Here is my third batch of 10 bleach swatch tested Private Reserve inks in the blacks and greens range. Velvet Black – A rich black with deep purple greys revealed when blended with water. A muted reaction with bleach […]

Here is my third batch of 10 bleach swatch tested Private Reserve inks in the blacks and greens range. Velvet Black – A rich black with deep purple greys revealed when blended with water. A muted reaction with bleach […]
But first, as I predicted at the end of last year, 2016 was always going to be a good one, and it certainly hasn’t disappointed. Through the Fountain Pen Network I met Claudia of the recently launched Bauer […]
In order to raise finances to cover some of my costs I’m selling the test pieces that I create. The test pieces measure 140mm x 140mm which is as big as I can realistically go using […]
I notice in the recent UK Art journals that there are several features on the subject of tone. Using only greys to give pictures a greater sense of depth. Well here’s a fountain pen ink […]
I sourced these Caran d’Ache samples from Rachel and Brian at Goulet Pens and Vijay at Stationery Shop stationeryshop.scotland@gmail.com. These are a great range of inks, 18 in total, with plenty of artistic possibilities. I’ll post a couple of test […]
I sourced these Caran d’Ache samples from Rachel and Brian at Goulet Pens and Vijay at Stationery Shop stationeryshop.scotland@gmail.com. These are a great range of inks, 18 in total, with plenty of artistic possibilities. I’ll post a couple […]
These Kaweco samples were sourced from Rachel and Brian at Goulet Pens. This is the full range of 8 inks and a nice set of colours too. Midnight Blue – A deep dark blue handwriting ink that mixes […]