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INK DROP: January 2015 (Spoilers)
January 2015 Ink Drop from Goulet Pens I received January’s Ink Drop from Goulet Pens earlier this week. I usually super-saturate cotton swabs with ink before swiping across the paper, but this time, I...
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INK SWAB: 13/365 – Rohrer & Klingner Alt-Bordeaux
Rohrer & Klingner is a brand that doesn’t get a whole lot of attention. I’ve not written with Alt-Bordeaux, but I have enjoyed other R&K inks and this is an interesting purple that leans...
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INK SWAB: 14/365 – De Atramentis Alexander Hamilton
OK, seriously, I love Alexander Hamilton. And this ink from De Atramentis isn’t bad either. Ha. This dark and dusky shade of purple really does it for me. Check out my full review and then go get...
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INK REVIEW: De Atramentis Magic Fairy
With its super-bright purple/pink hue, Magic Fairy from De Atramentis is a bold choice for fountain pen users. I’m not sure there are many practical uses for the ink, but I’m not sure that matters...
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INK SWAB: 45/365 – PW Akkerman Simplisties Violet
Happy Valentine’s Day! With all of the pink and red out there today, I thought I’d do something a bit different and show off a beautiful purple ink that I love – PW Akkerman’s Simplisties Violet....
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INK SWAB: 58/365 – Diamine Amazing Amethyst
Diamine Amazing Amethyst: rich, deep color without being dull or muddy. I’ve not tried this one in a pen you. Have you? I hope you love it so I can love it, too. xo
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INK SWAB: 62/365 – De Atramentis Aubergine
De Atramentis is famous for making a zillion inks. And then they take some of them, add a little scent and name it something else. Some, they add the name of a famous person and then sell both of...
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INK REVIEW: De Atramentis Giacomo Puccini
Hello, Puccini! Giacomo Puccini fountain pen ink from De Atramentis is the kind of ink I could really love. The color is a rich, dark purple – eggplant. It writes very well – no issues with flow, no...
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INK SWAB: 84/365 – Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo
Pilot Iroshizuku – Yama-budo Phew. I love this ink. I waited nearly forever to try it because I didn’t think I would like it. And then – boom! Instant love. It looks a little too bright and a...
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INK SWAB: 87/365 – De Atramentis Magenta Violet
De Atramentis Magenta Violet is an aptly-named purply ink. I’ve not written with this one and would love to hear what you think of it if you have.
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INK SWAB: 103/365 – Noodler’s Black Swan in Australian Roses (BSIAR)
Oh, Black Swan in Australian Roses. Beloved by so many. Changed at least twice since it’s inception and at least once since this swab. People dislike change and that includes changes to their...
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INK SWAB: 105/365 – Sheaffer Purple
Purple from Sheaffer is a nice, bright, cheery shade of ink. I prefer a deeper shade of purple, but for those looking for this color, Sheaffer is a good, reliable brand.
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INK SWAB: 109/365 – Platinum Mix-Free Silky Purple
I’ve not written with Silky Purple, but the swab reminds me of J Herbin Rose Cyclamen. The bonus is that this ink is completely mixable (mix free, get it?) with others in the Platinum Mix-Free line.
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INK SWAB: 113/365 – J Herbin Violette Pensee
I find Violette Pensee to have a little bit of a milkiness to the color. I have no idea what makes that happen. The ink performs well and I do like the color – check out my original review of it...
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INK SWAB: 118/365 – Sailor Kobe Tamon Purple Gray #32
Those of you who follow me on Instagram know how much I love Lamy Safari fountain pens. Desk of Lori recently posted about her experience with a fake Safari that she bought on Amazon from the third...
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INK SWAB: 128/365 – Diamine Bilberry
Lots of people talk about Diamine Bilberry. I don’t know why I’ve not had it in a pen yet (so many inks, so little time!). I plan to rectify that situation as soon as possible. Stay tuned! Is this...
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INK SWAB: 132/365 – Rohrer & Klingner Scabiosa
Scabiosa from Rohrer & Klingner is such a popular ink. I’ve never written with it, but should change that soon. If we’re being totally honest here, the name is a bit of a turn-off. Right?
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