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INK REVIEW: Pilot Iroshizuku – Momiji
Yikes! Is it pink? It is red? It’s – rose. Momiji from Pilot Iroshizuku is pretty, pretty, pretty, and BRIGHT! In yo face! It almost glows blue, yes? Momiji is also known as Autumn Leaves – not...
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INK REVIEW: Diamine – Syrah
Still recovering from the holidays here and wrapping up a few pre-scheduled reviews before diving into new and exciting things! Syrah from Diamine is a berry nice shade. Kinda red-purple. Deep plum....
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INK PREVIEW: Oops.
Pffft. I’d completed the review of Montblanc’s Winter Glow and then went to my stash – grabbed four red inks out of my red inks sample bag – and above is the result. Dude. Those aren’t red....
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PEN REVIEW: Pilot Varsity All Colors
We’ve already looked at the blue – and now here are the remaining colors of the Varsity Pilot fountain pens. The Classics Some people worry that something is wrong with the pen when they see the ink...
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INKY REJECTS
Three inks that will never ever ever (well, maybe) make it into any of my pens. We’ll start with Organics Studio Mercury in the middle. Turns out that after sitting for awhile, this ink solidified –...
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INK REVIEW: Diamine Flamingo Pink
O.M.G. Other than Pilot Iroshizuku’s Momiji (which I did not love even though others seem to wild about it), I’ve not tried any pink inks. I’m not sure I need to try any other pinks. This may be it....
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REVIEW: Sharpie Glitter Paint Set
Sometimes. A girl needs a needs a little glitter. A little … scintillant. A Sharpie. (Who doesn’t love Sharpies? Use them a lot. Mostly for work. But some because of fun.) These were fun, too. Not...
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Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji
A quickie look at Pilot Iorshizuku Tsutsuji this morning. First thing’s first – Tsutsuji means Azalea. Does anyone know how to pronounce Tsutsuji? Help. I LOVE this color. Look at the saturation....
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QUICK LOOK WEDNESDAY: Three Inks I Love
All so different and I’m in love with each! Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun A perfect gray. Lovely shading. Great color. Diamine Flamingo Boom-Boom Wow color! Diamine Majestic Blue True blue! Which...
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QUICK LOOK WEDNESDAY: You call that red?
Time for another Quick Look Wednesday! What do all of these inks have in common? They are all samples from my bag of red inks. Red? Private Reserve – Vampire Red Diamine – Maroon Pelikan Edelstein...
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INK REVIEW: Diamine Flamingo Pink (Second Look)
Diamine Flamingo Pink Woooo!!! This is my second look at Diamine Flamingo Pink. Here’s my first test run of this fabulous color. Dude. Go buy this ink. Flamingo Pink Ink Swabs (3, 2, 1) I really...
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INK REVIEW: DE ATRAMENTIS ANTIQUE PINK
De Atramentis Antique Pink I’m not the biggest fan of pink inks. I found one that I love (Diamine Flamingo Pink), but otherwise, they are mostly a curiosity for me. When I think of Antique Pink, the...
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: De Atramentis Salmon Ink Review
It’s pretty.It’s not scented – thank goodness!
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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY: Diamine Scarlet Ink Review
In love with Diamine Scarlet Amazing pink-red color, great saturation. Side Note: I’m beginning to think that if I put my words in italics, it’s like whispering. And whispering is kind of like...
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INK SWAB: 7/365 – Pelikan Edelstein Ruby
I’ve not written with Pelikan Edelstein Ruby, but I am thinking this isn’t ruby so much as pink. Have you tried it?
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INK SWAB: 17/365 – De Atramentis Antique Pink
Scanned swabs are usually an accurate representation of the ink. This is an example of when that is not the case. Check out my full review of De Atramentis Antique Pink for a more accurate view.
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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: 53/365 – Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu
Kosumosu doesn’t get much positive attention like the other Pilot Iroshizuku inks. Most of the feedback I’ve seen says it’s just too light to be useful for anything other than drawing. Have you...
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INK SWAB: 60/365 – J Herbin Rouge Opera
J Herbin Rouge Opera I’ve not written with this ink, but I’m preparing to say I love it. Looks like a pretty pretty pinkish red to me. Have you tried it? Please tell me you love it.
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INK SWAB: 64/365 – Noodler’s Atlantic Salmon (Highlighter)
Noodler’s Atlantic Salmon is a highlighting ink. I use it regularly and quite like it. I have it in a Platinum Preppy Refillable Highlighter Marker ($3 at Goulet Pens). I splurged and got the...
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INK SWAB: 115/365 – Caran d’Ache Sunset
I see this ink named Caran d’Ache Sunset Pink in some places online. I’m not sure I’m buying that it is (was) pink. No matter, this vibrant hue has been discontinued. Too bad, too, it is pretty, yes?
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INK SWAB: 117/365 – Sailor Jentle Peche
In swabs, this ink looks like a pretty pink-to-lavender color, but in reality Sailor Jentle Peche was so light as to be unusable. If I’m remembering correctly, it was also super-dry and just didn’t...
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INK SWAB: 122/365 – Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji
I’ve not used this ink – but dang – I need to! Have you tried it and loved it? Please don’t say if you hated it..haha..I want to love it!
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INK SWAB: 130/365 – Rohrer & Klingner Magenta
Happy Anniversary, Mr. Pentulant. Here are some Fun Facts about us . . . We’re celebrating our second wedding anniversary today We’ve been together forever Neither of us thought we’d up with the...
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INK SWAB: 138/365 – PW Akkerman Mauritshuis Magenta #12
Boom! In your face with PW Akkerman Mauritshuis Magenta. I’ve not reviewed this one yet, but that color is really pulling me in!
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INK SWAB: 150/365 – Akkerman Pulchri Pink #20
BOOM! I’ve written with Akkerman Pulchri Pink, but haven’t gotten to the review. Will do soon! BOOM!
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INK SWAB: 159/365 – Noodler’s Georgia Peach (Highlighter)
Noodler’s makes several highlighting inks. These work wonderfully in Preppy refillable markers and highlighters. (Perhaps in other brands, too, but this is what I’ve used.) The color of this one is...
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INK SWAB: 192/365 – Private Reserve Arabian Rose
Here’s a link to my full review of Private Reserve Arabian Rose.
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INK SWAB 217: Noodler’s Dragon Catfish Pink (HL)
Noodler’s Dragon Catfish Pink was created to be used as a highlighting ink. Because I’ve had some of these specialty inks turn to goo in the sample bottle, I would not put them in a fountain pen. I...
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