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 […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further it’s creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: ink swatches
J Herbin 350th Anniversary Ink – Vert Atlantide
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 […]
My top 12 inks of 2019 – The Year Purple!
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 […]
Painting with Troublemaker Inks
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. […]
Troublemaker Inks
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 […]
Kyo No Oto Swatch Tests
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 […]
Kyo-Iro Swatch Tests
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 […]
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 11 – Blacks, Olives and Magic
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 […]
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 10 – Green
This is the tenth part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown are part of a lovely range of what I’m going to call Green. Sailor 160 – A light translucent green with […]
Sailor Ink Studio Swatch Tests – Part 09 – Grey Greens
This is the ninth part of my Sailor Ink Studio swatch tests. The swatch cards shown are part of a lovely range of what I’m going to call the Grey Greens. The first is arguably […]
