Introducing Kopi O Kaw. A Diamine coffee fragrant extreme sheen exclusive for Pen Gallery. Kopi O Kaw is a deep brown sheening ink and the third Diamine exclusive from Pen Gallery. The ink bleeds out browns […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further it’s creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Abstract calligraphy
The nuance of FOUNTAIN PEN ink art
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 […]
The Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2021
And once again, many congratulations to Diamine! Not only have they managed to release yet another Inkvent Calendar but, in my opinion, they have surpassed themselves and created another 25 brand new inks all with […]
Diamine Hong Kong Exclusives – Kong Girls and Kong Guys
Two Diamine exclusives with great names and both are gorgeous colours that work really well together. Kong Girls is a very pretty mid purple fountain pen ink with a silver blue shimmer. It’s a shading […]
Kaweco perkeo calligraphy set review
As a member of the United Inkdom I have been tasked with taking a very quick look at the Kaweco Perkeo Calligraphy set. Retailing at circa £22.00, this set comprises: 3 x nib units (1.1mm, 1.5mm […]
Manuscript 3 Nib Calligraphy Set
As a member of the United Inkdom I have just had the absolute pleasure of using and abusing the Manuscript 3 Nib Calligraphy Set! Unbelievably cheap at £7.49, this nasty looking set comprises: 3 nib […]
Diamine German Exclusive – Penoblue
A new Diamine sheen exclusive for the German stationer chain, Penoblo. Named Penoblue, this teal blue sheening ink bleeds out a very bright turquoise when blended with water. Nice shading qualities in both the handwriting […]
Diamine Hybrid Ink Exclusive!
Yes! This could be the first Diamine hybrid ink to be made available for general release. And it’s thanks to Bernardo Gomes of Fountain Pens UK that this opportunity has come about. Following on from […]
Diamine Reddit Ink Project 2020. Vote for your favourite 3
Another Diamine Reddit ink creation project is happening and what’s not to like? Two previous projects saw the Reddit community vote for and name what have turned out to be 2 international best sellers – […]
Herbin 350th Anniversary Gift Set
As part of their 350th Anniversary, Herbin have released a miniature 5 bottle ink gift set featuring the original vintage labels. Herbin started producing ink in 1670, making ink for King Louis XIV, the Sun […]
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