JULY

[@seemownay]

I think what I love most about this currently inked is that you broke out of your usual rules and layout and just went with what felt right! That's a huge win in my books. All those combinations look like so much fun and I can't wait to hear your final thoughts.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thanks Simone! That means a lot. This was fun to do and I am excited to use each and every pen.

[@oldladywcamera]

Fun. Still afraid of shimmers, but love to decorate with them. Surprising how well they work in fines and extra fines!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

I totally get it - I only use fines or extra fines so I use what I can!

[@artemisceleste]

Such a treat on a Saturday to wake up to a new Karina “Currently Inked” video.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@artemisceleste that is so nice! Thank you!

[@breadyegg]

Same. Got my coffee here and it's a good way to start the day. 11 inks after 40 winks.

[@CreatingCuteArt]

That Arabian Nights Koi is so tempting to me!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

And the matte finish just makes it!

[@mshaunplans]

I love this format. Awesome parings. I am definitely adopting.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you! Glad the format is helpful!

[@abiewaltz1209]

Love love love seeing people use the tromso pen since I wasn't able to get my hands on it before it sold out! I will live vicariously thru you 😅

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thanks Abie! I remember purchasing it last year for achieving a KZbin milestone. A bit of a nightmare when I thought I broke it but was able to fix, thankfully!

[@annathompson3034]

Beautiful ink and pen choices! I’ve been wanting to explore more shimmer inks lately.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Go for it! Shimmer inks are fun and I have not had too many issues with them!

[@MrsAlchemist]

Hi Karyna, lovely colors, some great shimmer and sheening! I had to giggle every time you mention „another shimmer ink"- because I don't use shimmer inks. And so this was very satisfying for me to watch and see all these inks in pens in action 😅

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

I laughed at myself, too, for how many shimmer inks I had! Thanks for watching!

[@Tina.Journals]

I like the different format. I borrowed it from Lily back in May; always looking for new formats to spice things up. Beautiful line-up!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

It's a great format - I may continue using it in the future!

[@DebraDarkandTwisty]

once again gorgeous colours

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you Debra!

[@craft-o-matic399]

My first ink from Birmingham Pen Company arrived today! I purchased Sugar Kelp, and it is gorgeous in my opinion! In the swatch it even has a subtle emerald green sheen. Your inks are gorgeous in this video! I will watch again, because I am getting ready to go to work. Thank you! Lisa

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Congratulations on that ink! There is a retailer in Canada who sells BPC samples which I need to get! Thanks Lisa!

[@craft-o-matic399]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan Really? I had no idea! Link please? Thank you very much! Lisa

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@craft-o-matic399 here you go! penablers.ca/product-category/ink/ink-sample/bpco/

[@craft-o-matic399]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan Thank you! I will have a look later! I have to get ready to go to work! Lisa

[@elizajournals]

Love love loveeeee this video. These inks are gorgeous.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you! Nine shimmers this month!

[@ash16lily23]

Love all your colors this month!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you so much!

[@sushanart]

Love that Nahvalur Tromsø! 😍🥰❤️ Too bad I missed that one, but maybe that was before my FP interest got sparked. I already have Bah Humbug and Rainbows End so now I just need some Tranquility. 🤗💜

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@sushanart I almost did not buy the Tromso but glad I did in the end!

[@Supercooljesusgirl]

The speed at which I bought that Leonardo Furore Aquapetra 🤣...this pen game is not for the weak.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Yes!!!!!

[@impish22]

great collection thanks for sharing

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Adventuresover40]

Love all your choices!! I like the format as well.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@Adventuresover40 thank you Priscilla!!

[@anitaanglin]

I don’t really seek out shimmer inks, but I just had to add BPC Neutron Star to the list because it is just so stunning!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

It is so good - I'm using it for work notes today!

[@lrbrb42]

Gosh, I couldn’t decide which was my favorite because they’re all so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Glad you like them! I couldn’t decide either which is why I have eleven inked! 😂

[@courtneyruss9122]

Good afternoon Karyna!! Another great video. One of the stand out combinations is the Laban and Dracula. It just works with the look of the pen and the name of the ink. I’m not a fan of pink inks but the van diemans August is not too bad at all. The aquapetra and Diamine Rainbow is another excellent combination. I really like the lights of Niagara ink. It was a good choice for the pastel colors of the pen. I’m happy to hear you are enjoying the Model 31. I have really been enjoying that pen as well. I like your pen and ink combination there as well. The neutron star is one heck of an ink. I’m curious to how reading pages written with that ink will do since it’s a high sheen ink which as you know I have to try and avoid usually. But a sample might be worth a try. Have an amazing day!!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Thank you! This ink lineup is one I'm so excited about!

[@heatherbrinkmeier4080]

I've got Sailor Ink Studio 273 and Diamine Tranquility currently inked, and I just ran out of Diamine Sugar Snap in a pen. We're definitely on the same page this month! Love all your swatches- I think I need to use Rainbows End soon.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@heatherbrinkmeier4080 sounds like great minds think alike!! And yes to Rainbows End - so pretty!

[@joistevens4454]

Love sugar snap

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

It's so good!

[@Nadia_collects]

When I’ve used shimmer, typically only in a Benu M nib. Therefore I’ve also quarantined the converter. I feel intimidated to use shimmer in my other pens but great to see your success. I don’t even like to clean shimmer pens alongside others. I would need a whole system to keep things separated. Not sure where this fear is coming from. 😂

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Nadia!!! Use those shimmer inks. Do it! 😂

[@Nadia_collects]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan ok I inked up ‘Raise a Glass’ and Blue Beryl Tonic. Most of my nibs are fine so need to branch out haha

[@breadyegg]

After watching and reading a lot of reviews on the Bah Humbug, I ordered a bottle. Say down to watch this this morning and it's the first ink! It's helped to confirm I made a good choice.🎉 I'm still undecided about the Rainbows End though. Ive seen lots of reviews but i need a sample before I'm sure. Or, I just go full YOLO and get it.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Yes to Bah Humbug! I am trying to find every reason to use it right now! Enjoy it! As for Rainbows End - get a sample and see how you feel. I love it!

[@AMusset]

OMG I love this palette! I lover shimmer inks but have had various degree of success despite the fact I usually use M, B & Stub nibs. To see your XF and F display them in such a way I have to wonder. Have all of these been tweaked by a nibmeister? I have a Nahvalur Nautilus in B and it is quite dry compared to your Nahvalur Voyage in F!

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@AMusset not all have been tweaked by a nibmeister. There are videos by either Doodlebud or Inkquiring Minds and even Pens and Tea for how to make your nibs write wetter.

[@AMusset]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan Yes but so far my attempts have been less than successful at that :( I messed up a few nibs alas.

[@jeanrobinson6584]

Gorgeous combinations…… I’m one of the scared of shimmer people….. I have a few samples but have never put them in a pen…. Maybe I should go for it in my medium nibs 🤪

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Go for it, Jean! I find the Diamine shimmers really good to use and easy to clean.

[@jeanrobinson6584]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan I’ll do it 🤪

[@roxiesossa3210]

I really like this format and really loving those speedball nibs! Then again, all your formats are so well thought out. I'm definitely taking notes! 😄 These pairings are all pretty spectacular but my favorites are definitely Dracula (which I have a bottle of), Bah Humbug & Persephone which I want to get bottles of! 😍 I'm always amazed at how beautiful your writing looks within that small grid! I take up 2-3 spaces for your one so mine would just look like a blob 😂 which is probably why I'm a or girl.😏 Oooh also love the way the SIS #273 looks and what a great match to that gorgeous Silverburl Strata Quartz. Such a lovely pen as are your swatches as usual. Cheers! 😊

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

I'm trying not to buy bottles of all of these - they're so great! And I have had tiny writing since I was 12 to the despair of all my teachers! Thank you!

[@roxiesossa3210]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan Omg Karyna! Did you prematurely force teachers into bifocals?! 😂🤣

[@potandpens]

So ironic, just as you were "expelling" your Pelikan, i was doing the same thing to my Nauvhlur(sp) Original Plus. The stub nib keeps getting clogged and I have to pump it to get it to write. Just ordered a bottle of Sugar Snap. I gave up waiting for someone to offer me a sample. Loving the Deep Pine, What is it about green inks?????

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

There is so much complexity in the green inks!!

[@cgorda07]

Hi Karyna, I recently started my fountain pen obsession 😂 and love watching your channel. Thank you for sharing the content!!! I wanted to ask; is there an ink trading network or place online I can look at. Since, I just started my obsession not so long ago. I have been buying bottles of ink and sometimes don’t like the end color.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

Welcome to the fountain pen community! As for trading inks, there are Facebook groups or even the PenSwap in Reddit. Maybe give those a try?

[@Thewillowmoon]

Hey 👋🏼 Could I just ask if you know the Diamine Rainbows end is the purple edition? I believe that one was in the 2023 inkvent calendar? I’m looking online for it as it’s sooooo beautiful 💜 however I’m the uk, the ink swatch they have next to a bottle of the ink is just a very pale purple ?… so I’m thinking 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 maybe some differences here? Thanks so much 💜💜💜

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@Thewillowmoon it is the Purple edition - from what I see at other shops it is accurate. Best to ask your retailer. I only have a sample from a friend, not an actual bottle.

[@Thewillowmoon]

@@KarynaLovesToPlan thank you so much ☺️ I’ll give it a try 💜💜💜

[@rgcainmd]

“Nahvalur” is still pronounced “nar-wall”.

[@KarynaLovesToPlan]

@@rgcainmd thank you!