Tag: ink

Diamine Sunset ink review

14 January 2014 By ian

This is a very bright rather saturated orange ink. It’s almost tangerine in colour. I haven’t seen many sunsets like this and I can’t say that I’m going to use it all that often. But it’s bright and cheery and that’s always a good thing. Here’s me doing the doodle:

J. Herbin Bleu Pervenche ink review

9 January 2014 By ian

A very bright turquoisey blue. A little shading. A delicate little ink. Lovely bottle. French. Me doing the doodle: Note that I did learn how to spell periwinkle properly between the beginning and the end of writing this review. J. Herbin Black Metal Rollerball on Rhodia Notepad

Diamine Eau de Nil ink review

2 January 2014 By ian

Continuing the theme of beautiful must-have inks, here is Diamine’s Eau de Nil. Nile Water. Having looked at a few pictures of the Nile I think it perhaps depends where on the Nile you are. But in this particular part, it’s a very lovely colour indeed. There’s some shading too. And it’s very quick drying. […]

Diamine Ancient Copper ink review

29 December 2013 By ian

Diamine Ancient Copper is a very special ink. It shades in the most beautiful way and really does look like ancient copper. In that respect, Diamine picked an excellent name.  If you know your way around a flex or italic nib then you’ll be able to really bring this ink to life. Even if you […]

Merry Christmas 2013

25 December 2013 By ian

Merry Christmas! Have you been lucky enough to get some money from Father Christmas? If so, below I suggest some fine places where you could spend it. But first, some thank yous. I started this site back in August and right from the start Brad Dowdy has supported and promoted Pens! Paper! Pencils! on his […]