Monthly Archives: March 2025

Photo of Dominant Industry’s Ken Chalet fountain pen ink bottle and box with a bright blue ink swatch on a Col-o-ring card.

All Ken. All the Time.

Okay, fountain pen fanatics - it’s the end of an era…and the beginning of a new one. After years of building Pen Chalet into a haven for pen collectors, artists, writers, and fountain pen fanatics, our co-founder, Ron, has announced that he’s stepping away from the business to “spend more time with his grandkids.” And we

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Tono & Lims Ibuki ink review: ink swatch with cotton swab

Tono & Lims Ibuki Ink Review: Kaleidoscope Collection

During the Tono & Lims Ibuku ink review, we'll put this brown ink to our standard review tests and see what we see! But first, a little bit of background info in case you're not familiar with the brand or the collection. Get to Know the Ink Maker: Tono and Lims Another ink collection by

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Dominant Industry Red Ink Comparison: Apple Blossom Ink vs. Christmas Red Ink

Dominant Industry RED Ink Comparison: Apple Blossom Ink v. Christmas Red Ink

We recently had a request for a side by side ink comparison, so...here comes a Dominant Industry RED Ink Comparison featuring Apple Blossom fountain pen ink, and Christmas Red fountain pen ink. Meet the Ink Maker Dominant Industry is a South Korean ink manufacturer beloved for vibrant inks, thoughtful formulations, and sophisticated colors that offer

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