Category: Fountain Pens

Dugong Bughaw by Vinta

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Dugong Bughaw Maker: Vinta Color Family: Blue Properties: Sheening Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? Dugong Bughaw is Filipino for ‘royal blood’ (it was a term used to denote members of the royal family) or blue blood. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But what about when you’re writing a letter or notes […]

Posted June 15, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Shikiori Yamadori by Sailor

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Shikiori Yamadori Maker: Sailor Inks Color Family: Blue Properties: Sheening, Shading Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? Sailor’s Shikiori line celebrates the beauty of each of the four seasons in Japan. Yamadori is “copper pheasant”, reflecting the shade of greenish-blue and metallic flash of a pheasant’s plumage. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or […]

Posted June 11, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Cherry Blossom Dreams by Van Dieman’s

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Cherry Blossom Dreams Maker: Van Dieman’s Color Family: Pink Properties: Shading Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? Part of Van Dieman’s Night Series, this ink is meant to evoke the cool Spring nighttime breeze that shakes sakura blossoms off trees. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But what about when you’re writing a […]

Posted June 8, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Polar Glow by Diamine

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Polar Glow Maker: Diamine Color Family: Blue Properties: Sheening Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? Initially launched in Diamine’s 2019 InkVent calendar (an advent calendar of brand new, limited edition inks along a holiday theme), it’s now part of Diamine’s Blue Edition and available year-round. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But […]

Posted June 4, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Shikiori Miruai by Sailor

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Shikiori Miruai Maker: Sailor Inks Color Family: Green Properties: Shading, Sheening Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? Sailor’s Shikiori line celebrates the beauty of each of the four seasons in Japan. Miruai is seaweed, and certainly this ink has the same dusky green hue as seaweed! It also shades and kinda sorta sheens black. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at […]

Posted June 1, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Makopa by Vinta

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Malayan Apple Makopa 1938 Maker: Vinta Color Family: Pink Properties: Sheening Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? The Malayan apple (or Makopa) is a bell-shaped fruit that grows in the Philippines and is known for its crisp pulp and mild flavor. Many Filipinos grow this in their backyard or in local neighborhoods. It’s said the paler and darker it is, the sweeter it becomes. Its scientific name was first published in 1938, hence the date in the name. […]

Posted May 28, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Parrot Fish by Van Dieman’s

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Parrot Fish Maker: Van Dieman’s Color Family: Teal Properties: Shimmering Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? Part of Van Dieman’s Underwater collection (celebrating the diverse aquatic life off the coast of Australia), this ink is named for the fish. These brightly colored buddies can also be found off the coast of Hawaii, and yes, their mouth does snap like a parrot beak. Note: Van Dieman’s reformulated all their inks this year, to be more environmentally friendly and easier […]

Posted May 25, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 2 Comments

Red Lightning by Van Dieman’s

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Red Lightning Maker: Van Dieman’s Color Family: Red Properties: Shimmering Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? Part of Van Dieman’s Night series, this color resembles the electric discharge in the skies over Tasmania which can appear as a vivid red lightning. This type of occurrence is also called sprites. How cool is that?! Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right […]

Posted May 21, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Mint Turquoise by De Atramentis

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Mint Turquoise Maker: De Atramentis Color Family: Green Properties: Shading Purchased at: Goulet Pens. What’s in a name? Aside from the fact that De Atramentis is a German company that hand-makes each batch of ink, I couldn’t find anything about the name. Then again, it’s pretty straightforward! Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has (when held at the right angle to show any shimmer or sheen). But […]

Posted May 18, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments

Sodalite Kislap by Vinta

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Sodalite Kislap Maker: Vinta Color Family: Grey Properties: Shading, Shimmering Purchased at: Vanness What’s in a name? This is a special collaboration ink, exclusive to Vanness. Vanness is based out of Little Rock, AK, and the area just to the south of them is one of mineralogical interest, including a profusion of sodalite. Vinta is based in the Philippines, and Kislap is the Filipino word for ‘sparkle’. Now, sodalite is generally a royal blue, and this ink is grey-green […]

Posted May 14, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments