Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very likely sent me a sample of Violet Impérial to test. This is a brand new addition to the exclusive 1670 range. As background information – the Jacques Herbin brand was created in […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
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Jacques Herbin Shogun
Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very likely sent me a sample of Shogun to test. This is a new(ish) addition to the exclusive 1670 range. Yes – the same range as the unforgettable Emeraude de Chivor […]
Diamine exclusive Ortloff KOLNER BRUCKENGRUN
Following on from my last post about Stephan Lucht and his passion for exclusive monster sheening inks and heavy rock here is his latest collaboration with Diamine. Another exclusive for the German stationery shop Ortloff. […]
Hells Bells! It’s Master of Puppets – Stephan Lucht
With the recent launch of two more Diamine German exclusive monster sheening inks Hells Bells and Master of Puppets, I thought it would be fun to showcase the inks together with a brief introduction to […]
Open Studio 2-9 July 2022
It’s been seven years since I started my investigation into fountain pen inks! So, as part of the Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival my studio will be open from Saturday 2nd until Saturday 9th July 2022. […]
TAYLOR – a creative collaboration
It’s been seven years since I embarked on this personal investigation into fountain pen ink, and it’s been an enlightening journey to say the least. So, in conjunction with my first ever fountain pen ink […]
Diamine Exclusive – KOPI O KAW
Introducing Kopi O Kaw. A Diamine coffee fragrant extreme sheen exclusive for Pen Gallery. Kopi O Kaw is a deep brown sheening ink and the third Diamine exclusive from Pen Gallery. The ink bleeds out browns […]
The nuance of FOUNTAIN PEN ink art
In a modern age that is increasingly becoming more black and white, fountain pen inks are packed full of tonal subtlety and are a fabulous visual reminder of just how important and relevant nuance is […]
Wearingeul swatch tests
As mentioned in the previous post, Wearingeul are a new brand to me. I don’t know much about them apart from the fact that they are based in South Korea and are currently promoting a […]
Wearingeul Jekyll to Hyde
Wearingeul appear to be the new kids on the block. I don’t know much about them apart from the fact that they are based in South Korea and are currently promoting a very nicely packaged […]
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