Monthly Archives: September 2019

Introducing: Sailor Manyo Ink Series

Coming November 2019 -- Sailor Manyo Ink Series! This new series of ink will have eight different colors based on flowers found in the Manyoshu, an ancient collection of Japanese poems. Available only in the international market. The Sailor Manyo Ink series is not a limited production and after it is made available, it will

Pen Chalet Ink Review & Giveaway: 100th Anniversary Pilot Ebisu Ink

Pilot 100th Anniversary Ink commemorated the Pilot Namiki 100th anniversary in 2018. To celebrate the massive milestone, the company released a series of seven Maki-e fountain pens each representing one of the seven Gods of Good Fortune. Along with the Maki-e pens, Pilot released a set of seven complimentary, limited edition ink colors representing the

Introducing: Visconti Caesar’s Firenze Fountain Pen

The Visconti Caesar's Firenze comes with a rich history. In 59 BC Julius Caesar established Florence, Italy using it as a settlement for his veteran soldiers. At the time of its creation, it bore the name Fluentia (flowing) due to the settlement’s position between two rivers. In 1988 the brand Visconti was founded in Florence,

Ink Review of Pelikan Edelstein Garnet Ink: (Reintroducing the 2014 Ink of the Year)

Pelikan Edelstein Garnet Ink was officially reintroduced this year. Formerly Pelikan's 2014 ink of the year, Edelstein Garnet ink is a soft yet vibrant red with a hint of orange that is not overwhelming but shows up dark on paper. Most Pelikan ink of the year colors are special edition inks which are not guaranteed

Pen Chalet Ink Review & Giveaway: Pelikan 4001 Violet Ink

Pelikan 4001 Violet Ink comes to us from Pelikan, a company that has been making fountain pen inks for over 100 years and fountain. In fact, pen enthusiasts worldwide trust Pelikan's high quality, German inks to work with any fountain pen. This week's Pen Chalet ink review and giveaway features one of the basic ink