Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Pain d'Épices

October 07, 2021 in Ink Review

In September 2019 La Couronne du Comte, a stationery store based in Tilburg, Netherlands (and sponsor of this blog) released Comte d’Or (“Count of Gold”), a gold ink made by Diamine exclusively for their store and the first from what will become their Les Couleurs du Comte (“The Colors of the Count“) ink series. La Couronne du Comte describe the series as “a range that focuses on special colours, rich in colour intensity, with a wonderful shading and/or sheen”. A year later they released three more inks, Bleu Cuivré (“Copper Blue”), a blue ink; Pain d’Épices (“Gingerbread”), a red ink; and Vert Sapin (“Pine Green”), a green ink . I’ll be reviewing all the ink in the series alphabetically.

I received Comte d’Or as part of a general promotion from La Couronne du Comte and I purchased Bleu Cuivré, Pain d’Epices, and Vert Sapin myself. You can find the inks here and use code “MACCHIATOMAN10” for 10% off!

Pen Review: Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen (Gold-Plated Sandcastle Clay)

September 26, 2021 in Pen Review

The Brush Fountain Pen, a pen I have been interested in for a while, was Canadian company Ferris Wheel Press’s first product release way back in late 2017 and since then the company has become a very well known brand with dozens of unique inks and, recently, an expansion of the fountain pen line up with the very affordable Carousel Fountain Pen. The Brush Fountain Pen Comes, firstly, with a silver trim nib or a gold plated nib, and then each of those of their own colours to choose. The design of the pen, clear from the name, is loosely based on a paint brush.

Thanks to Ferris Wheel Pens and Ink’d Pens for sending this ink in for review.

Ink Overview: Esterbrook Inks Part 1 (Cobalt Blue, Ebony, Evergreen and Scarlet)

September 22, 2021 in Ink Review

Recently, Esterbrook released their initial set of inks. This set of nine inks I have split into two overview posts this first post has a rather traditional set of inks; they have a vintage feel and wouldn't be out of place in a vintage Esterbrook lineup. This first part has Cobalt Blue, Ebony, Evergreen, and Scarlet. The next part will have some more modern feeling inks with Aqua, Simmer Aqua, Shimmer Lilac, Tangerine and Shimmer Tangerine.

Thanks to Desk Bandit and Esterbrook for sending in these inks for review. I received samples and a bottle of Cobalt Blue.

Ink Overview: Ferris Wheel Press Twilight Garden Ink Collection (Dusk in Bloom, Edward's Gardens, and Main St. Marmalade)

September 02, 2021 in Ink Review

Last month Ferris Wheel Press released a trio of inks, Dusk in Bloom, the shimmery Edward's Gardens, and Main St. Marmalade. These three inks make up Their ‘Twilight Garden’ Ink Collection. Ferris Wheel Press introduce the inks with: “Bask in the Twilight Garden ink collection this summer with three gorgeous new tones that capture the bright sunny days of the season turned into radiant nights. This collection features a soothing creamy orange, a soft dusted blue, and a scintillating teal with gold sparkling flakes and a mystical light red sheen.”

Thanks to Ferris Wheel Press and Ink’d Pens for arranging these inks be sent in for a review and to be given away!

Pen Review: Esterbrook JR Pocket Pen (Paradise set, Tuxedo and vintage Esterbrook J)

August 28, 2021 in Pen Review

The Esterbrook JR Pocket Pen is part of the modern Esterbrook’s revival of the brand with the pen being a call back to one of vintage Esterbrook’s most popular pens, the Esterbrook J. The modern Esterbrook JR has come in a few colours, Red (‘Carmine’), Black, (‘Tuxedo’), and Blue (‘Capri’) but Esterbrook recently released the Paradise Set of three brightly coloured pens. These new colours have some slight design changes and come in Yellow (‘Lemon Twist’), Blue (‘Blue Breeze’) and Orange (‘Orange Sunset’). This review features the full Paradise Set, and the standard Tuxedo wit comparisons with two vintage Esterbrook J pens.

Thanks to Esterbrook for sending in the Paradise Set and to Desk Bandit for sending in the Tuxedo for review!

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Ink Review: La Couronne du Comte (Diamine) Pain d'Épices

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Ink Overview: Ferris Wheel Press Twilight Garden Ink Collection (Dusk in Bloom, Edward's Gardens, and Main St. Marmalade)

Pen Review: Esterbrook JR Pocket Pen (Paradise set, Tuxedo and vintage Esterbrook J)