Progress Report - January 2025

[@susandrought4832]

You had me rolling on the floor laughing when you said you needed a full time ink assistant. Love you and your channel. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

LOL I could definitely keep someone very busy just making 3x3 swatches. :) Thank you very much for your kind words!!!! :)

[@ralphwells2610]

Thanks for the video, glad you are on the mend.

[@nafex3740]

Awesome collection 👌 😎 Always be Happy 😎👍

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Thank you. Definately working on the happy part ... it's not too hard with this wonderful hobby!!!!!

[@lju5001]

Beautiful colors! Love the Fude nibs, I use them for drawing but haven't really tried them for writing. The splats are very arty!

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @lju5001 the fude nibs are perfect for my large writing ... it just looks as if I'm using a brush pen. :) I think of all the nibs the fude is most flattering to my writing. :)

[@SandandInk]

Pen twin here 😁 - I too have Azalea in my benu vodka bold nib and poussiere de lune in my Twisbi iridescent - I was holding my breath for pen and ink #3 - but alas didn’t match on that one 😜 - it was like watching a lottery drawing and having the first two numbers match - stay warm and take care 😘

[@ChrisSaenz13]

LOL hi @SandandInk oh that's funny!!! I remember in the past waiting for lottery numbers for Dad ... hoping for more matches so I know what you mean. LOL Happy writing!!!!

[@davidscott8457]

Crikey you've been busy Chris - ink overload! Love the look of the Tom's Studio inks, looking forward to seeing more of these. I'm also hoping you enjoy the Diamine inks as much as I did. 🙂

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi David -- lol -- yes it seems I need some lessons in slowing down but just lately I have had lots of energy for things and have been cooped up inside due to severe cold. It is much warmer right now but there for awhile I didn't go out much. :)

[@raybuck]

A fantastic video Chris. Your description of each ink was very informative.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @raybuck oh I'm really glad it was informative!!! :)

[@hickoco7231]

Love how much you care for your kitties ❤ you could wrap a hot water bottle in a blanket or towel for coco?, maybe he would sit by for warmth. I used to do that for my cats in winter, bless them xxx

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @hickoco7231 -- oooh excellent idea I had not thought of thank you!!!!!!! :)

[@anaaneiros5502]

Love your vids! Pussiere de Lune is super dark. However, depending on the pen, I have found it to shade enough to see much lighter areas in the letters.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @anaaneiros5502 - I think I must have had this ink in a pen that I liked the ink better with ... I think I'll dig thru my currently inked books and see if I can find the combo. :)

[@LifeinLancashire]

Many thanks, Chris, for another great video 👍 👌. That Diamine green ink (Noble Fir?) sure does shine silvery bright. Hope the weather doesn't get too cold for you next week. Thankfully, it's warmer here this week (though frosty mornings), and yesterday turned into a lovely sunny day, I had to unfasten my coat & take off my hat and gloves as I got too hot on my way back from the hairdressers.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi Annie -- we are bracing for the deep freeze but hopefully it won't be as long as the 2021 fiasco. Still we're taking every precaution we know of ahead of it. :) Glad you could take off some of the winter gear at least lol. :)

[@Calcprof]

Tom"s Studio Mallard is one of my favorites. Raspberry Sorbet is also great.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @Calcprof oh I have a sample of Mallard now too and will include that in my February ink studies. :)

[@tortagialla]

Lovely inks! I wish you well! I also saw Simone’s video on parallel pens and so inspired!

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Yes, her video was just so inspiring ... I think I need to rewatch because I wanted to see again how she worked with the 9019. I think that's the pen she was hacking. I need more Pilot Parallel nibs lol. :)

[@tortagialla]

@ we’ve been influenced!

[@karenholden4740]

Great video Chris thanks

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Thank you Karen!

[@janicemcclure4832]

My dog loved his wool rug.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi Janice ... Awe. We have pulled out a rug for the living room just to try and give Coco a few more options this winter. I had not thought about getting some small "woolies" for the cats what a neat idea. :)

[@impish22]

great collection thanks for sharing

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @impish22

[@Tia-p5f]

I was wondering what happened with the Diamine Inkvent samples. Looks like you're drowning in ink! Have fun and take your time.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

LOL yes that about sums it up! But I expect to find a way to focus and carry on with exploring the beautiful samples! I also have been completely buried in paperwork and video conferences re: Mom's care. :)

[@marmeemarch7080]

Buc-ee's!!!

[@pdtrubber]

How about placing a post-it note on far right corner of front side page as a guide where you can write you notes around. Than on the back side that area would be free for spats.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Hi @pdtrubber -- this is a brilliant idea I like it ... I think I'll try this!!!! Thanks!

[@marmeemarch7080]

Is that Noble Fir sheen similar to the kind of sheen that the Diamine Inkvent Black Ivy had? It was a super dark green, but when the ink dried, it looked shiny red from an angle. Maybe I'm not explaining well but I hope you or someone can understand what I mean.

[@ChrisSaenz13]

I will have to locate the tile for Black Ivy ... I'm not sure at this point from memory. I'll come back when I can see them side by side. :)

[@marmeemarch7080]

@ChrisSaenz13 thanks!

[@courtney9212]

Dr. Nerd?!?

[@ChrisSaenz13]

Yes that's the name of our local computer shop. They have been great. I don't think they are a chain they seem to be local. Anyway, they've kept me going since I was young with computers that stand the test of time but Windows 7 for all the online stuff I was trying to do just no longer was safe. :)

[@courtney9212]

@ChrisSaenz13 that's awesome you still have a regular store that isn't a big box chain. Love the name, I feel like the owner is a fun guy 😉