Pelikan Edelstein inks always seem to come with something a little extra, a little more character. This is a blue-black ink but its fairly subtle shading brings it to life in a lovely way. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you to The Writing Desk for sending me this sample. If you would like […]
I’ve avoided reviewing vintage fountain pens up to now because it’s hard to guarantee consistency. Even new pens can vary a little, depending on the effectiveness of a company’s quality control. So many variables can affect the quality of an old pen that it’s impossible to say if a particular model is going to be […]
The Palomino Blackwing Pearl is the third and, currently, final Palomino Blackwing in the series. It’s harder and lighter than the Blackwing and softer and darker than the Blackwing 602. In other words, it’s in between. As such, if you are looking for a pencil to both write and sketch with, this may be a […]
This is the third and final sketch of boats in Lynmouth Harbour, each drawn with a different Palomino Blackwing pencil. This week it’s the turn of the Palomino Blackwing Pearl. There’ll be a review of this pencil on Sunday. Drawn, as ever, in a Pink Pig sketchbook.
I love this ink so much! I can’t get the photos to show just what a beautiful warm bright yellow this is. It truly is sunshine on a page. This ink makes me happy and that’s what it’s all about, right? It does have one strange property although, to be honest, it could be more […]