Oh my goodness gracious me. What colour is this ink? It’s quite blue, with green, a fair amount of red around the edges, and then there’s the gold thrown in. No wonder it’s causing such a sensation. It’s a very special ink indeed. Here I am doodling the Inkling. This sample was sent to me […]
Murasaki Shikibu means Japanese Beautyberry. This is a very pretty name for a very pretty ink. It’s the first purple ink I’ve found that I really enjoy writing with. It flows well and dries quickly. Here I am doodling the Inkling. This sample was sent to me by Pure Pens, who offer a range of […]
This is a very nice blue black. There’s no shortage of choice in blue black inks but this is one of the better ones, which the added advantage of drying very quickly. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you very much to Kyle for introducing me to Papier Plume inks.
Yellow inks always look so lovely but aren’t usually very practical as they can be hard to read. This is quite a strong yellow so better than most but still a little difficult, particularly in low light. It is a lovely colour. Here I am doodling the Inkling.
Waterman Serenity Blue is one of those inks with a reputation. It’s well known for being one of the safest inks there is, recommended for use in the most delicate of vintage pens. As far as its colour goes, it’s a nice royal blue, which isn’t to my taste (reminds me too much of school). […]