ink Swatch Test
What a great choice of colours for a six set from Mabie Todd and lovely themed names too. Have to say, I do recognise the handiwork of one of my favourite ink makers. Just look […]
Diamine 150th Anniversary Ink Giveaway
In a bid to promote my fountain pen ink and bleach project further, I have an 8 piece set of 150th Anniversary Diamine Inks to giveaway. And they’re gorgeous colours too! For a chance to […]
Some Workshop Pics
I had 10 students for the 2 workshops on Saturday. The workshops consisted of the following format: 1. INTRODUCTION The concept of using fountain pen inks and bleach as an art medium and what can […]
Franklin Christoph Swatch Tests
Franklin Christoph have been producing writing accessories in North Carolina since 2001. Here are 16 swatch tests from their current range: The range is predominantly red, brown, green, blue and black. So if you’re looking […]
Choosing Keeping Old Fashioned Notebook Review
As part of the review team at United Inkdom, I was asked to take a look at a little bundle of 3 old fashioned looking notebooks supplied by Choosing Keeping. They are made by hand […]
Festival Quink and Bleach
A couple of weeks ago, a mate of mine tagged me in a post on the Stonehenge Solstice Festival facebook page challenging me to submit a poster design for the event. I posted some lame […]
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