The 8 Most FABULOUS Shimmer Inks!

[@DigitalTheologian]

If we are going to mess around with fancy pens that are less convenient than a roller gel, we might as well use inks that invoke an element of mystery and intrigue.

[@victorgyulnazaryan2265]

Couldnt have been said better :)

[@victorgyulnazaryan2265]

Thanks for the video!

[@KriziaYap-Uy]

💯

[@LightningWithaTouchofMag-on7oe]

The sparkliest thing in this video is Drew’s personality.

[@andrealynn]

I was summoned with the phrase “shimmering and fabulous.” 👁️👄👁️

[@nimainaieraka]

My current fave shimmer is Colorverse Witch by Starlight. Such drama queen behavior for gorgeous dramatic ink 🤩

[@Gouletpens]

That one is magnificent! - Drew

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

@@Gouletpens Ordered Witch by Starlight along with Buttered Popcorn today. Now who could have convinced me to do that, I wonder.

[@lexivay_animation]

Love that one too!!

[@jellytulip]

“Magical journey through the shimmerlands” 😂 LOVE IT

[@tli6697]

Come up with a drew shimmering ink sample set and I for sure will buy😀

[@eggscelsior]

Wearingeul needs to make this list! Their shimmer is so intense and distinct and well dispersed 😍

[@ashay876]

Edelstein Golden Beryl is something i prefer for gold on gold. Van Diemans parrot fish has been on my watchlist for quite sometime.

[@raggsj38]

Another vote for Golden Beryl! I don't think it's available to buy anymore though? So maybe why it didn't make the list, I guess.

[@ashay876]

@@raggsj38 probably 👍

[@lefthandedclogger]

Yes another vote here for Golden Beryl! I am already over halfway through my bottle, and it’s just absolutely fabulous.

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

Love Golden Beryl as well!

[@Gouletpens]

Yes, Golden Beryl is amazing! I did choose to avoid limited editions for this list, though. - Drew

[@alextaplin7354]

I recently acquired some Pelikan Edelstein Golden Beryl and that is a beautiful gold ink. My nomination for my favourite shimmering ink thought would be Vinta inks Julio, a multi-chromic blue/pink with silver shimmer is perfection.

[@puppetaccess]

^^ this ^^ Golden Beryl is the Goldest of the Gold inks. There is no comparison.

[@SunnieLarsen]

OH, and if I can suggest another unusual but stunning ink -- Diamine Vintage Copper from the Red 2021 Inkvent is amazing. I don't normally go for brown/orangey colors but I couldn't stop staring at it.

[@staby3956]

My favorite shimmer in is Ferris Wheel Press’s Blue Beryl Tonic. It’s a periwinkle ink with rose gold shimmer. I am so obsessed with how beautiful it is

[@karibean13]

FWP does rose gold shimmer so well! Adventurine and Blushing Mushroom are also gorgeous. 🤩

[@Gouletpens]

I like to call that one "Blushroom". :) - Drew

[@martinlebl631]

Sounds like another fine choice to try.

[@davidcool5189]

My favorite shimmer right now is Diamine's Peacock Flare; dark teal that sheens purple with silver shimmer. It's amazing! Wine Divine is a close second. Dark red with gold shimmer. Mm. Good stuff.

[@briansmithwins]

That sounds spectacular and I want to get a sample of that at least

[@apontutul]

Thanks for sharing. I'm new to shimmer inks and they're absolutely lovely. Have to get them as much as possible

[@KingZarathus]

I recently got the Colorverse 2023 New Year as my first full bottle with shimmer. I'm really enjoying it so far. A gorgeous green ink with super fine shimmer that just makes it glisten.

[@karibean13]

I have all of the inks on this list 😂 Drew, you’re absolutely right about Rose Gold Antiqua especially-it’s one of my faves and truly unique even in my ludicrously large collection of shimmers. Now when are you guys going to get some Robert Oster Exclusives? Shimmering ones would be especially 🔥

[@Gouletpens]

I'm sure we could! I'll think about that! Do you have any suggestions? - Drew

[@karibean13]

@@Gouletpens I think one needs to be called Cerulean Crayon in honor of Brian falling in love with what is now Goulet Blue. Like his beloved Blue Water Ice but with shimmer, or something along those lines. Ones based off your Benu exclusives would also be super fun (I still need the perfect match for my Cookies 'n' Cream Milkshake!).

[@pen_journal]

Diamine Winter Spice is so multi-faceted!!! First time seeing it! Thanks Drew!

[@Gouletpens]

IT'S SO GOOOOD! - Drew

[@carolinemyddelton580]

Drew, you are such an inkabler! I agree that the Jacques Herbin inks have the most subtle shimmer. I love their Violet Impérial, a gorgeous blue-toned purple with beautiful silver; and their Kyanite du Népal which is such a beautiful turquoise with silver shimmer too. Oh, and their gold-shimmering Bleu Océan, classy and subtle. When I'm in a glitzy mood, the Diamine shimmering inks really do it for me. Blue Lightning is a fabulous silver-shimmer turquoise, more in-your-face than the Herbin Kyanite du Népal. Cobalt Jazz is a great, sparkly cobalt, mood-lifting and-as it says!-jazzy. If it's true, bright red I'm after, Diamine's Firestorm Red is perfect: ticks that box and has loads of silver shimmer as well. And for bright green with silver, Magical Forest is... well, magical! Can't wait to test-drive some of the ones you recommended too! Another great video-huge thanks! Write on!

[@karibean13]

I love Kyanite du Nepal! I've had it inked up in a Benu Grand Scepter for like six months and even when it sits for weeks at a time, it always writes immediately and maintains that beautiful shimmer.

[@5t4n5]

I just noticed that you've gone 4k. Awesome. It looks wonderful. Now we'll be able to look at all the pretty pens and other things you show us in stunning 4k. Makes me very happy. 😍

[@a22lotti]

It's not the main point of the video, but you brought it up a couple of times, and I also love that halo effect! You definitely need high quality paper to experience it, and even then it's not super consistent. It's kinda like a very specific form of shading with a touch of sheen, I guess? It's lovely whenever it works out.

[@alejandromorales9516]

Drew, just got Winter Spice ... thanks to you! EDIT: some of my favorites in my collection ... Emerald of Chicken of course ;), Diamine Happy Holidays (permanently in my TWSBI VAC 700), Diamine Enchanted Ocean, Diamine Arabian Nights and Herbin Stormy Grey. I've also used samples of Night Sky, Arctic Blue, and Shimmering Seas by Diamine!

[@Gouletpens]

SUCH a good color! - Drew

[@evilcritter]

I don't know if you carry Van Dieman's, but I plan to get my hands on their Parrot Fish once winter ends, because it is the only one I can find with purple shimmer.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for passing that along! - Drew

[@TheDarkplace]

I regularly use Diamine Winter Spice (without agitation) in some of my dryer fine nibbed pens. It's a lovely brown ink that I use daily. As a bonus, it allows me to save the shimmer for when I need it, so my dip pens win too 😊

[@brianlooksaround6125]

I’m very fond of Violet Clouds.

[@biggiebusybeever]

Drew pronouncing Aussie as "Ossy" cracked me up! (Generally in Australia, we pronounce it more like "Ozzy").

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@karenholden4740]

Great video Drew!

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@psa7211]

Thanks Drew for your shimmering ink recommendations. As others have mentioned Pelican Edelstein Golden Beryl, I have this one and it has a lot of character - you may want to revisit that one. I have several of your recommendations and really do love Rose Gold Antiqua. I have bought a couple samples of your recommendations before getting a full bottle. Now I have a few I missed and will need to get samples, Thanks again for your recommendations but you know 8 is just not enough!.

[@julierak343]

Diamine Solar Storm--didn't think I'd love it. Eggplant colour and green shimmer. It's amazing and it shows up differently on different paper.

[@zeanne1185]

I like Wearingeul's Dracula, The Twelfth Night, and Soyeoungwije. Tears of Sapphire from FWP, and Kislap by Vinta.

[@michaelmedlinger6399]

Grrr! I had just sent an order off to Goulet Pens, and NOW you post a video with some must-have inks! Oh, well, there will more orders in the future.😊

[@SunnieLarsen]

My gold-on-gold pick is Pelikan Edelstein Golden Beryl. Soooo luscious.

[@xTeeak]

I do not need a shimmer ink, I do not ... ... ROSE GOLD ANTIQUA !!! .. why Drew? :D

[@Gouletpens]

LOL oops! Sorry! - Drew

[@pollylarracas]

Two more for your consideration : J Herbin Stormy Grey - an elegant but dramatic gray ink with fine gold shimmer. My other favorite is Organic Studios Alanine, the complete opposite of "well-behaved" Stormy Grey - so thick it's almost sticky, and takes forever to dry - there's so many things going on with the teal, reddish sheen, and silver shimmer but it's beautiful.

[@litost6564]

Two of my favorite shimmer inks are Colorverse Cat and Diamine Dragon's blood! And of course the ever popular Emerald of Chivor. I've not seen Winter Spice before though! I'll definitely need a sample of that in my next order.

[@195516Z]

The only drawback to these inks is that if you're only using them to write the shimmer effect is not visible and more important, if you touch it the shimmer in any way it just wipes away and you're just left with the ink itself. You absolutely have to use some sort of fixative to keep it stable in any way.

[@bs-vo1ii]

Need to have a thick nib and heavier flow or the shimmer might not work

[@avgjoeshow4208]

Winter spice is nice but I LOVE LOVE LOVE their new chameleon inks that we’re in this years calendar. I think arctic blast was my favorite

[@Gouletpens]

Yes! I would've included some if they were available for purchase. Didn't want to tease anyone! - Drew

[@karidru5272]

Yeah this year's inkvent had some real show stoppers in it. Currently have Spiced Apple in a Benu- go big or go home! But I think I use Yule Log most. It's a very gentle color for a shimmer.

[@PantigoKitten]

I love Colorverse’s 2023 color of the year. Beautiful green with a silver shimmer

[@karisbarfield8948]

What paper do you use for these videos? When you do these, can you tell us what paper you are using? These are great videos, and I always look forward to the next one...wonder what Drews going to do next? So cool!!!!!

[@heathergleiser]

Thank you for giving some love to Shimmering Seas! It’s what I put in the first broad nib I bought and I was blown away. It also has pretty shading. 💙✨

[@yerterb7135]

thank you for validating my love for winter spice! great ink for drawing too.

[@Mrsadams1]

Hahaha, this ink is "really fun to stare at for long periods of time." I feel called out. 😁

[@pensinfocus]

If you want to see what shimmer inks look like under a microscope, I made a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2KWqY1jbp2Dgqs

[@kjmav10135]

I recently used my first shimmer ink. I put it in an Eco. It clogged, of course. That was two cleanings, pen flushes, and two inkings ago. The shimmer is still in there. Every ink I’ve used in that pen since then has suddenly become a shimmer ink! I’m just not gonna use shimmer inks in fountain pens anymore. They clog stuff up. The shimmery bits in the barrel don’t ever seem to go away. This is what dip pens are for.

[@louizelimepips3517]

Diamine Tempest 😱 It’s a dark teal blue with a gold shimmer. During the day it looks like a black, when I shine my flashlight on it, it’s a teal blue black with gorgeous shimmer.

[@Hexsyn]

Eoc is still my pharmacy edc. Will never stop loving it. Also pro tip, add a bit of walden pond to it to up the green and red sheen factor.

[@Gouletpens]

Can't go wrong with that one! - Drew

[@Hexsyn]

​@Gouletpens it is equally refined and bombastic. Well behaved and problematic.

[@michaeldonoghue9015]

Shimmer me Timbers

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I just love Drew 🤗

[@pjposullivan]

Wow, Drew Brown drew brown and got green shimmer! It's like the ink version of the Incredible Hulk!

[@BHernandez64]

“I’m pretty familiar with what’s going to happen here..” 10 seconds later… “Ohmigod! That’s crazy!” Love it Drew. 😂

[@ric_man]

Great video, Drew. Try pronouncing it as "Ozzy" Liquid Gold, not so much as "Orsee" Liquid Gold. Looking forward to seeing you and Brian coming to Australia one day to visit Robert Oster and doing a video. 😉

[@robynjohnson5750]

Drew, Loved this video and your choices! When we lived down-under (Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide) we realized that the Australian pronunciation of Aussie is “Ozzie.”👍 We made some wonderful “true blue” lifelong friends and every time I pull out a bottle from my favorite collection of Robert Oster I reminisce on the absolutely gorgeous, crystal clear beaches of Perth and Rottnest, the lush green countryside around Adelaide, and the magnificent old architecture of Melbourne proper. I, too, would love for you all to do a video on the Robert Oster inks. I would enjoy learning more about the company.

[@culinarykid92]

Up until today, I never considered a shimmer ink. But you made me curious and I might need to get some samples from you in the future. Thanks Drew.

[@SatieSatie]

YES, Winter Spice is the bomb!! It's smooth, crazy gorgeous, unlike any other ink I own and, for a shimmering sheener, not fussy at all! I can't stop writing with it in a stub nib. In case you haven't noticed, I'm a fan.

[@Gouletpens]

Agreed! - Drew

[@robynjohnson5750]

So enjoyed this video on these lovely inks! I already have a few that you mentioned and after seeing your samples, looks like I’ll be adding all of your other suggestions to my stash here real soon! 👍🙌 Thanks!

[@davidsilva8695]

Loved it! Now it looks like I need to place another order with Goulet Pens… :)

[@Gouletpens]

I'm just happy you watched! We definitely appreciate the support though! - Drew

[@sparklefulpaladin]

Golden Sands seems to have shading, in addition to the shimmer, while the Liquid Gold doesn't have as much shading. I prefer the Diamine, but I'd probably use the Liquid Gold for any calligraphy-based stuff, as I prefer a lower amount of shading for any calligraphy stuff.

[@karidru5272]

Team Winter Spice! I love that weirdo ink. I don't know what spice they were thinking of... cardamom pods, maybe? And I have renamed it Winter Thaw in my brain because to me it looks like the spring peeking through the snow. Ultimately, it's pleasant to read later. That is ink's most important job.

[@Stitchxavi]

I remember when Hematite came out. It was a game changer. I still have my original Goulet sample

[@Gouletpens]

It really was! - Drew

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Great video, Drew, as usual! Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers from Brazil!

[@gynechiatrist]

Thanks for the Winter Spice. There are so many good shimmer candidates on the Diamine Ink Advent calendar! Year, after year!!

[@martinlebl631]

I have about half of the inks on the list, so I concur with the choices. Might have to give the Violet Clouds a try.

[@annamarielewis7078]

The Golden Sands would be gorgeous for wedding invitations.

[@wendywander7]

I have bottles of Amethyste de l'Oural and Diamine Enchanted Ocean. I don't quite have the hang of shimmer inks, but I sure like looking at these two. Thank you for the instructional videos!

[@lisaleone2296]

Nooooooo. You missed Diamine Cocoa Shimmer. It's perfect in the Benu Euphoria Iced Caramel Latte. I do have all of the inks on this list so that must say something about me.

[@Gouletpens]

That's a good one as well! - Drew

[@liveforlife2494]

I've had a bottle of Diamine Golden Sands for many years, and got a sample of Robert Oster Liquid Gold. Diamine's gold definitely wins for me, because the Liquid Gold honestly looks a little icky in shade to me and I'm not a big fan of the silver glitter in there. But hey, it's down to preference, right? Nice to see an ink I have here!

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

Hi Drew, i have many inks from your list, golden sands i use for all my card writing especially ! I do not have winter spice, and that one i will need for sure and probably the Australian Antigua hummmm i don’t need any more inks but while they are still around …… Have a good weekend!

[@frenchiemom3440]

I just went through a sample of Diamine Winter Spice. I loved it, all the brown, blue and greens. Going to pick me up a bottle next time I place an order. Also love the video 🤩

[@theresa_lili]

How about a part 2?

[@jaywith4048]

Diamine Arctic blue is such an underrated shimmering ink ❤

[@NotesFromPastAmy]

A brown shimmer ink? I don't use my regular brown ink (forgive me for calling it regular... It just looks brown to me). Thanks for confirming my choice of golden sands in last week's order of inks! For anyone looking for a great aqua shimmer ink, I've been loving Diamine Subzero. 🙌

[@N1inSK]

I would call #8 a draw. But if I had to choose I would choose Robert Oster's Aussie Liquid Gold. I have a bottle of Emerald of Chivor, and it is truly awesome.

[@Gouletpens]

Yeah, it was basically a draw. - Drew

[@Volkmannx]

Not into shimmer inks. Yet. Fun to watch, thank you!

[@annamarielewis7078]

I have started to use fountain pen ink to paint with, and these will be so much fun…. I do not want start another collection with those ridiculously gorgeous bottles. This is getting out of hand 🤪I enjoy your nice, short videos.

[@darkchocolate4643]

Yaaaaaaaaay for you mentioning Winter Spice. And here I thought I was the only one who appreciated it. I'm a recent shimmer ink convert (sheen still being my favorite ink characteristic) but I'm loving them! Especially these three, in no particular order: Diamine Starlit Sea, Dominant Industry Autumn Forest and Diamine Garland. Question for you, Drew, if you don't mind: do you or Brian know if Diamine has ever discontinued an ink? I know they've been around for donkeys years but I can't remember them ever pulling a Montblanc on us and discontinuing an ink overnight, unannounced, sending many ink lovers across the globe into a state of utter depression, but there's a first time for everything. The mere thought of losing Majestic Blue, Ancient Copper or Garland is enough to make me slightly nervous. *reaches for a paper bag*. It's okay, I'm cool, I'm cool. 😬

[@Gouletpens]

Lol hang in there, I think you're safe. I know we've discontinued some, but I don't recall Diamine ever stopping production on one. I'll ask around! - Drew

[@jmbgermany]

What about Pelikan‘s Golden Beryl?

[@Gouletpens]

I thought about that one, but didn't include it in my final round because it's a limited edition. - Drew

[@ameliabuns4058]

My violet clouds ink came with blue shimmer and it shades green

[@bikkies]

It would be fun to try and pull out a slice of Edelstein Golden Beryl for a head-to-head with Golden Sands. So much shimmer in it that you'd probably be better off using a butter knife than a glass pen, and smearing it on the page like it's a piece of toast. It's a fun ink, completely unreadable for me because of my poor vision, but if you want All Of The Shimmer, it's worth a mention... if you can find anywhere still selling it.

[@jillikin_billikin]

FWP stroke of midnight is my favourite and hard to come by in Australia with the FOMO so now I have four bottles of the 85ml.

[@michelledelecki6224]

I just hit add to cart 8 times 😂

[@s.n.11]

It would be nice to see a video in which you try some shimmer inks on black paper. 😁 just to see if any of them take the challenge.

[@rynjeff1073]

The one ink that Drew didn’t review is diamine platinum jubilee. That has shimmer on steroids and makes all other inks weep.

[@manujagupta5466]

I dabble in calligraphy. I use metallic paint, inks, and gouache. Could you please do swatches of these inks on a black background, especially the gold ones?

[@ciannacoleman5125]

I told myself I have to finish up my samples before buying any more ink. Emerald of Chivor is on my full bottle list and all the other are now on the sample list 🤣

[@dianacarolinaorozco1702]

Now we need the most sheen of the sheen’s

[@rorimorgant.williams6647]

Golden Sands is like 18 to 24 karat gold, while Aussie gold is like 12 to 14 karat gold. They are both gold but Golden Sands has the “purer” amount of “gold.”

[@JD-tg5ib]

I wish Lamy still made the petrol ink. It was nice.

[@FuryTigresse]

My top three shimmer inks are all Ferris Wheel Press :p Tears of Sapphire is my definite favorite one (subtle blue-on-blue shimmer, bunch of red sheen), but right after that there's The Purple Jade Rabbit (such a gentle pale purple, with a ton of silver shimmer) and Open Sea Atrium (I love the aqua color of it with the gold shimmer).

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

Wearingeul I Am A Cat is the most stupendous shimmer ink!

[@cynthiakeogh4775]

No De Atramentis Copper line oh no...

[@heathergleiser]

Those are definitely underrated. Blue Copper is so good!

[@cynthiakeogh4775]

@@heathergleiser Rose Copper is Ahhhmaaazing!

[@fossilimprint2954]

Drew, you are making it hard to resist the shimmer... ;)

[@MrGyges]

No question, the Frenchie green job is the one I’ve tried. Trouble is, only blackmailers write in green ink ( shimmering or not ). All good, though, Drew, all good ( if a little camp ).

[@kurisquare]

Before you wrote “Aussie Liquid Gold” I thought you were saying “Ostie Liquid Gold”, like giving Robert Oster a nickname 😂 thanks for the video!! I’m hyped to try some shimmer inks now!

[@Gouletpens]

Haha! Now I'm going to think of that every time I see it! :) - Drew

[@hillogical]

I am very guilty of trying to get other people to like the things I like. The good news is that they understand that I only want them to experience the same joy I feel, even though they may not get that in the same way,

[@asimmons6936]

Favorite shimmer is Diamine pink champagne - beautiful even if I can’t see the shimmer, and my new love is Robert oyster Schwartz rose that one’s a clogger 😭 forgot about golden sands…is it time to purchase?

[@lyrical2689]

I noticed you're using the Herbin glass dip pen. Does it come with a sharp tip like in the video? If not, can you post a tutorial on how to sand them that way? My current glass dip pen don't have line variations like yours do. @The Goulet Pen Company

[@SpiderBan7]

What about from the wearingeul brand? Doesn’t seem like it’s talked about on this channel or at least not from the vids I’ve seen. Perhaps a review of some of their inks?

[@Severus34564]

I agree with Emerald of Chivoir and Ferris Wheel Press Stroke of Midnight. These are awesome. One thing I'm kinda missing on the list is Diamine Serendipity. That one is awesome. Also I also quite like Ferris Wheel Press Twinkling Tea Party and Tears of Sapphire.

[@Hat_mad_human]

I have tried a few shimmer and even mega sheeners.... I just get frustrated and annoyed by the smearyness and hassal cleaning 🤷‍♂️ I love the idea, just not the practicality.

[@Gouletpens]

That's a fair conclusion! - Drew

[@artfervorpaintings]

Thank you for all the great videos. I use fountain pens for writing and rapidograph pens for drawing. Do you have any suggestions for fountain pen inks that are safe for rapidograph pens? Thank you.

[@hivona]

I just bought two inexpensive glass dip pens off of Amazon. I am new to this type of pen. Am I supposed to hold the pen so far back on the “barrel”? I’ve been holding it closer to the widest part…. I was also thinking of getting a pen with a stub nib for these shimmer and sheen inks. Is that a good idea? I am new to pens and inks so I have a lot to learn! Thanks in advance if anyone has suggestions!

[@judithbradford9130]

For gold and shimmer, how could Diemans Hastings Caves not get a mention?? It's fabulous!

[@paulrithosh84]

There is no video About 'tips for writing faster with fountain pen ' pls upload