Make your own Ink-Cyclopedia

[@2503aj]

Why is it that when someone else just explains something it just clicks? I've been meaning to make a start on this and I did a few times but I got put off by the fact that I had to leave pages in the middle and never got it right. Also, by colour family I started then stopped. Ugh. TRP in Discbound. That's the answer to my overthinking! Mind blown. Amazing as always ❤️

[@NAVYWhistleblowerAssassin]

My pen collection is growing as a newbie & inks will be next. Samples, anyway. Thank you for sharing your InkCyclopedia idea with us 🖋 ✒

[@onenonlypirate]

careful! it's a slippery slope!! My wife has me on an "ink buying ban" after she moved a book shelf and sample bottles scattered from their hiding places 😕🤷 - it's not my fault they are all so pretty and their various features!

[@inkythinky]

Oh my god how did youtube hide your channel from me for so long?! It's so nice to find someone super into this hobby who seems to suffer from the same affliction I do, an endless stream of random pop culture references punctuating everything you try to do. 😂

[@MamaTomasu]

thanks so much for sharing your method, i love it! lovely handwriting as well!

[@tkreuchi]

I appreciate the detailed instructions as a noob it saves me the embarrassment of asking a jillion questions. I think the hotdog reference came from SNL Will Ferrell as Harry Caray.

[@peterhofmann8292]

Love this video, a whole bunch of good ideas, and I do appreciate you sharing🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@inksplat]

I LOVE this. I’ve been thinking for so long a about starting an ink book because my col-O-ring cards are out of control. 😂 MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS, STELLA. I think you’ve pushed me over the edge. 😂

[@tootsfour956]

I have to do this with my inks. Thanks for this video. BLESSINGS

[@susanbeckett9347]

I never wanted an ink book until this video. What a terrific idea.

[@4rmthamidwest]

Ohhhh how I LOVE this!!! As a fountain pen newbie addi-enthusiast this is golden! I appreciate the details. I can’t wait to start this project!!

[@4rmthamidwest]

@@ferociousnprettypens yesss! *raises roof with you* I’ll let you know

[@-o-The-Duke-o-]

This is a great tutorial that has met me exactly where I am. It's neat to know someone else out there thinks much in the same way I do. Thank you for this.

[@scrapgurl14]

Firstly, I love the kitty! I've been watching a lot of ink journals as I've been planning to make one. Being the perfectionist that I am, I didn't want to start it until I've seen what everyone has done with theirs. I love what you did on the similar shades of ink in one page. And how you swatched it. I never did like the cotton buds style. Also, your calligraphy is so pretty! I plan to do mine directly in a TRP since that's what I use with my journals anyway. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarsdenWrites]

Loved the video! Thank you for showing your process step by step. It’s given me a better idea of how to set up my own ink-cyclopedia. I never would have guessed you make your swatches with a dip pen! Great idea! Cant wait for the next video.

[@ferociousnprettypens]

I'm glad it helped get the mental mojo going. It's hard when you're trying to think through it...at least it was for me. I get "new notebook" anxiety. It's so weird, but it happens every time. 😂

[@SusieDiamond221]

Thank you, thank you! Another good one, 🥰🌹

[@ferociousnprettypens]

You are so welcome! ❤️❤️

[@cynthiarichter792]

I have been looking for a way to keep track of my growing inks. Great idea. I like the comparison of the inks.

[@Sonicman415]

God yes. 🌈🌈🌈No, the Cher reference is good. I love all the magentas and purples.. this is next level shizzzle. I don’t own many inks but I have Cactus Fruit Eel, Deep Magenta and Yama Budo 😂 on certain paper it’s tough to tell the difference. Oh, the other one that’s super fabulous in that family is Platinum washable ink’s Silky Purple, it does not disappoint!

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Silky purple??? That sounds magical to me!!!! ❤️

[@tanjablume6343]

I have started a variety of inkcyclopedias, I love your idea about the placement of the inks on the right hand side for comparison, such a good idea! And, a colour feast for the eyes👀😍 on top of that I had a few good laughs😂😂😂thank you.

[@ferociousnprettypens]

The set up I use makes it so much easier to compare inks. So glad you found it useful. ❤️

[@arabesquejacob8176]

I like you! I was so entertained, plus it was very informative! Thank you 🙏 New subbie!

[@JuceePeachz67]

Great idea!!!! I am definitely going to do this and I have the same notebook. New subscriber.

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Yay! Yahoo! Welcome to the awkwardness that is my channel. 😂

[@inksandanchors]

Love this! I have a million col-o-ring cards swatched but never pull them out because the colour is not representative IRL (because I typically use tomoe or something that is definitely unlike the col-o-ring cards everyday). I am definitely gonna do this (my weekend project for the rest of the year, lol!)

[@candacepallone7704]

I’m definitely gonna only plan on doing by maker ...that’s how I have my inks bottles organized anyway. Maybe I’ll do by colour family as I need to do the comparison

[@ALittleBitofALot]

well shit. I haven't been loving my new ink journal and have thought about a new system. You mentioning discs .... lightbulb moment. I freaking love disks !! I'm soooo stealing that idea ASAP ! Also, you're so damn CUTE, one of my favorite peeps !

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Just make sure you reinforce your pages. Tomoe River can be flimsy.

[@ALittleBitofALot]

@@ferociousnprettypens I have a pack of 52gsm that I doubt will handle the discs well, but the Tul paper is sturdy and so good with fountain pens, I may try it on that first

[@ferociousnprettypens]

PS. You're one of my may faves too. 😘

[@ChrisSaenz13]

This was fun!!!! Oooh I'm just crazy about your dip pen & appreciate seeing the nib up close it's perfect for ink swatching!!! Nice to see your kitty too. It seems like so many of us fountain pen & ink lovers also are cat people lol. 🐾😁

[@ferociousnprettypens]

So glad you enjoyed. ❤️ And while I'm an equal opportunity, cute animal lover, there's something about curling up with a purring cat. 🥰

[@SunshineFL]

I just started an ink sample journal. I’m getting ready to start a Separate journal for my full bottle of inks and currently pens. And yes, disk bound is the way to go so that you can move pages around take pages out as needed. Add pages in the front in the back in the middle. That’s how I will be doing Things

[@ferociousnprettypens]

You’re spot on. I’m in the process of moving my inkcylopedia to an a5 6 ring binder.

[@debbyreece4970]

Awesome again! Yes, my watercolor paper home made “col-o-rings” will probably end here, or at least when I get myself a new Tomoe River paper notebook. Going searching now. So far, I on’y have 1, yes ONE, bottle of ink and it was a gift, but I have lots of samples I can play around with. Thanks for the page dot dimensions! I think I need a flip-through of this book, so I can see which sample I might need to get next! (PLEEEEZ??).

[@ferociousnprettypens]

I like your style. Getting samples and finding what you like is a good way to go...or else you end up with more ink than can be used in a lifetime. 😂 Doing an ink swatch flip through is a little hard because of lighting, but once I get that figured out, I'll pull something together. 😉

[@debbyreece4970]

@@ferociousnprettypens I get the lighting thing, but anything is better than nothing, and seeing some of the pages next to one another to see comparisons is really helpful! Thanks for doing this!

[@menm_91]

I came from a Chris Saenz video. I love this idea! You have beautiful handwriting. Bonus points for being Team Cat 😻 How do you not have more subscribers?!?! I love your fun personality, and I've subscribed. I'm off to check out your other videos!

[@stacys447]

Super fun. I am thinking through how I can adapt for myself. I don't have much time for the hobby and wouldn't have enough time to complete and clean up. Thanks for sharing & it was beautiful!

[@ferociousnprettypens]

I totally understand that. My living room was a mess for a couple of weeks (I keep my inks in diff hidden storage locations)....it gave me so much anxiety! But it's done and over with. 🙌

[@ziawoolzstudiobuzz313]

I can very much obsess over organization, so I loved watching (actually will rewatch after commenting!) even though I do not own a ton of inks. I’ve followed you on IG for a while and I’m so glad I found you here now! I’m looking forward to catching up! xx Dag (paperdag)

[@ferociousnprettypens]

🤗 oh yay! And holy moly!!! Your hand dyed yarns are GORGEOUS!!! 😍

[@ziawoolzstudiobuzz313]

@@ferociousnprettypens aawww thank you! Color on a different material! xx

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

This helped narrow down two inks that I want, thanks. Will check you out on instagram

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Yay! Glad to hear it helped! What were the inks? And what'd you choose?

[@weaver7249]

You are so good! I am doing this your way. I just ordered the notebooks. Thank you so much!

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Anytime! I hope you find it as helpful as I do. ❤️

[@destinedthunder]

Love it!!!!! I may use this idea to start an ink notebook. I have few A6 size of notebooks.

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Go for it! If anything it's a great way to use up some ink, random notebooks you have laying around, and might end up being a useful tool. 🤓

[@deniseharrison229]

I live in country Western Australia and there is no one locally who sells a variety of inks or pens, even our Australian brands, which is pretty sad. Robert Oster I only became aware of through videos last year and you have made me aware of Van Dieman's inks. I ordered 12 of them yesterday with a lovely promo, buy 3 get the 4th free. I am enjoying the content and have picked up some great tips. Thank you so much.

[@ferociousnprettypens]

There's some amazing things coming out of Australia when it comes to ink! I'm glad you are getting a chance to play with new inks. You'll have to let me know what you think. I still have a few Van Dieman's inks to review. I got a little derailed with the new pen that came in. ❤️

[@tanjablume6343]

I live in Perth, you could order online from @deskbandit which is right here in Perth. They have an amazing ink selection, including Robert Oster😊 Also great customer service!!!

[@deniseharrison229]

@@tanjablume6343 Hi Tanya, I am a customer of Desk Bandit and it is through them that I purchased most of my inks, incl Robert Oster inks, after I found out about them in a Goulet Pens video. I looked their first for Van Dieman's inks, bu they are not listed. It was easy to purchase direct from supplier. I did not know that Desk Bandit were located in WA and that is good to know. Thanks

[@tanjablume6343]

@@deniseharrison229 I at first didn't know that the Desk Bandit was located in Australia, let alone in Perth.🙃 I only found out about after reading an ink review @macchiatoman. Have you heard of Pulp Addictions? They are located in Victoria and selling Van Dieman's including samples!

[@deniseharrison229]

@@tanjablume6343 Thanks for the info. I have just found visited the website and will explore.

[@She-wolf3636]

I only have about 20 pens, so I don't feel the needs to have a dedicated ink notebook. I currently have a section in my bullet journal for ink swatches and I look at it when it's time to decide what ink I'm going to use.

[@victorgyulnazaryan2265]

Hey there! Thank you for another great video :) No I wonder do you have spotify with the music that you listen to? I really like your taste of music and wanted to hear more of what you hear :)

[@FountainPenNews]

Omg! I'm on Co too! Let's be pen friends!!

[@Tinsleymumsey]

Ok. 1) it was great - all of it - inkertainment! 2) OT - And may I ask what lip color you have on - totally a color person! TIA

[@Tinsleymumsey]

@@ferociousnprettypens on it!

[@jinseinogakuseiesq2724]

Me personally because I finally let go being perfect I leave a color family A page (one side sheet) and another color on the other and so forth... it Helps at leats the color family together on a page.

[@journeywjules]

Oh my goodness! I have been struggling with tracking my inks and been in angst over duplicating colors - this is genius! I just have a standard log, which was great...but how many blues do I really need, and are they filling that "itch". I'm ordering myself some new notebooks immediately. And thanks for the ridiculousness...your my kind of peep! :)

[@ferociousnprettypens]

I'm so glad this was helpful! 🙌

[@gristlevonraben]

beautiful colors, funny video, sorry your pages got wet.

[@terrikopp9948]

Newbie here. Love this. So helpful! what pen did you use with the CN speed nib?

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Hi 👋 Terri! It’s a nib holder I found through inkpot files on Etsy. If you look up “acrylic nib holder” you’ll find tons more options. 😉

[@goddessdejour]

@ferociousprettypens Did you make a video on how you would fix the “rain-to-reign” mistake? If not, would you?

[@ferociousnprettypens]

There’s a way to fix it when it’s fresh with a waterbrush, a pen you don’t care about filled with a drop of bleach in water or a white gel pen, and some paper towel. I can do a quick video on it if you’re interested…but it’s a pain and you can overwork the paper. So…I just left it. 😂

[@goddessdejour]

okay, i get it. if you could do a video without compromising your paper, say on something else, i would like to see your technique. otherwise, you can just leave it alone. thanks!

[@Tralocs]

I love your nib holder 😍. Where did you purchase it from?

[@ferociousnprettypens]

That one is from the InkPotFiles Etsy store www.etsy.com/shop/TheInkpotFiles - it doesn't look like he has any available right now, but if you search "Acrylic" or even "Ceramic" nib holder, there's a bunch of affordable ones that pop up.

[@vincentguida1125]

You should give us a tutorial on your hand lettering with a fountain pen . All the videos use brush pens

[@ferociousnprettypens]

That's definitely on my list. Thanks for commenting!! Is there anything specifically you'd like to see? I was thinking of showing fauxlligraphy and how to mix ink colors on paper...thoughts?

[@vincentguida1125]

@@ferociousnprettypens That sounds good also some advice on the best fountain pens to use

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Will do. 👍

[@simeonking2910]

That is a very interesting nib you’ve used IM sure they come in the basic sized nibs as well??? Of corse they doooooooo..... right. This would have saved me so much trouble cause now I have ink I should sell or give away (but just a merit of our fountain pen virus) so much ink we’ll have to pass on to our grand children (notice I said GRAND children) dip pens I think aren’t a comparison of the actual FP ink you know.... dip it in ink and you have such a wet flow and it only writes dry at the end.... a little bit like the Fountain pen FOR EXAMPLE : Ill prime my platinum 3776 and it becomes a waterhose and you have to write quickly for the flow to be normal. Anywhoooooblah, I’m sold when you said that that its similar to an FP nib and it does hold a considerable amount of ink to do the job you want it to. Now about the ink relapse I’ve just suffered...... so much ink..... cry face..... XD

[@ferociousnprettypens]

I try to get out as much of the ink as possible...so it's close, but it's not perfect. It's better than a glass dip pen IMO...I've broken one too many of those... And, what'd you buy? Are you okay? Do you need a hug?...I can't give you one, but I promise you'll get past this. I haven't bought ink since December. I'm jonesing for a fix. 🥺

[@simeonking2910]

@@ferociousnprettypens (creepy low sexy voice): I got that green Irish I ink... yeah bought one toooooo many got four ....whassup I got that green ink fun yuh........ (Austin powers gold member) “I love greeeeeen!!!!”

[@terrikopp9948]

where did you get the white palette?

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Hi Terry. I'm going through all of my comments and found I hadn't replied to this one. Sorry for the LOOOONG Delay. :) The flower palette is an Amazon find - it is Meeden Rose Porcelain palette. It doesn't get stained because it's glazed and has a bunch of wells for different colors. Hope you're doing fantastic.

[@c.catlover4080]

What I would like to know is how you store all of your inks. I am sure you are like me and have at least 100 bottles of ink (or more)! It is hard to keep all the bottles organized. Do I do it by color or manufacturer or some other way? =^..^= (Dec 2022)

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Great question. I own hundreds of bottles and not enough space. There’s some featured on book shelf, I have a lift too coffee table, and drawers around my living room. I have to store them by maker because it makes it much easier to find. That’s where the ink-cyclopedia comes in handy in logging everything by maker and by color group…that was a long answer, but that’s how I do it. Hope you’re doing great. ❤️

[@c.catlover4080]

@@ferociousnprettypens Thank you for the response. It does cause a problem when we are addicted to ink. Every nook and cranny! :)

[@stargazer1359]

....About to break 100 subscribers....💎

[@stargazer1359]

You are a breath of fresh air in the fountain pen 'world'....glad your channel was recommended

[@stargazer1359]

....and your Cher impression... 🎼

[@stargazer1359]

....and Stella! ....and Inky!

[@stargazer1359]

@@ferociousnprettypens ...Since 1977....and yes, I'm ancient. 56. My first fountain pen was a Sheaffer No Nonsense in white. About 4 or 5 years ago I had too much time on my hands and became mildly obsessed with 'the pens'. And, well, you know the rest.

[@stargazer1359]

Stay warm.. I live in South Florida now, but love snow. ❄

[@ramonafirehorse]

Don’t need it? How would she know?!?! 😂

[@ferociousnprettypens]

Home girl has her own addictions. ((Cough)) Tuna 😂