Tag Archives: Alchemy inks
How to Choose Your First Fountain Pen Ink: Beginner Guide
The best first fountain pen ink is a water-based dye ink in blue, blue-black or black, from a trusted brand, in a small bottle. It flows smoothly, cleans out easily and forgives beginner mistakes. Here is how to choose it in six simple steps, and which inks to avoid at the start.
Sheen vs Shimmer Ink: Simple Guide for Fountain Pen Users
You open a bottle of fountain pen ink and the description says “shading, sheen and shimmer”. It sounds technical, but it isn’t. Sheen vs shimmer ink is one of the most common beginner questions, so here is the difference in plain words, and which kind to pick.
