Category Archives: Fountain Pen Ink Reviews

Read fountain pen ink reviews posted weekly getting you an up close and personal look at some of our best selling inks, most popular inks, most requested reviews, new brands, new releases, and more! If you have a request for an upcoming review, we’d love to hear it. Just leave a comment on any of our previous review posts suggesting an ink you’d like to see pop up sometime down the road. We do our best to accommodate requests!

Browse our past reviews to discover inks you’ve missed that need to be added to your collection, watch for future reviews showing you unique bottled inks you’ve never seen before or maybe even some you didn’t realize were perfect for your handwriting style. And don’t forget to check recent posts for links to enter to win. We typically include inks featured in fountain pen ink reviews in our monthly 15 on the 15th Giveaway Day with Pen Chalet. If you’re new to 15 on the 15th, we’re referring to the 15th of every month, when we run a giveaway with 15 prizes that are all distributed on the 15th of the month!

Wearingeul Frankenstein and Dracula ink bottles resting on Col-o-ring swatch cards with ink samples, white background

Frankenstein vs. Dracula: A Wearingeul Ink Comparison for the Ages

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Dive into the Frankenstein vs. Dracula ink comparison with today's reader-requested ink swatching showdown! You won’t regret it. These two gothic-inspired inks from Wearingeul’s World Literature Collection go head-to-head with moody tones, haunting sheens, and dramatic flair. Whether you're a fan of literary legends, unique fountain pen inks, or just in the market for something

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gray shimmer ink comparison showing 6 different gray shimmer fountain pen inks swatched in a rhodia notebook.

Grey Shimmer Ink Comparison: 6 Inks That Prove Neutral Doesn’t Mean Boring

Welcome to this week’s ink showdown: the grey shimmer ink comparison. We gathered six shimmering grey inks that are anything but forgettable—each one showing off unexpected depth, shifts in undertone, and a range of shimmer from glitzy gold to playful rose. Whether you’re drawn to subtle sparkle or dramatic flair, there’s something here for every

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Diamine Sailor's Warning ink bottle and ink swatches + writing samples created on a Col-o-ring ink test swatch card with the deck of ink swatch cards hooked on a vintage brass ink well by the ring.

Diamine Sailor’s Warning Ink Review: Shimmer on the Horizon

Welcome back to the Pen Chalet Fountain Pen Blog and our latest, the Diamine Sailor's Warning ink review! Today, we're diving deep into the sparkling seas of Diamine's Shimmering Ink Collection. You'll love this vibrant, community-created color that adds a little adventure to your writing. Meet the Ink Maker: Diamine Diamine inks have been enchanting

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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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