Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio based in the Philippines. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. This is my second post, […]
Experimenting with fountain pen ink to further it’s creative potential for use within the visual arts.
Tag: Quink and Bleach
Troublemaker standard Inks swatch tests
Based in Cebu, a province of the Philippines, Troublemaker Inks are a small artisan ink studio. Their current range consists of 27 fountain pen inks spanning four categories of ink: Standard, Shading, Shimmer and Sheen. […]
Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Created with Nick Stewart Twilight Black fountain pen ink in Rhodia Pen and Ink Wash book with watercolour brush and a Noodler’s Creaper pen. And HEY! If you’re interested to know more about how to […]
Fountain Pens UK – Christmas Talks – Fountain Pen Ink Art
As leader of the Facebook Group – Fountain Pens UK – Bernardo Gomes has organised 12 Christmas talks covering subjects directly associated with, and of interest to, the group membership. I was both humbled and […]
Diamine German Exclusive – Penoblue
A new Diamine sheen exclusive for the German stationer chain, Penoblo. Named Penoblue, this teal blue sheening ink bleeds out a very bright turquoise when blended with water. Nice shading qualities in both the handwriting […]
Diamine Reddit Ink Project 2020. Vote for your favourite 3
Another Diamine Reddit ink creation project is happening and what’s not to like? Two previous projects saw the Reddit community vote for and name what have turned out to be 2 international best sellers – […]
Herbin 350th Anniversary Gift Set
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 […]
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 […]
L’Artisan Pastellier Callifolio Swatch Tests – the Pinks, Purples and Greens
This is final part of my swatch test investigation into the rustic world of L’Artisan Pastellier Callifolio. Many thanks to Jon Rabbet, who runs Pen Sharing, for organising a group buy of these. GROUP FAN […]
L’Artisan Pastellier Callifolio Swatch Tests – the Ochres
This is part three of my swatch test investigation into the rustic world of L’Artisan Pastellier Callifolio. Many thanks to Jon Rabbet, who runs Pen Sharing, for organising a group buy of these. GROUP FAN […]
