Diamine Majestic Purple – Handwritten Ink Review

Usually I’m not the biggest fan of purple inks, but this one was actually pretty nice. It’s not my favorite color in the world, but this one is a nice shade. Personally, I don’t have much use for a purple ink but since it came in the January Ink Drop from Goulet Pens, I figured I’d load it up and try it out. [Read More…]

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Pilot Irozshizuku: Kon-Peki – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Pelikan Souveran M605, Fine Nib Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I received this ink for Christmas (I asked for it) and I couldn’t have been happier opening it up. I have tried out a few Iroshizuku inks before and liked their overall performance, the colors, and their presentation. The ink comes in a […]

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Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Al-Star, Broad Nib Ink: Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No.16 Notes:  Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron was one of the first inks I tried out when I got my first Safari. The ink introduced me to what a fountain pen ink could really be. The ink exhibits great shading properties, it’s practically bulletproof, […]

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Diamine Oxblood – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Noodler’s Ahab Flex in Medieval Lapis Ink: Diamine Oxblood Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: This was definitely my most used pen/ink combination of the week. You can check out the other stuff I’ve been using over in the Weekly Loadout section. I recently got fed up with the Ahab not working, and started tweaking. I shortened […]

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Diamine Matador – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Safari, Limited Edition 2012, 1.1mm Italic Ink: Diamine Matador Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: As much as I love Diamine inks, this one didn’t do much for me. While I have no complaints, I just don’t think there was anything unique about it. I think it’s a really classic red. When I think of the […]

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