Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. […]

Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. […]
For painters and illustrators, practicing monotone art is relevant for understanding light, as it allows us to perceive shape and form. How that tonal range, from light to dark, is utilised will be key to […]
Many congratulations to the Reddit Fountainpens community and Diamine Inks on the launch of Writer’s Blood this coming Friday. A fabulous new dark red ink and a great project to help bring to life. Thankyou […]
For painters and illustrators, practicing monotone art is relevant for understanding light, as it allows us to perceive shape and form. How that tonal range, from light to dark, is utilised will be key to […]
And a Happy New Year to everyone! 2020 was a difficult year on so many levels. But, if there is a plus side to all of this, it would appear that during the lay offs […]
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 […]
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 […]
350 years of trading is commendable for any company. But let’s be honest, what Herbin inks may lack in dramatic chromo behaviours, they certainly blaze a trail in other areas. Over the last couple of […]
Although for some, 2019 has been a frustrating year – and Seitz Kreuznach picked up on that with their Diamine Bloody Brexit exclusive – for us Ink Geeks, it’s been absolutely ‘bloody’ fantastic! For those […]
I have just returned from 2 weeks cycling in the French Alps and when not on the bike enjoying the scenery, I had the opportunity to test out the new Troublemaker inks sent to me. […]