Monthly Archives: May 2025

Spiral notebook with six green ink swatches featuring gold shimmer surrounded by ink bottles

Green Inks with Gold Shimmer: A Fountain Pen Ink Comparison

When it comes to adding a little more magic to your fountain pen lineup, this side-by-side green inks with gold shimmer ink comparison will have you reaching for your favorite dip pen or eyedropper-converted favorite. We gathered six standout shimmering greens—including exclusives and cult classics—for a direct ink swatch showdown. Which will be your next

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Monteverde Green fountain pen ink in glass bottle

Monteverde Green Ink Review: Dark Emerald Performs Like Black

Read today's Monteverde Green* ink review to learn all about this fountain pen ink staple. *A note about this Monteverde ink color name: Not to be confused with any of the other "green" inks available in 30ml bottles by Monteverde, today's Green ink is made by Monteverde, but also has the color name Monteverde Green.

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Did you know journaling heals the mind? Get started journaling today

How to Start Journaling & Improve Your Mental Health

Why are so many people talking about journaling? Does it really improve your mental health? While journaling is pretty classic in the world of hobbies and habits, the recent trend adds a new spin on things. If the recent push for improved mental health and journaling has you asking yourself, "How to start journaling without

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Visconti Homo Sapiens Ultramarine fountain pen resting on a dark background—its vivid blue resin body and metallic trim catching the light, headlining Nate’s Starter Pack series.

Pen Collecting Milestones: Nate’s Fountain Pen Starter Pack

Have you ever paused to think about your own pen collecting milestones? Whether you’re just unboxing your very first fountain pen or you’ve amassed an impressive pen collection paired with a display of dazzling inks, those early “firsts” leave a permanent mark. Your first real pen crush. Your first nib catastrophe. Your first “what was

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Two inks featured in ink comparison showing ink swatches and bottles with a title overlay, "New Ink Comparison: Rikka vs. Periwinkle Twinkle"

Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink: Reader-Requested Comparison

Get ready for Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink, a reader-requested ink comparison that you all get to enjoy. Meet the Inks: Snow Crystal vs Periwinkle Twinkle Ink Pilot Iroshizuku Snow Crystal ink: A rich, cool blue with subtle shading and clean performance.Dominant Industry Periwinkle Twinkle ink: A soft periwinkle base with a gorgeous silver

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