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Examining Noodler’s Ink Part III
A new year means a new look at different inks. As such, here are 11…
Examining Noodler’s Ink Part II
For your writing pleasure, we have tested 10 more Noodler’s-brand inks. In Part I we…
Caran D’Ache Chromatics Face the UV-pH Challenge
Swiss pen maker Caran D’Ache is most famous for its precision engineering on its line…
Iroshizuku Ink Gets UV & pH Tested
No one should be surprised by the meteoric rise of Iroshizuku inks on the fountain…
J. Herbin Ink Goes Under the Sun
French inks haven’t previously undergone our rigorous testing, and we were excited to give them…
A Potpourri of Ink Tests
As we have been conducting our ink tests, we ran into a grouping of mostly…
Levenger’s Ink Kicks Ass!
Mathematical and computer genius Alan Turing famously said, “Sometimes it is the people who no…
Pelikan Edelstein Inks Go Under the Sun
I feel that the harsh news must be tempered. I LOVE Pelikan pens. It is…
More Ink Tests with Donn
Donn D. shared this new set of ink fast tests he made in 2018. Look…
Meet the Ink Test Guru
Several years ago I met Donn D. at the Chicago Pen Show. We got to…
Frau Tinte’s Iron Gall Ink Test
One of my favorite parts about owning a pen business is meeting so many amazing…
Ink Fast Test #3
Attracted by the many colors and properties of Noodler’s Inks, I just had to start…