Pen World Magazine are running a pen and ink art contest. See below: The image I submitted is a typical summer scene in the Weald of Kent which is where I cycle a lot of […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Handwriting
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 […]
Pure Pens – the other three inks
As a member of United Inkdom I was invited to test this new range of inks from Pure Pens. Here is the link to my review of the other six colours >>. Here are the outstanding […]
Five new Herbins
Anja from papierundstift.de has very kindly sent me the 5 new Herbin colours, not available in UK as yet. Please note that the ‘J’ is no longer there! It’s HERBIN. And what is immediately comforting […]
Seitz Kreuznach Swatch Tested
Seitz Kreuznach are the second to last mass batch of ink samples that I have left in the studio to swatch test. There are apparently 26 ink colours available of which I have 22. They […]
Diamine Calligraphy Passion
Another exclusive from Diamine. The depth and range of the shading with this colour is just sublime. I don’t know what else to say… fabulous! Once again, this an exclusive to German ink retailers only, […]
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 […]
Diamine 150th Anniversary Ink Test Swatches
And here are the most recent eight Diamine 150th Anniversary fountain pen ink colours. These are rich vivid inks with stacks of excellent chromatography, sheening and bleach reaction. If there is one weak link from […]
Pure Pens Ink Swatch Tests
As a member of United Inkdom I was invited to test this new range of inks from Pure Pens. I can assure you that Pure Pens know their stuff and I’d have been very surprised […]
Mabie Todd – Blackbird Ink Swatch Test
What a great choice of colours for a six set from Mabie Todd and lovely themed names too. Have to say, I do recognise the handiwork of one of my favourite ink makers. Just look […]
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