I still love Inktober and had decided in advance that this year I would relive and illustrate my recent bike packing trip cycling the Hebridean Way. But what was also particularly exciting is that Phil […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further its creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Nick Stewart
Jacques Herbin Les Couleurs de Paris
Jacques Herbin is one of the stationery sector’s more notable characters. He started his sealing wax business in Paris in the latter part of the seventeenth century and his world famous brand continues to this […]
Jacques Herbin Turquoise de Perse
Lawrence Savage at Exaclair very kindly sent me a sample of Turquoise de Perse to test. This is another great addition to the exclusive Jacques Herbin 1670 shimmer range. Turquoise de Perse is a vivid […]
TOM’S STUDIO One Dip PEN
As a keen fan of the Kakimori dip pen I was eager to try out the new One Dip pen from Tom’s Studio to see how they might compare. I opted for the brass version […]
Two more Diamine Exclusives for Art from the Heart
Introducing Arthur Job and Ooh Betty’s – two more Diamine exclusives produced for online UK stationers Art from the Heart which have just been released. The bottom alphabet is a blend of the 2 inks […]
Diamine German Exclusive – Badentinte for PapierFischer
German stationer PapierFischer have recently added another Diamine exclusive to their collection of fountain pen inks. Based on the bright vermilion red found in the Baden coat of arms, this ink not only packs a […]
Call of the Cthulhu – A Wearingeul Exclusive for Goldspot Pens
Tom from Goldspot Pens has sent me a bottle of their recent exclusive ink from Wearingeul – Call of the Cthulhu. Based in South Korea, Wearingeul produce some seriously beautiful, sheening, shimmer and standard fountain […]
Elle Tennyson – The Queen of Bleach and Diamine
This is the start of what I hope will be the first of many Q&As with creatives and producers who are all pushing the boundaries of fountain pen ink and bleach in creative practice. First […]
Diamine Exclusive Bijih Timah
The legacy of tin mining and its impact on the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities remains an integral part of Malaysia’s historical tapestry, reflecting both economic progress and complex social dynamics. It is with this […]
The Kaweco Piston Sport Relaunch
This is exciting! Kaweco, the distinguished German brand renowned for its premium writing instruments, has just relaunched the much-anticipated Kaweco Piston Sport. And for those who appreciate classic taste and style, read on. Designed in […]
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