Ink Exploration: Indecision (feat. many inks...)

[@sarahb.3162]

I often journal while watching your videos, makes me feel like I have a journaling buddy. Thank you for your great content. 🌷

[@adventuredenali]

Sarah B. That is so cool! I love that idea, a journaling buddy! Sounds so comforting. Thank you :)

[@alexandrawalborn8812]

Your videos have seriously chilled me out during this social distancing period😊 You inspire me to slow my brain and when it comes to journaling you inspire me to not take my journal structure too seriously - to just make it what I need as an outlet in the moment. Also I adore the ink you chose. ❤️

[@adventuredenali]

Alexandra Walborn that is so wonderful. I hope you are enjoying your time as best you can, and journaling simply because it brings you joy.

[@BrandochGarage]

Even your dog was having trouble deciding what colour to be! ;) Nice colour choice in the end! It looked good as you were writing. Inks are so interesting they looks so different in so many different circumstances.

[@pasttenseSara]

Thanks for sharing your 'process'. It's good you found an ink that matched your desire, Yes, cleaning Pelikans is so easy, compared to other brands when you remove the nib unit. I find that when removing and inserting the unit, that if I put the nib into the crook of the index finger (feed down) and press onto the nib with my thumb, it helps keep the entire unit from flexing.

[@adventuredenali]

Rick Hoover man, I can’t believe how many flushes I’ve done at this point without removing the nib unit... hilarious! It’s so much easier now, oh my goodness.

[@NelsonFJ]

Thank you very much for the video. I really like the way your writing, journaling, and fountain pens goes beyond paper, and even your mind, taking inspiration from the world around you. We often focus too much on technical aspects of the pen or ink, forgetting that, in the end, they are tools to express ourselves. Diamine Twilight and Oxblood are the "blue" and "red" I use most; because, for me, they combine well when used on the same page.

[@adventuredenali]

Nelson F. Hello there! Thank you very much. Absolutely, it is at the end of the day, they are simply pens. Ooh that would be a nice combination! I’ll have to try that out someday, I enjoy them both. The Diamine Sherwood and oxblood is a bit too Christmas-y most of the time.

[@lindabeasleybrewer1777]

Not silly at all. Very interesting. Fountain pens terrify me. I'm a lefty and remember elementary school and a fountain pen and a paper full of smudges. Still brings back bad memories, but love to watch other people use them. So beautiful.

[@jamesaritchie1]

You're doing it correctly, but for those who don't notice, hold the nib and the feed. Twist the pen. Great video.

[@diegoherceban]

INKDECISION XD Love your videos and little drawings!

[@adventuredenali]

diegoherceban brilliant! Hahahaha

[@BrownHawk84]

Hello. I hope you're well. I had to comment because the creosote bush is my favorite desert plant. Being a desert dweller, it doesn't get much more refreshing than rain, and even when it hasn't rained in a long bit the creosote still smells like rain. I'm certain is has to do with its water retention properties. But yeah, in short, I love that it always smells like rain, even when it hasn't rained in forever.

[@adventuredenali]

Chico Vega. Hey Chico! I’m doing well all things considering! How are you holding up? It’s true, the creosote just instantly conjures up a wonderful monsoon storm.

[@phillipbuscemi4177]

Some interesting colors. Enjoy your khaki ink. I hope it brings some positive inspiration. Nice to see the ink swabs on paper it gives a very good idea of the true color thanks for that. Njoy & have fun!! Stay Healthy & Safe!! 🌹🐇

[@adventuredenali]

phillip buscemi the swabs really do help. Khakhi I’ve realized is a very reliable ink. I like how it behaves and works with my pen quite a lot.

[@sounddude177]

Ancient Copper is one of my favorites (this is the copper state after all). It's in my weekly rotation of 12 TWSBI ECOs where I match the pen color to the ink. Only a few drops of rain in my part of the state. Nothing like springtime in the desert. Have a great day.

[@adventuredenali]

Sound Dude hello fellow Arizonan! That is a great ink, I actually never made that connection though, although my ink choices are often very much inspired by the landscape. Spring time is indeed glorious here. How are you fairing? Are you staying at home?

[@sounddude177]

Yes. I have a job where I can easily work 100% from home ( computer programming). If anything I have been way more productive the last 5 weeks. I also do a lot of volunteer work at local high schools (speech and debate) so I feel your pain with schools being closed. It's probably harder on my wife being stuck with me in the house all day! Stay healthy! Next week's pen and ink: TWSBI ECO yellow with Diamine Desert Burst.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

Very cool color!

[@painchaud2000]

That kaki looks great!! And I can see why you have trouble finding an ink with so many choices!

[@adventuredenali]

PainChaud yeah too many choices sometimes haha -.-

[@painchaud2000]

@@adventuredenali it's a good problem 😉

[@Mmmyess]

Good call on spelling the Oster ink "Khakhi"...that's how it's spelled on the bottle! Really like that color and the Alt-Goldgrun. Thanks for the vid!

[@mauriciolacruz]

Nice video with cute start! 😊 I like those colors very much. 👍🏻 May I recommend you the following ones?: - "Private Reserve Ebony" series (Green, Blue, Purple, Brown) - "Cult Pens (Diamine) Deep Dark" series (Green, Blue, Purple, Brown, Red, Orange) I also like some Pelikan Edelstein inks, although maybe they are not dark enough. Sailor inks are good too.

[@ramonafirehorse]

I ordered Ancient Copper after watching another of your videos. I got the samples yesterday and that was the first one I opened. It’s gorgeous!

[@MrAndrew1953]

You should get some inspiration from your dog's Tiger striped coat and the ferret. Have you set up some PVC Tubing runs for the ferret? They love them, good exercise.

[@AngelizStationeryRoom]

beautiful color! Love it!!!

[@adventuredenali]

Angeliz Stationery Room it’s a great color, so reliable.

[@louizelimepips3517]

I love the Rohrer & Klingner sketchinks. Emma is the color name I currently use. These inks are waterproof and I love drawing with them because I also use watercolor.

[@buynsell365]

Great job. Loved it.

[@adventuredenali]

Bicycle Man thanks bicycle man :) What kind of bicycling are you into? I’ve always been curious, haha

[@buynsell365]

@@adventuredenali Good Afternoon, I am into riding recumbent bikes. I currently have a Bachetta (bacchettabikes.com/bike/giro-a26/) bike that i love to ride. I know they look weird but it is very comfortable and really provides me with a workout. I am lucky to have a really beautiful place to ride that is close to home.......... I also have a 29" mountain bike with all of the suspension, however there is no good off road tracks here to ride so I just use all of that suspension to ride on sidewalk.....LOL

[@ravenskye6595]

Choosing inks for me is a similar process, that's because I'm thinking ahead of the amount of writing I am going to do and how long I'm going to be looking at it. Also another consideration is no colors that can add too eye strain, so I only buy muted inks 😊

[@adventuredenali]

Raven Skye yeah there’s a lot to consider! Of course we could always flush it out... but it’s nice to stick with an ink for a while.

[@WunHeart]

Just found your channel. Love the ambience. I have been using Diamine Oxblood for some time and love it. I have been looking for a green ink, I have Diamine Sherwood Green which does not grab me, but the Robert Oster Khaki does. I am also looking for a turquoise ink, Any suggestion?

[@karinah4587]

I was watching "belgravia" (s1e5) tonight and there was a scene in which a desk just like yours appeared :)

[@adventuredenali]

Karina H ooh! How cool! I wonder if I can find that episode just to see the desk

[@cindyskimmyhorn4779]

Ooh I love that color.

[@adventuredenali]

Cindy Skimmyhorn me too ❤️

[@genelo6890]

Love you voice and giggles. Was that a ferret or weasel I saw👀👀 next to your dog? Cool pets😂😂👍👍😉😉 I see you got ink on your right hand. That's what happened to me accidentally too when I'm inking especially when I am indecisive about what ink to use like you. I assume you got too many ink bottles and not enough to pens to ink all them up. Well I try to stay with 1-2 colors for a month, other I'll never finish an ink bottle. Are you in Alaska? Keep up the good work Be safe and well during the pandemic.

[@adventuredenali]

Hello Gene :) That was my little ferret Bigsby you saw! They’re pretty special, those two. Inky fingers is a great sign of having fun with inks. And you’re correct, too many inks and not enough pens. Although to be honestly, I rarely have many pens inked all at once, stresses me out for some reason. :P

[@adventuredenali]

Gene Lo oh, I’m in Arizona by the way. But I backpacked in Alaska many years ago, that trip impacted me greatly.

[@vittoriogomez8179]

do you ever use Mont Blanc ink? worth it for non-mont blanc pens?

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

when you said you ran out of ink I almost flipped...... :)

[@adventuredenali]

MR Pilot Sapien hahahah! Quarantine 2020. The world’s ink resource has just dried up. Fountain pen users all over the globe are in a state of panic, some might even say they’re dangerous.... xD

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

@@adventuredenali dont say that! sniff sniff. I only own four now five bottles of ink (made a hybrid violet out of noodlers bernanke blue, and B. red) I think those who have more than I will be ok for a good two months plus.... I know you will, I cant finish a bottle to save my life.

[@phonelady61]

i also have difficulty maybe my age LOL. I love your feret and your fur babies .

[@adventuredenali]

phonelady61 thank you! I love them too.

[@solstar4778]

Try brown for a color ! Very calming video 💟

[@shontoo6979]

That Diamine Twilight looks close to Prussian Blue. How do they compare?

[@Ecuador86]

I too have a difficult time choosing an ink sometimes! I “need” this pen! I’m currently stalking eBay for one a little less than buying new.

[@phonelady61]

hi since you are hunting for a pen try jckaufman I buy some pens from him all the time . Good luck .

[@adventuredenali]

Ecuador86 ohh good luck! I hope you find one. It’s been such a great pen to have, a favorite for sure.

[@She-wolf3636]

That Khaki shade may be my next buy...

[@kellyhenick9203]

I too have a hard time choosing... ;p

[@adventuredenali]

Kelly Henick it’s an important decision to make, haha!

[@geslinam9703]

There is some kind of critter crawling on that plant. Probably an ant, wondering where he is and how he is going to get back home to his colony.

[@JessicaCEP]

Petrichor is one of my favorites, add neroli and I’m a happy person…

[@doc19holliday]

is this a M800 or 600 ? on a Medium ? and its amazing how you put in the effort to reply to every comment. Amazing .

[@qwe1231]

Didn't see a Robert Oster Blue Violet, but did see a Black Violet...

[@born2bebon]

Beautiful! May i ask, where do you usually buy your vintage fountain pens?

[@adventuredenali]

born2bebon eBay, etsy, Instagram and Peyton Street pens online :)

[@Rachierooh]

I really want that Chartreuse ink. So bad!!!

[@adventuredenali]

rachael hugh it’s so gorgeous! Highly recommend!

[@stampinsan]

Love this video and the choice of Robert Oster Khaki! I think I’m coming into your videos late. Do you pick a color ink for the month? Just curious!

[@adventuredenali]

stampinsan hello and thank you! When my pens run dry, I either fill them up with the same ink, clean them out completely, or pick out a new ink. Sometimes I enjoy having many pens with different ink colors and I’ll even schedule a day with them, lol.

[@stampinsan]

AdventureDenali I am contemplating scheduling a certain color for a day! Crazy? I think I have time to contemplate these things these days! Lol

[@adventuredenali]

stampinsan I think it would be so much fun! Something to inspire you each day! What will you start with you think?

[@viet4life714]

You used two pens. Can I get the name/ brand/ nib size of them. Beautiful m penmanship

[@adventuredenali]

viet4life714 hello there :) Pelikan m400 is the brown one at the end, and the White pen with the black in is a Sailor 1911 large

[@einsteinsuperpens708]

Hi how r u. I need your support for dark blue ink . Pl suggest

[@vergitube]

Filling a pen on a notebook. Brave move:)

[@adventuredenali]

Hahah!

[@phonelady61]

what is the pen you are writing with ? it looks very beautiful .

[@phonelady61]

the nib especially .

[@adventuredenali]

That is a Pelikan m400 with a fine nib, custom ground into a cursive italic.

[@nualafaolin7129]

Really interesting! Ps. it's pronounced k-yoh (like the city Kyoto), not k-eye-oh 😘 & love the short hair! Wish I could carry that off...

[@adventuredenali]

Nuala Faolin oh thank you! K-yoh, I’ll remember that. The hair has been sooo easy.

[@richardc6932]

Should try “Noodler’s Army Green !

[@c.s.johnson7691]

That is a pretty ink, I tend more toward the "Darker" colors with my ink choices as well. Green is a great nutral color that works well in any setting. The brighter colors seem to come across less well in my inking uses.

[@adventuredenali]

C. S. Johnson yeah I’ve been feeling similarly. Right now, green has been my go to it seems. Might be partly due to spring though, haha!

[@TooLooseLeTrek]

Issue deciding on a color? May 28th!

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

you mean your pelikan has ran out right?

[@adventuredenali]

MR Pilot Sapien yeah hehe

[@Searchingwithmatt]

She’s so cute

[@adventuredenali]

Matthew O haha!

[@peggywilliams8229]

Oh girl not silly at all

[@adventuredenali]

Peggy Williams hehe thank you :)

[@dianewalker9154]

I always found creosote to smell like cat pee. Not nearly as romantic as your description!