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The best inks for calligraphy

November 27, 2025 ♦

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Whether you’re writing letters, drawing, or taking notes, choosing the correct ink for your project is essential. The right colour, consistency, and compatibility with your pen all matter. This is particularly true in arts like calligraphy, where the decision is more nuanced, and with good reason. However, the ancient decorative…

Waterproof fountain pen ink: An essential guide

July 4, 2025 ♦

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Fountain pens are a joy to use. The smooth glide of the nib, the vibrant flow of the ink, and the personal feel of putting pen to paper make for a unique experience. But what happens when your beautiful creation meets a stray drop of water? For many inks, the…

How to choose a fountain pen ink colour

September 28, 2023 ♦

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The question of black or blue ink has traversed the decades and is still a topic that elicits passionate responses from pen enthusiasts worldwide. While official documents often insist on black ink, the broader world of penmanship leaves room for a vivid spectrum of colours. Let’s dive into the art…

A beginner’s guide to dip pens

December 9, 2022 ♦

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Though now often overshadowed by modern fountain pens, many calligraphers and artists still opt for classic dip pens to create beautiful lettering and intricate drawings. Discover a newfound respect for this simple yet elegant writing tool, and explore everything you need to know about the wonderful dip pen. What is…

A beginners guide to pen and ink drawing

July 29, 2022 ♦

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Pen and ink art can be an affordable and efficient way to start drawing. The pens are easy to transport and, compared to other artist materials, the ink is relatively inexpensive. However, the permanence of ink drawing can strike fear in beginner artists. Luckily, The Pen Company is here to…

How to wash pen ink out of fabrics

July 31, 2020 ♦

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Whether you forgot to take a nice ink pen out of your pocket, had pen ink leak all over you, or your children drew some abstract art on your clothes — don’t worry! When you initially see a stain, you might panic and think your item is damaged forever. However,…

Diamine Shimmertastic Purple Pazzazz: Fountain Pen Ink Review

December 1, 2015 ♦

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This is one of Diamine’s sparkly inks, and this one is as over the top in colour as it is in name. Purple with gold sparkles, it’s my daughter’s dream combo. This ink does not do subtle. To get the best out of this ink you need to use it…

Diamine Shimmertastic Night Sky: Fountain Pen Ink Review

December 1, 2015 ♦

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Night Sky is one of Diamine’s new range of shimmery inks and it’s quite a tasteful one. The sparkle isn’t too in your face and, against the dark ink, really does look like a pretty winter’s night sky (not an English night sky though – they’re usually very cloudy.) You…

Graf Von Faber-Castell Stone Grey Ink Review

August 28, 2015 ♦

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Review Setup Ink: Graf Von Faber-Castell Stone Grey Paper: Rhodia Line (80g/m – 21.3lb) Pen: Mont Blanc 145, Medium Nib. Thoughts For me the bench mark for a grey ink is Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-Same and I think I may have just found another grey ink that can match my love…

Sailor Jentle Ink Oku-Yama Review

February 25, 2015 ♦

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Review Setup Ink: Sailor Jentle Ink Oku-Yama Paper: Rhodia Line (80g/m – 21.3lb) Pen: Franklin Christoph M40 Pocket (Fire & Ice), Masuyama Medium Stub Nib Thoughts This is my second Sailor ink that I now own (I loved the first one so much, I bought two bottles!). Will I do…