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 […]

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. […]
Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small ink studio producing some very exciting products. They have recently sent me their four newest colours which are very pleasing indeed… The […]
Made in the Japanese city of Kyoto, Kyo No Oto inks feature traditional Japanese colors inspired by the city’s beautiful scenery and culture. Nurebairo (01) – A heavy black ink named after the black of a […]
Takeda Jimuki produce office supplies and stationery for use in the home and workplace. Their Kyo-Iro inks are handmade in Kyoto, Japan using traditional dye based techniques and materials and elegantly convey the charm and tradition […]
This is the final part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown feature the blacks, olives and what can only be described as something magical and truly beautiful. Sailor 027 – A true […]