Fountain Pen Inks of 2020 (Crazy Inks this Year)

[@OofusTwillip]

Hérbin Violette Pensée - Purple ink was the standard ink used in French schools, because the dye in it (methylene violet/gentian violet) was the cheapest dye of all. Schools bought it in powdered form, and the teachers would pour it into a jug of water, mix it, and pour it into the inkwells in the desks. The purple dye has anti-bacterial properties, and it's also used to prevent thrush (a bacterial infection) in babies and nursing mothers.

[@InkyRocks]

That is so interesting! I love the background on this and it makes me appreciate the ink all the more (and I can understand why it comes in big bottles!)

[@SuperManning11]

I wonder if there is any relation to the purple stuff my mother used to put on scrapes when I was a kid; I don’t know what it was called, but it was very purple and was an antibacterial.

[@paulx7620]

Is it just me or is 90% of the draw for buying inks the bottles ;)

[@SuperManning11]

@@paulx7620 guilty as charged...

[@InkyRocks]

@@SuperManning11 I'm guilty too

[@bornacisar]

"It's a glass-pen only ink, and of course I put it in a fountain pen." I feel like that should be your channel's motto :)

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! It probably should! This is too funny!

[@jkpens]

I chuckled out loud when you said that, and my 10yo son asked “what’s so funny?”. I said “oh it’s pen people stuff” and he went back to reading his book without asking further questions. 😂

[@InkyRocks]

@@jkpens fountain pen funnies!

[@elemuri]

Best line! Lol!

[@nameissturdy1390]

She’s like the mad scientist of inks and pens. I enjoy the way it’s presented.

[@bodhitoro]

How is it that you manage to both calm me with silky voice and visuals, and make me laugh out loud with your hilarious deadpan commentary?! Another fabulous video (and this from someone too impatient to sit through most videos as a rule). Thanks, Inky Rocks!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you so much! Best compliment I've had for this channel!

[@jonmichaelgalindo]

"They make the list because they stack."

[@InkyRocks]

haha! Many don't meet those very strict criteria...

[@aotulapongen8382]

Your comment is glorious

[@isidoreaerys8745]

What a cool channel! Figuring out what inks will murder my pilot parallel pens is my primary method of Gambling.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I have been trying to murder my parallel 6.0s and have not been successful. On a video in the near future, I will be taking a dremel to it.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

@@InkyRocks oh to make a a scroll nib? I love my scroll pens they make my calligraphy look more advanced than it actually is 😂

[@InkyRocks]

@@isidoreaerys8745 actually I'm going to jam it into a T1!

[@crimsonstare]

This was so beautifully shot and narrated I almost forgot this was about inks.

[@InkyRocks]

haha! Thank you so much!

[@wesdenham282]

The only pen and ink videos that are beautiful in themselves.

[@InkyRocks]

Oh Wow! Thank you so much! What a great holiday gift for me!

[@PumpkinPails]

Those neon inks are my new obsession. I won't be able to sleep at night until I get every single one.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! You in a very big group with that--quite a few people love those inks!

[@gadgetstop321]

Fascinating as usual! I especially liked the chromatography butterflies and the ink with turquoise particles.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! I would like the butterflies better if I did them right...The turquoise ink is awesome!

[@StephanieManley]

Just found you. Loved how you presented the inks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy my vids!

[@1967dragonaxe]

That was the most pleasant 23minutes online I've spent in a long time! fascinating and relaxing at the same time. I'll be looking to buy the Lennon Toolbar gushing spring for sure. thank you

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much Gareth-that means a lot to me!

[@PensandNeedles]

I have to buy more inks now. 😂 I love how you explain all these inks. Your filming is gorgeous and really shows off the colors and effects of the inks. It's always a highlight of my day when I see a new Inky Rocks video.

[@InkyRocks]

That means so much to me! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!

[@andrewanddewi966]

Thanks Inky.Rocks for this inky deep end dive.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! It was an inky deep end dive! Thank you so much!

[@kuyagords]

Love the cinematography and learning about the inks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you-glad you enjoyed it!💕

[@octothorpe12]

I LOVE the butterfly idea! Thank you for sharing this!

[@InkyRocks]

It is pretty cool, if I could just do it right haha! Thanks!

[@mikes10663]

Thank you for such a fun end to the year's inks. So much I would have never known but for you. Happy New Year.

[@InkyRocks]

I'm glad it was fun! Thank you! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@MotoMarta]

Those butterflies are so cool! What an amazing idea!

[@InkyRocks]

Yes it is! It's fun too--if you do it right hahaha!

[@steventrosiek2623]

Thank you very much for a beautiful video. Every ink presentation is interesting and well done. You have a wonderful voice that has a ASMR quality: very relaxing and calming and soothing.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I’ve been so busy lately but comments like yours keep me trying to carve out time to make these vids!

[@forgethought8174]

What a lovely speaking voice. I immediately felt like I was watching a Bob Ross video. Soothing and pleasant and informative.

[@InkyRocks]

Bob Ross was awesome--so this makes me happy! Thanks!

[@slowmonkey1]

Pure magical, hypnotic presentation! What beautiful colours, absolutely what is lacking in the current world of a pandemic.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment!

[@tezzcan1]

Stunning selection of inks, I look forward to you pen list next week. Take care. Congratulations Galloway Girl.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Hope you are enjoying the holidays!

[@tezzcan1]

@@InkyRocks Thank you, it’s a bit weird as it’s our first Christmas without our son. He’s stuck in lockdown at University, so it’s going to be strange.

[@InkyRocks]

@@tezzcan1 Oh Dear! This year has had so many challenges. Hopefully you will be able to see him soon and appreciate it all the more!

[@tezzcan1]

@@InkyRocks Thank you, Happy Holidays 🎄

[@stampinsan]

Another wonderful video. Relax while eating lunch - watch - and enjoy!! Merry Christmas! And yes - crazy year!! Can’t wait for the next video!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Relaxing and eating lunch while watching my video--I love that! Merry Christmas to. you too!

[@tanjablume6343]

Beautiful💜 very relaxing to watch, almost like a meditation 😌 (And: so interesting!!)

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha That's great! I'm glad it relaxes you--that's what our hobbies should do!

[@TheGlobal747]

Hello, may I just the the way you make your videos is so relaxing! Especially with your voice! Please keep making amazing fountain pen videos like this, they are a great way for me to decompress and relax :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you find it relaxing. Should have one out this weekend 💕

[@ChrisSaenz13]

This video was great fun & such an amazing visual treat!!! The Scribo bottles made such an impression on me I ordered an empty bottlecftom Vanness earlier this year lol.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! They are crazy bottles! Of hand, I weighed them while I was making the video and I just couldn't believe they were over a pound! Thank so much Chris!

[@peggylove1]

Such delightful inks, and a video full of fun and interesting descriptions of them. Thank you for doing these wonderful videos. Have a great holiday and let’s hope next year is better than this one.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Have a great New Year!

[@williammodlin2621]

Well, you can clean the feed on a Preppy. It takes F O R E V E R. So, it’s really easier to just toss it if necessary and buy another since they’re so cheap.

[@InkyRocks]

You are so right! Some inks take forever to get out and it would be just so easy if they had a more "normal" feed!

[@EastLancashireJohn]

What a beautifully made video. Amazing inks too.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much!

[@Alice22021]

What a fantastic channel!! As a lover of all things Japanese and a long-term stationary addict, coming across your videos has been a dream! I've already binged your stationary shows which offer such a unique and rare insight into Japan's office gadgets! Seeing the attention to detail, innovation and craftsmanship in Japanese stationary has been fascinating to view on your videos. I am hooked! Keep up the excellent work, look forward to a new video but will continue to binge through your older content!! Thank you 😁

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! Japan really has cool stationery! It's hard to pass a store and not "just take a look" haha! Thanks!💞

[@axionoscar]

Thank you again for a wonderful treat! I love all of your videos. Have a safe and healthy holiday season. I look forward to the 2021 series of videos.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much and for your continued support! Enjoy your holidays!

[@the-wonder-of-it-all]

Am I having a very vivid dream! This is an incredible movie to watch. It is so inspiring and relaxing, leaving my mind in wonder and amazement. I am totally captivated, thumbs up, in fact, all fingers up!! and needless to say subscribed. Will be stopping by every day/night for another adventure.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you very much! These vids take a lot of time (though they are just a hobby for me) and I truly appreciate such kind comments.

[@the-wonder-of-it-all]

@@InkyRocks Yes, I understand it must take one of those' forever times' for sure. You really have to love what you do to go through all the work and for it to flow into a real work of art for all to enjoy...thanks for your gifts of time and art, it really is loved and apprecialted.

[@zenandink3531]

This is amazing stuff-so many unique and incredible inks and finds-and-the butterflies! (Only in Japan!) Thank you for the incredible video (and videos in general…) So much info, I’ll need to watch again!-

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much--I'm so glad you get something out of the vids!

[@davidmathews2124]

First time I’ve seen you anywhere. Exceptional presentation in this video. Kudos. I immediately subscribed. Almost every ink you presented was unknown to me. No longer.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! That's great you got something out of it! I'm curious, how did you find this video?

[@davidmathews2124]

@@InkyRocks Didn’t look for it. It was auto selected very likely because I watch so many pen, paper & ink videos. Maybe also cause I spent several hours last night picking a new ink for a new amber demonstrator pen. Ended up with Iroshizuku Ina-ho. Funny…whereas Iroshizuku used to seem extremely exotic, compared to the inks you presented it seems more mundane. I think it’s called, horizons.

[@jcparkins]

Definitely some crazy and interesting inks. I think my favorite was the turquoise. The glass pens with converters are interesting, too. I'm not even sure how that would work but I'm going to find out. Thank you for so many amazing videos. Merry Christmas to you all and enjoy your New Years mountaintop adventure. I look forward to the top pens video.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much Jackie! I just love that Turquoise ink! You can check out Yaching Style's IG. She also does beautiful water color-like drawings with her ink and glass pens. Merry Christmas to you too, and your family and kitties!

[@anniebus105]

What a fun walk through lovely inks. I'm in love with many of them; however, my favorite is definitely Yaching Style Jewelry Ink Turquoise. I will be on the lookout for that one. I'm a sucker for turquoise. Happy New Year, Alesa!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I really like that ink. I'm a sucker for turquoise too! Have a great 2021!

[@illustratedjournal]

Would love to try out some of those inks! The "Yaching Style Jewelry Ink Turquoise" looked to me the most interesting.

[@InkyRocks]

I really like it though it may not be for everyone. I think some people think it's a bit of a boring color, but writing with it is awesome!

[@christinaluna713]

@@InkyRocks I would love to get my hands on a bottle of this ink. Do you know of any way to get it, in the US?

[@InkyRocks]

@@christinaluna713 You could try contacting her on IG. She is YaChing Style.

[@beccacarrillo]

I am so glad I found your channel. Loving your videos and learning so much. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are getting something out of this!

[@jom6829]

I love it when YT suddenly shows me a new channel. very much enjoyed watching this, though with some envy, as I'm in the UK. Plus your crystals/stones were a joy to me too. Naturally I have now subscribed.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It's nice to know there are others that enjoy both pens and rocks!

[@dennismanning3964]

I watched this again and love your presentation style. Wish I could find your fave 2020 ink in the US. I look forward to each of your offerings. Thanks!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! That is actually and excellent idea for a vid--it's now on my list!

[@ruthfeiertag]

I read about the Amabie early on and made several drawings of it to give to people. Once we got the vaccines, I figured I could give Amabie a break. I’ll have to see if I can get some of that ink.

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! It’s kind of died out here and I’m. It sure if they still sell the ink. Pretty cool pic though!

[@Merlin012001]

I've been picking up some Jacques Herbin inks this year; the Emeraud de Chivor, Vert Atlantide, Amythyste de L Oural, and Kyanite du Nepal all now call my room and pages home. I'll pick up a few more from them and definitely consider the ones here for a future purchase as well

[@InkyRocks]

J Herbin inks are very nice--I really like them. I sounds like you do too!

[@annieccurtis8795]

Great video and inks, and I love your rock and mineral collection, too!

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you! It's nice to have people recognize the "rock" side of Inky Rocks! Happy New Year!

[@nommh]

Wow, there is no end to the wonders ink. And I thought a mild shimmer was the bees knees - Europe is so far behind!

[@InkyRocks]

It's a pretty crazy ink scene here. There are ladies that have tons of ink and make gorgeous art with it. (and own all kinds of beautiful glass pens)

[@christineg8151]

I love the butterflies! They're a beautiful way to display the chromatography for fun inks.

[@InkyRocks]

Though I need to work on doing it better, it really was fun!

[@MAIS2]

I just discovered your channel through youtube recommendation and I LOVED this video! I love your voice so much too

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you so much! I hope you like them!

[@tspacefullstop4161]

I made a Amabie..knitted, used felt pieces as well crocheted hair. It sits on my desk. There was a big flux of people crocheting them as well. What is the carved piece ..is it an agate? Love all the shiny inks..the butterflies are my favourite. So glad to have found your channel..so informative and fun. I've never seen such a unique way of playing with ink. Blessings to you and your family.

[@InkyRocks]

That's so cool! I didn't know people were crocheting them! If it's the dragon you are talking about, yes, it's like agate or chalcedony and it has a rough geode-like formation of amethyst in the middle. Thank you for your lovely comment and Blessings to you and yours!

[@nameissturdy1390]

Yes I’m a pen nerd. My most expensive pen is in the $20 range and I’ve collected at least ten. The largest portion of my ink collection is samples to try out before I commit to a bottle. I did just order an oblique pen holder from a seller on Etsy that I’ve been eyeing for a very long time. I believe he’s from Turkey. I’m over the moon excited to have it arrive! So yes, if you get enjoyment from seeing ink floating through water and chromatography strips-you’re a pen nerd too.

[@InkyRocks]

Pen nerds unite! We are the best!

[@mwGoosman]

It’s almost 2022 and I found myself revisiting your post. Viewing this was mesmerizing…too bad I can only give it one like. What was the background music? With headphones, I could hear it and I realize just how much work you put into the production of your videos…I’m grateful and thank you. You have brightened my evening.

[@InkyRocks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video Michele! A lot of these videos do take a lot of time and I always underestimate that and end up doing all-nighters hahaha! I don't remember the music but I've just recently been trying to keep track of the music I use and list it in the description. Thank you so much!✨

[@oakhousejournals]

I am so thrilled I recently found your channel. Such a beautifully presented and informative video. I was completely fascinated from the first second. Thank you so much for posting. C xx

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Your lovely comment made my day. I put a lot of work in these and just sail them out the door hoping they will connect with pen friends!

[@oakhousejournals]

Oh my goodness they do! You certainly made my day and the work you put into that video was soooo obvious. It really was fabulous. I'm happily bing watching all your previous videos....bliss and so looking forward to your next one on pens. Can't thank you enough... Hugs C xx

[@marilyngardner4269]

I love the way your videos open up new worlds. And you always manage to take us on a wild ride with your experiments, such as putting glass-pen-only inks in fountain pens. You do it with such a calm, soothing voice that we know it's going to be OK no matter what happens! I love the chromatography butterflies, but that looks like the kind of thing I would mess up and I'm not good with what-might-have-been's. Better to just watch you play with these treasures and sit back and enjoy the tour. The "crazy inks" theme is a good one.

[@InkyRocks]

Hahaha! I messed up those butterflies royally but still had fun! I guess I need to be fearless in posting my mistakes as people don't seem to mind them! Thank you so much for your continued support! Hope you are enjoying your holidays!

[@marilyngardner4269]

@@InkyRocks Happy holidays to you too, Alesa! Enjoy the mountain top. That sounds like a lovely tradition.

[@robbourne1950]

💜 I just purchased all but the Neon Pink of the Kala Nostalgia Neon inks, and I got that Tono and Lims Comet Hale Bopp. Plus a whole bunch of other stuff from a couple other sites.

[@InkyRocks]

Oh man! You ARE walking on the crazy side! Hope you like them!

[@robbourne1950]

@@InkyRocks I am quite certain I will. My credit card asked me to break up with your channel cause you are a bad influence on my budget… 🤪 I told him, shut up and sit down. In fact here go pay for the glass pen from Hanabi glass pens. That’ll teach him. Is there a 2021 Pen/ink show that you went to that I missed?

[@InkyRocks]

@@robbourne1950 There is a video posted in November or so, about the Tokyo International Pen show of 2021

[@RBartsy]

Lovely!! I’ll watch it again to take a few notes. Looking for divine waterproof inks for my art so if inclined a video just on this topic for us artsy folks would be fantastic! I usually like inks that look like old inks but want to update so the neon are interesting and bold! Cheers for 2021!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! Just offhand, waterproof ink I've used: D'atramentis Document Blue, Diamine Registars ink, and Platinum Sepia. Have you see Jet Pen's chart? In case you haven't: www.jetpens.com/blog/the-best-waterproof-fountain-pen-inks/pt/829

[@anguswhite8233]

Love your inks review: we don’t get most of these in UK even thro’ eBay! - very exotic!:)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! Some of them are even hard to get in Japan too! Try Justpirit for some of the Taiwan inks and I think TAG ships internationally.

[@laitae]

Wow! And also...glass pens with converters? Sorcery!

[@yuklimka7251]

In Taiwan they're available at eslite. I started following Yaching Style after watching the video. instagram.com/yachingstyle/ The pens are gorgeous! As an aside, Moonman and other Chinese manufacturers offer glass pens with converters that can be eyedroppered.

[@InkyRocks]

@laitae Seriously! They are gorgeous pens! Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

@Yuklim Ka Thank you for the website post and info! She really does have a cool IG!

[@ambsquared]

I hadn’t heard about the amabie before, but now I really want that ink. That one and the Taiwanese mask colored ones seem so fitting for the last year. The turquoise ink also fascinates me. I wonder about those drops forming. I think you are right about surface tension causing it to ball up, but it would be interesting to know exactly what is happening. Will it still ball up if there was a surfactant in the water? Very interesting variety of inks you picked.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! There is also an Amabie Platinum Plaisir out there. The mask ink is still being sold I believe.

[@KC-po6fp]

This video is so well thought out and well made ❤ The inks are shot so beautiful.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! This one was a lot of work but a fun one!

[@darkchocolate4643]

If this video doesn't merit a subscription, I don't know what does. I had an ear-to-ear smile from beginning to end.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you were smiling--hahaha makes me happy!

[@darkchocolate4643]

@@InkyRocks I watched several other videos of yours last night. I'll be the first to admit that you've got me a little hooked, and it's not just because I'm a fountain pen/ink/stationery nerd who is slightly obsessed with all things Japanese. I really like your style. It's abundantly clear that you're an eloquent person with a very interesting background story (that picture of you as a pilot!) but - and this is where people usually score most points with me - you're obviously a real sweetheart to boot. Keep making awesome videos, Alesa, and I'll keep watching. Greetings from Belgium.

[@PabloBinkowski]

It's been the best video I've seen this year so far. Thank you!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@richardsimms251]

Very very interesting. RS.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@aag24]

Thanks for your videos Your videos are always so mesmerising with the way you play with the ink - splish splosh! You have a very soothing voice! Wishing you a happy new year and a merry Christmas 🎄 (if you celebrate). 🙏🍸🍾

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Splish splosh is for real! I should do blooper videos! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!

[@merlinuwe1]

Wao. So professional.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much!

[@hekatsees9449]

I found some mica powder that is 1-5 micron in size. If it fits through an airbrush, it should be safe in a fountain pen. 10-60 micron particulate or pigment fits nicely through silkscreen & airbrushes... My point is I purchased 1-5 micron sized mica pigments which are neon colors with a matte finish a few months back & safe enough for makeup or even to decorate cakes & such. All the mica I purchase is advertised as safe.The neon colors do interesting things to my ink. I need to learn a lot more about the chemistry of ink. I don’t know anything. Nano sized particles, for real? That is the measurement smaller than the micron. I have a chart somewhere. That turquoise ink must be very expensive. It sounds like the turquoise was ground in a lab. I wonder what the nano size of the particle is. Where can I purchase some? I would love to find nano sized pigment. It must exist, I never thought to look. When I found 1-5 micron in size I celebrated. There is a synthetic mica which is really nice, but I’ve never seen it smaller than 10-60 micron in size. I don’t know if it was my imagination, but the synthetic mica seemed to work better with the water based inks I tried. I have matte, semi-glitter, pearlized & full-on glitter micas. I also purchased some special effect micas which are affected by different things in the environment. I haven’t played with them yet. I do all of this because it is my idea of fun... Your video of unusual inks was incredible. I loved it! I am trying to find the perfect harmony of function & beauty for fountain pens in ink form. I made some gorgeous colors.These beautiful colors occurred when I spilled some ink vials & the ink mixed together, lol... Oh & Noodler’s “Rome is Burning” is a greenish ink which turns a pinkish color when water hits it. I read about it. I didn’t purchase it because it annoyed me that it didn’t turn back when dry. It seemed like the ink dude(Nathan)had an ink dream, thought it was a cool idea, but that was it. It has no logic at all, which bothers me. I like beauty & logic. My poor brain. I don’t watch ink videos enough. I should. You seem like one of the best in the industry for uniqueness & artistry.... I saw a video of yours where you showed a kind of vellum like not quite evenly black paper... It was the same video with that poor ugly box. You know, the stationery show you went to for which you needed tickets to get in. That paper is a must-have in my world... I also happily found a vendor in HongKong which carries Tono & Lims ink for a semi reasonable price. There is no one in the states & the one company on eBay advertised what I thought was a price for a set. It was per bottle + shipping. I assume for the price, the ink is hand-delivered & the delivery person will then prepare a gourmet meal. Sorry for too many words. I was very excited by your video. I’ll need to rewatch & take notes...

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you for your enthusiasm! I don't know the size of the nanoparticles in the turquoise ink, I just talked to the lady that makes the ink and runs the company. But it must be different than other pigment inks as it behaves differently. I agree, you have to search around to find some of these inks where you won't be bankrupt after buying them! I appreciate your excitement--thank you so much!

[@ndbyers23]

Beautiful inks and video! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@DanielSmith_19]

Great video! What flex pen did you use for the Gushing Spring ink?

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It was the "Secretary of de Flex" nib by Pen Realm in a pen that holds #6 Jowo nibs.

[@scribblesandfluff]

I love your videos so much. Such an interesting collection and your filming and commentary are top notch. I love all the rocks too. Thank you so much for delivering amazing content to us in the US. I hope to get to Tokyo next year and attend some of these events. Happy New Year!!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Happy you like the "rocks" side of InkyRocks haha! Hope you make it out here--it is so fun. Have a great 2021!

[@DocRen]

I just love the natural vocal fry in your voice.

[@InkyRocks]

I've had other people comment on my vocal fry and I finally had to look it up--I didn't know it was a thing. It looks like it is perceived as a negative thing in women, but I'm OK with that. Flying jets in the 80's was considered a negative thing for women too hahaha! Thank you for your lovely compliment--it means a lot from someone with such a beautiful voice (I listened to a couple of your covers!)

[@DocRen]

@@InkyRocks I didn't know it was a thing either until SB19 used it in the rap parts of their song called "What?" We learn new things everyday~ I subbed by the way because your videos are so calming especially during these tough times. Oh my goodness! Thank you for checking out my videos. You didn't have to, but I very much appreciate your kind words. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there! ^__^v

[@davecharvella4854]

Loved this! Wishing you a safe and healthy New Year ... cheers! 🥂

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Have a great 2021!

[@strshooter7399]

TAG Stationery is sold out, and "No Detail is Small" doesn't YET ship overseas {they do have the "Ink Collection Kit"}. I'm ok with that, I can wait. Thanks Inky ;-}

[@InkyRocks]

I'm sure TAG will restock. They regularly sell out and then restock. Also, things will get better once Japan Post starts mailing again. 💕

[@MyLifeMits]

What an interesting video! I'm learning so much from all of your videos, thank you for taking the time to post them for us to enjoy :)

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are getting something from them--I can never tell if I've just gotten too nutty hahaha!

[@tsherbs1309]

Very cool inks! Thanks for sharing.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you for your continued support!

[@writingonsunshine2322]

You never disappoint! I love the creative spin. Thanks for introducing these crazy inks!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I always wonder how people will react to my nuttiness!

[@julierak343]

That butterfly thing is amazing.

[@InkyRocks]

Pretty cool right?! Now if I can do it right..

[@wojtekart4950]

Some insane inks...going to look for them online. Thank you for sharing

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you for watching--they are pretty crazy hahah!

[@MultiEbbot]

Feels so nice to watch the video looking forward to the top pen video.

[@InkyRocks]

haha! Thank you--it won't be "normal"!

[@CraftingVicky]

Such AMAZING inks!!! Thank you so much for the review! Now I have to get those pens that are never dying no matter the ink you use in them!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm surprised how resilient some pens are--it's great!

[@CraftingVicky]

@@InkyRocks I just purchased some of those pens and I'm very much looking forward to using them!!! Never thought you could actually put your own ink in them!!! Now I want to use those for my journals

[@InkyRocks]

@@CraftingVicky I think it will look lovely!

[@InkyRocks]

@@CraftingVicky Oh, and just to make sure, don't put anything other than fountain pen inks in your fountain pens unless you don't mind it being a problem. I do crazy stuff with my pens and ink so others can watch and decide if they want to. Take care! 💕

[@CraftingVicky]

@@InkyRocks that's what I saw lol new subbie of yours!

[@sarahwestmusic]

What is the flex pen you are using in the Green monster Amabie ink at 18:06? thank you!!

[@InkyRocks]

It's a Pen Realm Secretary of de Flex nib in one of my pens that holds a Jowo #6 nib. You can find him on IG or reddit or his website.

[@john-allenduskglass3193]

Very very cool! Happy holidays! May your new year be a blessed year.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! Have a lovely holiday season and an awesome new year!

[@juannavarroperez865]

it is hypnotic.

[@InkyRocks]

hahaha! Thank you!

[@Amanda-kw1vi]

Was born in Japan so nice to see some inks from there. I love metallic inks, I want one that is totally chrome maybe one day... I know calligraphy ink has one...

[@InkyRocks]

Now that would be a pretty crazy ink!

[@Drag0nfireFairy]

Man, I want that Hase Comet Hale Bopp ink!!! But I can't find it in the great wide webs :(

[@InkyRocks]

I think it's hard to find because it's a glass pen only ink. Shigure doesn't have it now, but I would check with them occasionally. They carry a lot of Tono & Lims.

[@phillipstroll7385]

The old vase bottle is neat.

[@InkyRocks]

It is!

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

Fascinating video. Your props are beautiful and your photography is inspired. Are you an artist?

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I'm a retired pilot!

[@igniaulfsborg8946]

@@InkyRocks Ah, wonderful! Congratulations and I hope you are enjoying retirement. You seem to be making the most of it!

[@geslinam9703]

That Sessai ink would be great for drawing.

[@InkyRocks]

I would think so, but I don't draw. That's good to know!

[@krishnatejchikyala3515]

beautiful video as always @Inky.Rocks!!! any idea if yaching style turquoise ink ships internationally?

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I don't know if she still has any, but you can check out her IG. It's probably the easiest way to contact her. YachingStyle.

[@mariader6072]

What flex nib did you use in this video? It looks really soft and right up my alley

[@InkyRocks]

It’s from Pen Realm and fits standard Jowo nib holders.

[@djryandelap]

This was so much fun to watch! What's that pen you showed around he 4.5 minute mark that had the sponge interior, that you said you experimented with the "Dude" ink on? My wife hates writing with fountain pens (so mine are safe, ha!) but she loves felt tip pens. I'd love to track one of these down!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! It is a Kuretake Karappo pen. You can get them along with brush pens at Jet Pens: www.jetpens.com/Kuretake-Karappo-Empty-Felt-Tip-Pen-Fine/pd/29784

[@djryandelap]

@@InkyRocks Thank you! Definitely picking some of those up!

[@wendyholiday2021]

Once again a captivating, educational video. Did you ever look into the specific gravity of inks? Do you think it has an affect? Happy holidays, thank you for a year of joy.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! I really haven't. I'm not sure where I would find that information. Hope you are enjoying your holidays and thanks for your support!

[@wendyholiday2021]

@@InkyRocks i was wondering if it would effect ink flow.. its easy enough to check sg. One would have to decide which scale to use.. possibly the one used for battery acid or sucrose. Just an idea. I think its also used to identify mineral suspension.

[@InkyRocks]

@@wendyholiday2021 I think the acid one might be the mineral one right? I know it is caustic and most people look it up instead of measuring it (I guess unless you are looking at an unidentified material). I would suppose it would affect flow but probably not independently as surface tension and viscosity would also play a part. I tried to tease that apart about 6 months ago, but no matter what all the charts say (in the Japanese ink magazines) my results didn't correlate with theirs. A lot of it was because of descriptive language (what really is wet/dry to each person?)

[@wendyholiday2021]

@@InkyRocks excellent point. You need a control. Thought it would be cool if you added a hydrometer to the video for fun since no one else does it. Even if its not accurate it would be your own scale. Just making more works for you. Blessings and Merry Christmas.

[@InkyRocks]

@@wendyholiday2021 haha! maybe so! Merry Christmas to you!

[@FahmidWasif]

Where I can find Yaching Style Jewelry Ink Turquoise?

[@InkyRocks]

It's hard to get outside of Japan. You can message YachingStyle on IG. Her English is excellent.

[@troywhite8980]

LOVED the video as usual! Particularly enjoyed the story of the Japanese sea monster. I'm going to choose to believe that I'm protected from the pandemic now that I've seen his picture, haha. (But I'm still going to hedge my bets by taking the vaccine!).

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I choose to believe I'm protected as it's a good mindset, but like you, I'm doing the vaccine too (along with masks etc)! Plus, it's a cute little monster!

[@mae1813]

Where does one get the yellow narcissist ink? Love that bright yellow

[@InkyRocks]

That was a special edition here in Japan and a glass pen only ink. Japan puts out enormous amounts of glass pen only inks and I’m always getting myself into trouble with that!

[@MarkBacas]

The J. Herbin 500ml bottle looks to have a wooden/cork top under the wax seal?

[@InkyRocks]

Yes! It was hard to pull it out so I would imagine it is best to fill another bottle with a useable amount, to keep from having to pry that thing open!

[@SouthShorePaper]

Thank you for a year full of beautiful inky videos !!

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you so much! I so appreciate your support!

[@cn9800]

I see secretary of de flex! Great video.

[@InkyRocks]

It's an awesome nib! Thank you! (and good eye!)

[@stirgient]

Wow I really enjoyed this please keep making content! Could you tell me which pen and nib you used at 18 minutes?

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It is a "Secretary of de Flex" nib from Pen Realm in the Scriptorium Idyll fountain pen. This nib did not come with the pen.

[@stirgient]

@@InkyRocks I've been eyeing their flex commander it has me drooling. The secretary de flex looks pretty amazing too! I couldn't tell if that was Ralph's crossflex or it was the secretary de flex. Thank you for getting back to me!

[@penrealm8345]

Wonderful video! I wish I could order the Kawasaki and Yaching inks.

[@InkyRocks]

Thanks so much! The Kawasaki inks are hard to get even for us living in Japan--I just happened to get it at the ink show. Yaching is sold in a few places here and in Taiwan. You may want to contact her on YachingStyle on IG Her English is excellent.

[@rehmanhassan3315]

Hey! I live in the states and have been trying to get the Yaching Style ink for a while. Do you know if they ship the ink?

[@InkyRocks]

Check out her IG @Yachingstyle and you can message her. I believe she may ship overseas.

[@jkpens]

Very enjoyable and relaxing to boot!

[@InkyRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it! Maybe I should do meditation videos hahaha! Thanks!

[@rubenbajapantydj]

Love your videos but I love that gold with metal shavings where can I get one I’m in New Jersey

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you! It's called Hale Bopp by Tono and Lims. I think Shigure Inks carried it outside of Japan and they ship to the States.

[@ashisheady8841]

Didn't expected video to be that good.

[@InkyRocks]

Thank you!

[@bieberninja1]

what is that flex pen at 7:44 please? where did you get it? it looks like it writes like a vintage flex nib, thank you

[@InkyRocks]

Actually it's a nib that I put in the pen. Ralph of Regalia Writing Labs made it but I don't know if he still is. You can get a similar nib (#6 Jowo) from the Pen Realm. His nib is called the Secretary of de Flex!

[@bieberninja1]

@@InkyRocks thank you, the video was very unpredictable since i thought i knew every single ink out there, do you think you'll be getting the krishna ink with the round or oval inkwell? here are some links: www.geckodesign.com.tw/product_d.php?lang=en&tb=1&id=3318 www.geckodesign.com.tw/product_d.php?lang=en&tb=1&id=2598

[@InkyRocks]

@@bieberninja1 Thank you! I don't know, there is a Japanese company that makes the bottles and I may just get the bottle!

[@bieberninja1]

@@InkyRocks if you do, i hope you do a review, $28 is very expensive for an empty inkwell