Swatching My Fountain Pen Ink Collection: 23 bottles (Sailor, Robert Oster, Pilot, Diamine etc.)

A bit of a mess towards the end but I hope you enjoyed! Stay tuned for my fountain pen collection & fountain pen guide video coming soon ^__^
Intro 00:00
Papers 01:00
Sailor Shimoyo 01:34
Sailot Yodaki 03:18
Sailor 123 04:32
Sailor 350 05:41
Sailor Konagi 06:49
RO Blue Water Ice 07:54
RO Black Violet 09:10
RO Chicago 10:01
Pilot Yamabudo 11:14
Pilot Tsukiyo 12:01
Pilot Konpeki 12:24
Pilot Syoro 12:57
R&K Alt Goldg 13:49
R&K Scabiosa 15:15
JHerbin Vert Empire 16:43
Diamine Terracotta 18:34
Diamine Autumn Oak 19:39
Diamine Majestic Blue 20:46
Diamine Steel Blue 22:09
Diamine Earl Grey 22:53
Diamine Oxblood 24:11
Waterman Intense Black 24:56
Aurora Black 25:52
Outro 26:27
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♥ Planners I Use ♥
Hobonichi cousin planner
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Archer & Olive Bullet Journal: archerandolive.refr.cc/helenwang
Leuchtturm Notebooks
♥ Pens I Use ♥
Energel Clena 0.5mm (for bullet journals and most planners)
Energel Clena 0.4mm (for Hobonichi planners)
Muji Gel Pen 0.5mm
Mildliners
Tombow dual brush pens
Tombow fudenosuke brush pens (usually the soft brush tip)
♥ Frequently Asked Questions ♥
Q: Do you plan before, during, or after the week?
A: It varies from video to video, but typically I plan 2-3 times during the week and stitch the clips together. I rarely plan the entire week in advance or the entire week retroactively.
Q: Do you use all of these planners?
A: Yes and no. Every week, there is something in my life that takes priority over the others whether it be school, work, or something personal. Depending on the week, I select a few planners that will help me achieve my tasks! So not every planner is used every week.
Q: How do you get so much done in a day?
A: If you watch any of my journaling vlogs, you’ll realize that I have very poor sleeping habits and so naturally I’m able to fit more things into the day. It’s something I’m trying to fix but admittedly this is the only reason.

[@justmej9364]

„Scabi-ohhhhsa“. Had to laugh when you said that as it reminded me of Hermione trying to teach Ron and Harry about a spell and exaggerating „Levi-ohhhhhhsa“ 🤣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

LOL that's what I thought too 🤣

[@goals101]

How could your English teacher not read your astonishing writing?! And ask you to redo it! Oh my.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Awww thank you!!! Hahaha I don't blame her but I remember thinking I did all that for nothing hahaha

[@nessie1015]

Thank you, Helen for the video. Especially, the “bloopers” at the end; it is so challenging voicing videos. Much respect🙏🏾 Please, give yourself the credit you deserve for doing so many things, so well🙌🏾

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

IT WAS NOT INTENTIONAL! 🤣🤣🤣🤣Omg I am so embarassed now hahaha. But I am so thankful for your kind words. Thank you Nessie

[@waahtever]

Ngl, I loved the “Earl early” that you almost wrote twice, and reading Dorian grey as the justification for buying the earl grey ink. It’s little quirks like that that make these videos so enjoyable to me 😂 I love swatching videos in general but there’s something so cozy about yours

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha thank you so much, this means a lot! Brain malfunctions, sigh

[@AshleyRebecca]

Love that you did it on both papers! So nice to be able to see the differences in appearance. Really shows the ink off to be able to compare like that

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thanks so much! 😊 I'm glad it was helpful!

[@angelagioia5211]

Thank you so much for this video. I love how you keep it real and leave your little mistakes in the video. The 'Earl Early' ink had me in stitches. The bloopers at the end were fun as well. I'm looking forward to your fountain pen collection video.

[@jnails4u]

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos! Thank you for sharing your collection of inks!

[@charnaywiener]

This video is really interesting! It was cool to see all the different sheens and how each brand differs😍 Can't wait to see your other fountain pen videos and I like seeing these bonus videos!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Charnayyy!

[@scribblesandinkstains]

Thank you for taking the time to do this! What a lovely collection. 🌸💕

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

My pleasureee! It was so much fun. Thank you!

[@Kay4335]

Love your handwriting! I also love that you included the bloopers at the end!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Kayla! Omg it was not intentional LOL. I am so embarassed XD

[@twitch7515]

The "never dry" aspect of Majestic Blue can be found in many sheening inks. Sheen is the result of highly-concentrated dye that doesn't get absorbed into the paper. The dye forms a layer of tiny, fragile crystals that are easily reactivated into ink by pressure and moisture, such as finger oils. Majestic Blue is one of the more behaved sheening inks. I've never had it create sheen dust but I'm a lefty and I avoid wet pens. If Majestic is misbehaving then consider putting it into a pen with a drier flow. Good luck finding a suitable yellow! If you find one, let us know! Diamine's Louise (Little Lou for a 30mL bottle), a CultPens exclusive, is the best yellow that I've found so far but I mostly stick to browns. KWZ's Honey, Diamine's Amber, and Diamine's Sunshine Yellow are all on my wishlist. As an aside: I'm fond of Carl Jung and his positive, empowering view of anxiety. If he hasn't already crossed your desk, give him a shot! I watched one of your "plan with me" videos. Your planners are works of art! I don't think I'll ever get that involved with my own planner but watching you make yours was a satisfying experience. It is nice to see that kind of passion and I wish you the best in your endeavors!

[@marisalosardo3480]

I just love how different the inks look from paper to paper. Thank you for making this. I love it!!!!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for watching Marisa!!! Right? It's so interesting!

[@rocio_mb]

I have to say Autumn Oak grew on me, at first I thought it was too light but at the end I can see how beautiful it is, specially with the contrast of the other colors. It's a very nice, beautiful collection 😍

[@theplanninggirl]

I am so glad you made this video and I enjoyed watching it and hearing the stories behind the inks. I found myself seeing the sheens and the variation in the shades. I enjoyed it very much. I look forward to the next one as I am very interested in purchasing a fountain pen.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Awww thank you so much!!! I love the sheens and shimmers too!!!

[@stephenh8794]

Thank you Helen. A really lovely and comprehensive review of inks. Much appreciated.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

My pleasure Stephen! Thanks for watching :)

[@shelbseroo]

Ahhh love this. All of those are beautiful. Also had a bit of a laugh at the end with your outtakes 😍😍 keeping it real, Helen!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Shelby! Omg it was NOT intentional and now I am embarassed as heck hahaha. Glad you enjoyed the video still!

[@blindaurora]

Loved seeing your collection be and hearing your thoughts about your inks! Thank you for sharing this video!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aww thanks for watching Katie!!

[@anitaqueenofdownton5338]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this video! I want to learn more about fountain pens and this is a great start. I look forward to your next videos, and then down the rabbit hole we go! I’m excited to try something new for my journals, and I’ve been thinking about fountain pens for a while as I watch others using them…. I’ve been hesitant to spend any money on them as I don’t know where to start and I don’t want to have regrets. I appreciate that you’ve been using these for years and have a broad experience that you bring to this topic. I trust your opinions and hope to start my collection soon. Have a lovely day; it should be SO MUCH cooler for us. Blessings!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

My pleasure Anitaaa! I will be sure to do a starter guide soon to hopefully make diving in not as overwhelming! This means a lot to me, thank you again Anita! Have a great day!

[@ReadingMissFroggy]

I have been looking at some inks for a while but had a hard time deciding which ones I wanted, this video totally helped me to pick some... and some extra colours as well xD Thank you Helen!

[@veraserah]

You’re spoiling us with an extra video this week 😍 I’m also pleasantly surprised we share so many similar ink choices, though I probably am hugely influenced by your style anyways! Ahhh I’m always torn between digital notetaking and traditional note taking with fountain pens but purchasing more might help me make that decision 🤪 I just love how different inks in different pens on different papers can all create a different effect, it’s exciting to use fountain pens \o/

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hehehe glad you enjoyeeedd! And yup, it's like a new experience every time!

[@keliipuuwai]

So lovely!!! This was so relaxing to watch. I also get anxious with unprepared phone calls. I prefer texting and responding when ready.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you! SAME!!!!

[@bookscorpion]

Great video! Thanks for speaking openly about dealing with anxiety :)

[@addicted2color]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection with us. I have added some items to my wish list. I love fun colors, but I definitely find that some colors, as you’ve mentioned, are hard tor read for written writing. My next full size bottle will be Kon Peki, but I have been mainly purchasing sample sizes to get to try out many colors. As much as I love shimmer inks, they tend to clog my fountain pens.

[@amymbaier]

We have a few in common as favs! Shimoyo and Tsuki-yo are used alllll the time over here! I’m going to go do some swatches, it’s so satisfying!!

[@scottjeffries6826]

Great job on this video. Your writing skills and ink collection are impressive.

[@LUMISHOCK]

This was cool to watch. Gotta go pick up the Earl Grey. I wasn't sure about how to use glass nib pens too so I'm glad you mentioned how easy it was. "Intense Book" made me chuckle, heh. Thank you for swatching!!

[@iliana.m]

Nice collection!! I think the Diamine Steelblue really got my attention! Now I want to try it at some point!!

[@ivyedme]

Thank you for making this video. I stumbled upon your video as I was trying to discover more ink options. I have just started buying Shikiori Sailor inks. And of course will probably get some of the Sailor colour you have 😄 I love Kon-Peki as well. I think iroshizuku has got one the most beautiful blue ink ever 😄 I have also just purchased syo-ro 😁 I am inspired by your ink collection and ould probably be getting some of those that you recommend 😊

[@catcy90]

The Sailor 350 is one of my favorites! Then I had to order an inexpensive dip pen because I liked yours so much! This was a great video! I got a chance to see what colors/colours I might want to add.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yes it's sooo gorgeous! I hope you love it--I can't imagine doing other ink swatches without the conveinece of a dip pen now~

[@starcee3118]

Love this! I recently bought my first fountain pen (tswbi) two weeks ago. I can’t imagine my life without one now 🫣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you! Omg that is so exciting. Super happy to hear that!

[@michelledelecki6224]

same. also a TWSBI ❤

[@1001reasons1968]

I really enjoyed it. It's so interesting. I have just this year started buying beginner fountain pens. I've only bought cartridges so far but I like to think into the future about buying ink bottles.

[@badpoetry33]

I love your videos, thank you. And I was really laughing and delighted at all the miswrites… Earl Early, Intense Book, they would be the most fun names ever for fountain pen inks!!

[@michelledelecki6224]

and switching Diamine and Autumn Oak 😅

[@sparklydust3550]

Does this video make me want to expand my fountain pen ink collection? Yes lol! I would also love to see an accompanying fountain pen collection video sometime!!

[@t.l.wright-brickhouse6579]

A beautiful yellow/gold color that I absolutely adore is Diamine Honey Burst. Perfectly legible and just a dope color.

[@mariesavoie6096]

Really loved this video. Thank you for sharing. Always appreciate your choices for inspiration. We have a few colors in common. If you ever come across Robert Oster Summer Storms, I believe you would like it. A gray varying between light and dark with hints of dark blue. Thanks again!

[@2BRnot2BRipper]

What a surprise to find a new vid from you Baby Bear! Yay!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Hahaha…love the bloopers! Haiiii Everyone! Haiii Everyone!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aww thank you Helen! LMAO IT WAS NOT INTENTIONAL!

[@LT808]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! I saw someone post about the Robert Oster Chicago but I lost the post and I LOVE the color and how it dries!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yesss it's so gorgeous! Actually love it more in a pen hehe

[@dharethremahapatra8728]

It is really a great video .I am a beginner for using the fountain pens . And this really a great vdo . Thanks Helen for your support. Actually I am a bit confused about choosing a ink and now I can found Inks for myself. thank you again Helen

[@FrankDAgostino77]

Lovely video! Lots of beautiful inks.

[@nico5486]

Hi there! Lovely video as always! The "Eisen-Gallus-Tinte" is the classification of the ink as an iron gall ink (it really quite smells, doesn't it?). The colour name is "Scabiosa". I'm not quite sure on the name but I think it's either inspired by scarab beetles or a flower called Skabiose (pincushion flowers?). And your German pronunciation is really good for not speaking the language, no worries at all! Greetings from Germany

[@lysandralu7118]

So many gorgeous inks! If you’re still looking for a yellow, my go-tos are Kyo-no-Oto Yamabukiiro and Sailor Ink Studio 280 💛 they’re more of a dusty chartreusey yellow so it’s pretty readable imo!

[@manuelsalazar3938]

Yamabukiiro is my favorite yellow too, a little dry but still great. Also love Sailor x Tinterías Home made tortilla and Hao You Liang Yellow which is an obscure chinese ink I found recently.

[@sunnymoondog]

I have extreme social anxiety too. Your video is so calming. 💗

[@jenniferpeyree7319]

love this video, so educational! Thank you for filming it! I wanted to know if and how you test the inks before buying them? Love everything about you! :)

[@chillypingu17]

Hi Helen! I recommend Kobe Taisanji Yellow ink - it's more of a mustard yellow. Or a more orangey-yellow, one of my favorites is Lennon Toolbar Sunset Glow.

[@melissam6717]

Loved this! I recently got into fountain pens and love them so far. Would you mind talking about in another one about maintenance and how you change out your inks?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yay welcome to the hobby!! Absolutely, I will have a starter guide coming soon!

[@nasmasattar1335]

Loved the video, it influenced me to buy more inks. 😁😁😁🤪😊❤️😁

[@jinseinogakuseiesq2724]

I watched it twice cause I enjoy your handwriting!

[@manuelsalazar3938]

Well, it's funny that for J. Herbin english speaking people pronounce the J in english and Herbin in some sort of french 😅 In french the J is pronounced similar to the G in english, so that'd be the correct sound. I've been a fountain pen user for almost two decades and a half and you're the very first person I find in KZbin that truly understands my need for finer nibs, I too can write two lines of text inside a single line of a college ruled sheet 😌 I only use needlepoints, EF, F and custom grind 0.7 stubs, not even M works for me 😅 I wish the best for you and that your channel gets bigger so you keep sharing your experiences, kudos for you Helen 😎

[@jonathanoehlert5672]

Thank you for sharing. I currently reside in the Lower Mainland as well. I really like Pilot's Yama Budo. I'm still looking for a black ink that I like. The closest to a legible yellow is Apache Sunset, which has a lot of orange, too. I love blues. My favorite lately is Organic Studio Nitrogen.

[@thewolfman6854]

What a great video. Relaxing and informative at the same time! I am just getting in to fountain pens and ink. If you could only have five colours (all different), which ones would you get and in what brand? Keep up the good work

[@pleestationeryteahouse]

This was so delightful!

[@MorganScorpion]

Thank you for making this, I love your handwriting. There's a great selection there. As you love blue inks, I thought I'd recommend Edelstein's Topaz.

[@naradae]

Amazing video, I would love to see you recommend fountain pens and inks that could also be left-hand friendly!

[@arabesquejacob8176]

Yay! Fountain pen inks! I love to swatch my samples ! Then I figure out which I really want . I love Sailor, Pilot Iroshizuku and Diamine. Great 👍🏽 video! Thank you 🙏

[@HouseOfPagesAndPaints]

Off topic, it the smudge emoti stickers are adorable. They make my smudges look cute on my spreads!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Nikki!!! Gotta make the frustrating stuff fun!

[@tinacampbell2610]

I loved seeing your fountain pen ink collection and have been wanting to try the Sailor 123 ink... I also have been searching for a nice see-able yellow fountain pen ink as well... So far I like Rohrer & Klingner Helianthus (Sunflower) Ink.Taiwan (TWSBI) nibs. I am working on having a good color scheme (in rainbow colors) of some go to fountain pen inks. Thanks for the video :)

[@blktauna]

Iron gall is more for vellum as the older it gets, the more it will eat paper. I no need those Pilot inks! Thank you for showing them :)

[@charissasplans]

You have so many beautiful inks 😍

[@CARTAMIALISA]

this was super helpful ! thank you ☺️

[@staceysantos4564]

YES TO FOUNTAIN PEN VIDEOS 🥰🥰🥰

[@Lara-mx4cd]

As a yellow I can recommend Rohrer&Klingners Helianthus. It's a very sunny, bordering on golden yellow. I don't notice the smell though, so this is something to keep in mind

[@einstein87]

Didn’t realize that you sold your Decimo! I have been eyeing it for some time now and still can’t justify the price tag 😅. Maybe for next year birthday gift 😎. Love the Sailor inks, and the studio 123 looks interesting. Going to hunt for it now 😎

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

It's such a lovely pen so I do hope you get to treat yourself!!!!

[@aquanitemare]

Yoseka Stationery came out with a collaboration collection that has a nice yellow. I've been eyeing it, not sure how legible it is, but it looks nicely saturated on the photos 💛 And Bungubox in Japan (ships internationally) has Ebisu which is a "gold". I have more inks than I need, so I'm trying to buy samples instead now 😅

[@xychen0404]

Oooo i made it before going to bed! 😍

[@kimikobuford]

Happy Tuesday, Helen. I have a glass drip pen as well. I think I have 10 fountain pen. 😳🙃

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy Tuesday Kimikoooo! Omg that's a lot 0_0

[@caklich]

Old video I'm sorry, but you were looking for a yellow - I would look into Ferris Wheel Press Buttered Popcorn, it leans a tad orange, but definitely the most legible yellowish I've used!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much for the recommendation!!!

[@Shananigans6978]

You were definitely getting sleepy, haha! “Earl Early”

[@rds4629]

thanks for the video. I love sailor 123 though oddly enough I considered it as a grey ink. I haven't used dip pens, do you notice such a dramatic difference in the line width if you write on the rhodia paper first? Some other inks you might like though they are perhaps more fun are Herbin's Lie De The, and Vert De Gris.

[@Gray712]

i love this so much AND LOVE YOU HELEN

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Love you more!~ Thanks for watching ^_^

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

I completely understand the anxiety because I deal with it too! I always hate getting unexpected phone calls when I’m in the middle of something because my nerves are always frayed afterwards! 😵‍💫 I currently have over 40 inks from different brands (pilot, oster, diamine, etc) and I know it’s waay more than I need, but I plan on getting more!🤪 When it comes to ink colors, I tend to gravitate more towards reds and greens. I’m not sure why though… 🧐 Maybe it’s because every time I take one of those “which Hogwarts house are you in?” quizzes, I’m always put in either griffindor or slytherin? 🤷‍♀️

[@baka_ren]

Is it just me or did you not mention the Lamy black you got in one of your vlogs? The inks are really gorgeous though, and I had the same experience with Diamine majestic blue and immediately sold it😂 it broke my heart when it smudged the notes I spent so much time perfecting

[@kittiekat16]

Oooh! I've been testing out yellow ink samples lately, and I think Rohrer and Klinger Helianthus might be too light for your liking? I've been using Robert Oster Gold Antiqua, but it's a dark yellow, almost an amber. Kyo no oto Yamabukiiro's a good yellow too! Hope this helps!

[@shesquints]

My favorite part is the bloopers at the end! Reality of the work put into these videos. I have to ask.. Did you ditch the Lamy Black that you purchased in Toronto because of the trouble the cap gave you when you first opened it? 🤣

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Sooooo embarassing LOL. And yes I unfortunately tossed it as it leaked every time I opened it :( Could have moved it to another bottle but I just didn't want the hassle.

[@Quinkerbell_3604]

I loved this video and just purchased a Diamine ink in Writer’s Blood. I remember your inks that you purchased in Toronto a few months ago. Did you finish those? Your cursive is really pretty by the way.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Jae!!! And no I didn't, I brought everything back except Lamy Black which I tossed (due to leakage)

[@jackiebee5715]

Great video - is the last black ink waterproof?

[@MinaMalfoy]

🍃🌷🍃The end Helen😂😂😂🍃🌷🍃

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

So embarassing LOL

[@xychen0404]

It really is painful trying get all the best effects out of fountain pens And inks... I got an early grey because of ur recommendation And i can't get it out as light shade as ur video... When it comes to writing with a glass pen, i prefer using the flater side to write thicker And smoother~ can also pat dry the ink before it dry to create lighter shades 😂

[@mydandeliondiaries]

For legible yellow ink, I would say Platinum Citrus Black!

[@bobasaurirl7700]

Sailor 173 is a gorgeous color . would you ever try an orange yellow color?

[@amyli2580]

“Earl early” on the river paper 😂

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

LOL had a good laugh XD

[@FloraNovax3]

I love this!! Also, would you consider making some of your washi tapes, kits/stickers in digital form? I LOVE your stuff but I’m a digital planner 😭

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Melanie! Ahhh I won't be doing digital stickers in the near future but we do release new digitals every year for cyber monday!

[@motherofz2005]

Thank you for the video. I have some colors I'm going to add to my collection. Can you provide a link to the glass dip pen?

[@jessica_natnat]

Do you have any recommendation for water resistant ink? I love fountain pen but i always getting annoyed bcs my inks are not water resistant 🥲

[@aero33888]

I've had the same drying problem as the Diamine Majestic Blue with Parker Quink inks. I've tried using regular papers, blotting papers, and tissue paper to get rid of the excess, but usually nothing comes off. Then, if I run my fingers over the writing, ink smears everywhere.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

For the longest time I thought my hands were just extra sweaty hahaha

[@rockinstrawberries]

Woahhhhh I love inks! Have you ever finished a bottle?

[@iDillyD]

You have such pretty handwriting

[@MrsSurrealista]

You should do an updated version of thisss

[@PinkWytchBytch]

What brand is that glass dip pen? It’s very interesting and looks a tad less delicate than my current one

[@carriebartkowiak]

My absolute favorite black is Platinum Carbon Ink. It's waterproof, so once it's dry, you can go over it with a Tombow and not smear anything. Plus it's BLACK black. Not like those chalky blacks or blue-blacks.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much for the recommendation Carrie!!! I will check it out!

[@GoAhead494]

ok so not a yellow but a fun ink is Jacques Herbin orange soleil - think of a rich sunset is the best way to describe this colour.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oooooo I'll look into that! Thank you!

[@M_Ravinerakhalgot]

Waterman intense book lol hahahaha I cant stop laughing

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Mam you have done a wonderful job in this video whenever you are doing ink videos pls use a broad or stub nib so that your handwriting looks great as it is your handwriting is very good compared to other reviewer's thanks god bless

[@tacotube3232]

Where do you get the glass dip pen ?

[@raganbogankatza8644]

Hi just wanted to say i am German and the pronounciation wasnt to bad when you said "alt-goldgrün" and "Eisen-Gallus tinte" was perfect! 🤗 Idk if anyone even care but i just wantet to say that because you apologised for wrong pronounciations.💕

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Oh goodness, thank you so much! I am always worried about pronouncing other languages' words incorrectly. haha. Thank you for the reassurance!

[@taccora]

I love pilot inks, but I don't think that the bottles are air tight because all of my bottles are half full and with over 60 bottles, I KNOW i haven't gone through all of that ink.

[@darii2427]

if you're looking for a yellow ink that won't hurt your eyes, try J. Herbin Ambre de Birmanie

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you SO much! Will check it out!

[@edwardrutledge2765]

I’ve swatched new inks in an unlined Cosmo Air notebook, also using glass pen identity, but bigger swipe with an Automatic Pen. Many inks don’t readily reveal themselves in 1/4” confined boxes. Think going bigger, you won’t fit as much as you’ve catalogued per page, but so what?

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Can you please tell me which ink colours you specifically use in your Hobonichi cousin planner?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aurora Black!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Thank you!💋

[@kan-zee]

I like your ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS with Putting all your similar Brands & colors on a page. why don't these pages have sections for : 1) Type of Nib size and fountain pen brand used in this Swatch test ? 2) The Name of the Brand of ink ? 3) How many ML / Oz was the bottle sized ? (sampler /cartridges / 15ml / 20 ml / 30 ml / 50 ml / 60 ml /89 ml , 3oz / ? etc) 4) Date of purchase ? 5) Which store did you buy this ink ? 6) Price of ink ? 7) Which country is this ink made ? 8) What are your 3 likes and 2 dislikes of this ink ? 9) How many stars would you give this ink out of 3 stars ? 10) Would you buy this Ink again ? 11) is this ink comparable to another brand of ink ? Is it the same or similar color to another ink? 12) What Fountain pens will you put this ink in ? 13) Is this ink Wet ?

[@katiavoncioni182]

Hi Helen! I'd love to try out a fountain pen, but they're so expensive around here. Do you have a good model with an affordable price to recommend, please? Love you x

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

I will be making a fountain pen starter guide very soon! My recommendation would be the TWSBI eco pens!

[@katiavoncioni182]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo yay this will be amazing! Thank you so much 💖

[@Amyduckie]

Also a fountain pen user and also recommend the TWSBI Eco, they are fantastic bang for your buck.

[@carriebartkowiak]

I love the Pilot Kakuno in a Fine nib. It's about $12, I get the completely clear case so I can see my pretty ink rolling around inside. The Platinum Preppy is also a good pen, about $6, but it feels kinda cheap. Still, if you don't know if you'll like writing with a fountain pen, I'd say get yourself a Preppy in a Fine (03) or above; Extra Fine (02) is super scratchy and not pleasant to write with. If you like the Preppy, then get a Kakuno and try it. From there you might want to branch out and try others, or you might just stick with the Kakunos. :) Jinhao also makes some gorgeous pens for about $4-8 each but their idea of "medium" is pretty "bold" to me, so I had to change out the nibs. They're all metal and have a really nice weight and feel to them. You just can't see the ink inside! The X450 is super solid, the X750 is noticeably lighter (but still much more "real pen" feeling than any of the plastic fountain pens).