By way of introduction, this is an annual summary of my fountain pen ink art project – reimagining fountain pen inks for creative purposes other than for just handwriting – which began in 2015 with […]

By way of introduction, this is an annual summary of my fountain pen ink art project – reimagining fountain pen inks for creative purposes other than for just handwriting – which began in 2015 with […]
Many congratulations and thanks to Diamine for producing yet another fun Inkvent Calendar (Number 3) and also for introducing us to a new concept of Chameleon inks (duo tone shimmer inks). As always, it’s been […]
Welcome to another Diamine Reddit collaboration. Previous projects have seen the Reddit Fountainpen community create what have turned out to be three international best sellers – Earl Grey, Aurora Borealis and Writer’s Blood. So, Phil […]
Introducing Fluster Cluck and Falling Upwards – two Diamine exclusives produced for online UK stationers Art from the Heart which are to be released on 21st November 2022. I love pairs of inks that can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]