Adam Whittaker from Exaclair has very kindly sent me a sample of the new metallic ink from Herbin to test – Cornaline d’Egypt – part of a new range I assume, of 1798. Now whether […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Abstract calligraphy
Krishna Monster Sheens
Krishna Inks have very kindly sent me their new range of 6 heavy inks. They were originally sold to me as monster sheens and three of them fit into this category, but the other three […]
Diamine Earl Grey
I can’t believe that we’re already cracking through the month of May. And that was beginning to concern me as I haven’t unearthed anything truly remarkable for a while. That is until now… Diamine Earl […]
Sheen shoot-out!
Steffi Kahl of Fountainfeder has very kindly sent me some Organics Studio samples of Henry Thoreau and Nitrogen and requested a Sheen shoot-out challenge with Diamine Skull and Roses and Krishna Moonview. All of these […]
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 […]
Krishna Sheening Inks – Swatch Tests
Krishna Inks very kindly sent me two of their new sheening inks. Sakthy, which is a vermilion red and Moonview which is a very dark blue. When swatch tested on heavy duty watercolour paper the […]
Herbin 1798 – Amethyste de l’Oural
If you do one thing this weekend – get hold of a bottle – or a sample – of Herbin 1798 – Amethyste de l’aural. It’s a silky smooth, rich purple with silver glitter and just […]
Platinum Blacks
I was very kindly sent these 6 Platinum Classic Black fountain pen ink samples by Scribble at unitedinkdom. I tested a batch of Platinum inks back in April, you can link to the review here, […]
Happy Valentine’s Day with Robert Oster’s Ruby Red
Happy Valentine’s Day with Robert Oster Signature Ink – Ruby Red on Bockingford watercolour paper. Abstract calligraphy created with automatic pen and masking fluid. What a gorgeous red (photographed still damp)! Thanks to the man himself […]
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