Tag: Pink Ink

Celebration by Diamine

Celebration by Diamine

It’s hard to classify this ink, because it writes (when wet) closer to the hue of salmon roe. That is, orange with a pink undertone. But it dries to a much lighter hue, more like a piggy pink. And it is filled with golden shimmer.

Posted January 25, 2023 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments
Jingle Berry by Diamine

Jingle Berry by Diamine

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Jingle Berry Maker: Diamine Color Family: Pink Properties: Shading Purchased at: Atlas Stationers (came in the 2022 Diamine InkVent) What’s in a name? This is clearly a take on Jingle Bells, and is a raspberry-esque hue, hence Jingle Berry. 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 […]

Posted December 19, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments
Beryl by Lamy

Beryl by Lamy

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Beryl Maker: Lamy Color Family: Pink Properties: Shading Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? Part of Lamy’s Crystal Ink collection, named for gemstones, Beryl is named for the bixbite variant of that stone- which is a near perfect shade match for this ink. 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 […]

Posted August 31, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments
Corail des Tropiques by Jacque Herbin

Corail des Tropiques by Jacque Herbin

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Corail des Tropiques (Tropical Coral) Maker: Jacques Herbin Color Family: Pink Properties: None Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? I couldn’t find anything specific about the name of this French-made ink, though it’s definitely an orange/pink coral hue. 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 […]

Posted July 27, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments
Scorpii Glistening by Colorverse

Scorpii Glistening by Colorverse

The above photo was taken in direct sunlight. Ink is swatched on Clairefontaine 90gsm paper, using a glass dip pen. Specs Name: Scorpii Glistening Maker: Colorverse Color Family: Pink Properties: Shimmering, Shading Purchased at: Goulet Pens What’s in a name? Released as part of the Constellation Ink Project series (which celebrates famous constellations), this ink’s name references one of the brightest stars in the night sky, Lambda Scorpii. The Glistening refers to the fact that this variation of the ink shimmers. Swatches A large swatch of ink showcases the darkest this ink gets, as well as the maximum properties it has […]

Posted June 18, 2022 by bethwyrm in Fountain Pens / 0 Comments
Cherry Blossom Dreams by Van Dieman’s

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