Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very likely sent me a sample of Shogun to test. This is a new(ish) addition to the exclusive 1670 range. Yes – the same range as the unforgettable Emeraude de Chivor […]
Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very likely sent me a sample of Shogun to test. This is a new(ish) addition to the exclusive 1670 range. Yes – the same range as the unforgettable Emeraude de Chivor […]
Firstly, many thanks to Anja at Papier und Stift who very kindly sent me The Box of Fascinations (Vol 2) by Ferris Wheel Press to swatch test. This is my first physical experience with this […]
Following on from my last post about Stephan Lucht and his passion for exclusive monster sheening inks and heavy rock here is his latest collaboration with Diamine. Another exclusive for the German stationery shop Ortloff. […]
With the recent launch of two more Diamine German exclusive monster sheening inks Hells Bells and Master of Puppets, I thought it would be fun to showcase the inks together with a brief introduction to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]