September 2024 Currently Inked | Final Thoughts

[@frenchiemom3440]

The Tree of Life pen is gorgeous 😍

[@gadgetstop321]

So many beautiful pens in this video, but I'm smitten with the Skogsy pen. The material looks amazing. 😍

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

I know, it’s stunning!

[@impish22]

Every time you show that tree of life pen, it stops me in my tracks. It's so beautiful

[@Rgc571]

Fantastic pen array. I like unusual shapes in pens so am drawn to the Mayfair pen, will check this one out. Thanks.

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

It’s a great pen. I hope you like it!

[@Journalesq]

your london pen co black cherry koi is just amazing!

[@Journalesq]

i mean arabian nights!

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

LOL it looks amazing and performs just as well!

[@christinemcgregor9970]

Your collection is always so interesting. I really liked Celadon cat way more than I thought. The lighter inks sometimes are so pretty in swatches but not usable for writing.

[@heartoflyn]

The maple wood pen is gorgeous! 😍

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

Yes it is! 🤩

[@DvorahDavida5778]

Thank you for including where to get the paper you are using. I just ordered some. I had never heard of that brand before. I'm hoarding my last few packets of original Tomoe River paper like a miser! Anxious to see how this one performs.

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

I hope you like it. It's a great option!

[@lagreenwitch]

This range of fountain pen color is candy for my eyes. Thank you for sharing these beauties with us. About the issue for the Raven + troublemaker ink : do you have similar problem with heavy sheen inks? Or is it related to the pen? What's your feeling or diagnosis?

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I tend to use sheening inks in wetter pens, because I know they can handle thicker inks. Drier writing pens and those that don't seal well tend to struggle a bit with sheening inks. The Raven Estie may be one that doesn't like sheening inks, or at least Troublemaker Inks.

[@lagreenwitch]

@lifeinspiresdesign thank you for your answer

[@kenbert007]

Regarding the light coloring on the surface of the Estie Raven - do you store the pen in a case with an elastic band around the pen? I've seen the same thing on my Raven that is stored in a Galen 40-pen case and an Esterbrook 40-pen case

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

I don't store it in a case with an elastic band, but I did have it in a case where it rubbed against the walls every time I moved the case. So, that may be the culprit. I tried rubbing the pen immediately after applying (unscented) lotion to my hands, and it worked! There's a slight bit of shine where I may have rubbed a bit too much, but I'm happy with the results overall.

[@stephanie1076]

Mine gets ashy looking too. Find Any tips let me know please

[@lifeinspiresdesign]

I just tried rubbing the pen immediately after I applied (unscented) lotion to my hands…and it worked! The pen looks great, again. There's a slight bit of shine in a couple spots where I may have rubbed a bit too much, but it's a vast improvement, and I'm happy with the results.