Loved all these inks and pens pairings. Ever since you did a swatch of raspberry rose and I got my two samples I have been using it in my drier writing pens and it's made such a difference. Just love this ink and adding tender purple to my next round. Always appreciate your perspective on pairings.
Gorgeous palette! A little off topic but in one of your recent videos you gave us a little guidance on how to pronounce Pelikan. I would love a guide on some of the other German pronunciations - Kaweco, JoWo, Leuchtterm etc. as I've heard multiple pronunciations of each. If you ever have an opportunity to work that into future chats, that would be great!😀
Love the inky rainbows! Diamine has Graphite, but that's definitely green-leaning. I think you'll like Diamine 150 years Silver Fox, that's more 2H pencil leaning. Franklin-Christoph has Graphite 4B, which is very similar to 4B grade graphite. That also has a beautiful smooth writing feel.
What did you think of the chalk ink pad for stamping? Maybe you mentioned it in the video and I missed it but how do you think it performed with the ink and water brush? Loving all your ink color choices and also how you rate the pens and ink. I’m gonna have to try that in my own ink journal! Thanks for the inspiration!
Re: Grey inks to mimic a pencil - this is also my thought process behind being in a constant search for the perfect grey ink. A few thoughts to share, I'd love to get yours! 1. A Diamine Graphite ink exists but it's more black/greenish than grey. I love it personally, but definitely not a grey. 2. Diamine Moon Dust could be a good pencil grey - but it's a shimmer ink. 3. I used Kaweco Smokey Grey for the longest time and it's wonderful. Maybe a bit light. 4. Last year I bought a small bottle of Kiri-Same, which is a lovely, lovely warm grey with no blue in it whatsoever. I heard it's discontinued now though??? I still have to find a pen where it writes the way I'd want though (showing off the shading, yet not too light). I am a fine/extra-fine nib person, so that might not be an issue with your juicy M nibs! 5. My current grey ink choice is Sailor Yurameku Yoi. It is very similar to Earl Grey, but I feel there is less blue in it. I have it currently inked in a Twsbi Eco EF and I'm loving every second of it. Thanks for sharing as always!
The only grey I have used so far is Birmingham Pen Co Sterling Silver. It is pretty nice but kinda plain in that there is no shimmer, no sheen, and maybe some minimal shading if any.
Ooh. I love all the blue and green pens!! Gorgeous
Loving this collection of pens for sure !!
All are wonderful... my favs would probably be, Smells like coffee, Raspberry Rose and Soft Kitty Warm Kitty. I love how you do your swatches.
Loved all these inks and pens pairings. Ever since you did a swatch of raspberry rose and I got my two samples I have been using it in my drier writing pens and it's made such a difference. Just love this ink and adding tender purple to my next round. Always appreciate your perspective on pairings.
Gorgeous palette! A little off topic but in one of your recent videos you gave us a little guidance on how to pronounce Pelikan. I would love a guide on some of the other German pronunciations - Kaweco, JoWo, Leuchtterm etc. as I've heard multiple pronunciations of each. If you ever have an opportunity to work that into future chats, that would be great!😀
Love the inky rainbows! Diamine has Graphite, but that's definitely green-leaning. I think you'll like Diamine 150 years Silver Fox, that's more 2H pencil leaning. Franklin-Christoph has Graphite 4B, which is very similar to 4B grade graphite. That also has a beautiful smooth writing feel.
What did you think of the chalk ink pad for stamping? Maybe you mentioned it in the video and I missed it but how do you think it performed with the ink and water brush?
Loving all your ink color choices and also how you rate the pens and ink. I’m gonna have to try that in my own ink journal! Thanks for the inspiration!
I guess I'm into turquoise pens this month, too. I have 5 inked up.
I love the rainbow of colors - I actually love the soft kitty warm kitty, but maybe in a broader nib? I'm not sure if you've tried that yet.
I totally understand not wanting to run-ink, especially when I have a lot if pens inked up. It feels like I haven't had a chance to really use them!
Re: Grey inks to mimic a pencil - this is also my thought process behind being in a constant search for the perfect grey ink.
A few thoughts to share, I'd love to get yours!
1. A Diamine Graphite ink exists but it's more black/greenish than grey. I love it personally, but definitely not a grey.
2. Diamine Moon Dust could be a good pencil grey - but it's a shimmer ink.
3. I used Kaweco Smokey Grey for the longest time and it's wonderful. Maybe a bit light.
4. Last year I bought a small bottle of Kiri-Same, which is a lovely, lovely warm grey with no blue in it whatsoever. I heard it's discontinued now though??? I still have to find a pen where it writes the way I'd want though (showing off the shading, yet not too light). I am a fine/extra-fine nib person, so that might not be an issue with your juicy M nibs!
5. My current grey ink choice is Sailor Yurameku Yoi. It is very similar to Earl Grey, but I feel there is less blue in it.
I have it currently inked in a Twsbi Eco EF and I'm loving every second of it.
Thanks for sharing as always!
The only grey I have used so far is Birmingham Pen Co Sterling Silver. It is pretty nice but kinda plain in that there is no shimmer, no sheen, and maybe some minimal shading if any.
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