The Wet Pen Inks : I Made More Inks!

[@thewetpen]

Hi everyone! I'm sorry to say that these inks are already almost *SOLD OUT.* Much faster than I expected!!! Again. The difference this time is that I only filled 2/3rds of the bottles that I bought, and I'll release the rest of them when I return from my family vacation after the first week of August. Since this is a one man operation, I'll have my hands full packing and shipping all of these before I leave in two weeks, but I should be able to manage it.

[@thewetpen]

I've added some stock for some of the inks, just in case you want one of the original three!

[@thewetpen]

Hi Everyone! The shop should be working now :-)

[@AbleNightRd02]

I can't wait to begin writing with blackberry!!!!!!!!!

[@llchapman1234]

​@@AbleNightRd02 Me, too!

[@craft-o-matic399]

Wow! Both of these inks are gorgeous! In my opinion, they are particularly stunning on the Iroful paper and the Tomoe River paper. Iroful paper is one of my top two favorite papers! Thank you so much! Lisa

[@thewetpen]

@@craft-o-matic399 Thanks Lisa! I love the fact that they're so different on TR and Iroful... it's like getting two bottles of ink in one 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

[@leasimleija1323]

​@@thewetpenVery excited for the new inks! I got into a bit of a pickle during checkout... I got a database error during checkout and I don't know if my order went through. : (

[@paulmchugh1430]

The Blackberry is very nice. It is the same shading I see from the fruit when it stains my hands. It certainly is worthy of release.

[@thewetpen]

When I have stains from that ink on my hands, it looks like I've been picking blackberries :-)

[@Jay_Bird]

These are INCREDIBLE!! I cannot get over how different they look on different types of papers; it's like you're getting 5 inks for the price of one! Love the color choices you went with this time.

[@thewetpen]

@@Jay_Bird Thank you 😀

[@hopemurray5834]

I am so sad to have missed this! I was one of the first few who looked before the shop was working! I'm so pleased you already sold out. Can't wait until Grass works park is back!

[@thewetpen]

It shouldn't be too long before I'm able to get them back up on the site again. I just got back home from South Carolina, narrowly missing the storms there, and I can get back to work on inks 🙂 If you want, you can sign up for "in stock" notifications on my website.

[@llchapman1234]

I'm severely regretting not getting Gas Works. Definitely going to order when it comes back in stock.

[@PenLobster]

I started following you when I saw Mike Matteson using one of your inks, so I'm very excited that more inks are available. Both those new colours look absolutely stunning.

[@PenLobster]

No inks in the shop so far. [clicks refresh obsessively]

[@thewetpen]

Thanks! Glad you like the new colors 🙂 The shop is up, now!

[@thewetpen]

@@PenLobster After seeing your name here this morning, I've had the B-52s song "Rock Lobster" stuck in my head for a half hour

[@PenLobster]

@@thewetpen 🤣🦞

[@inkdependence]

@penlobster I'm glad I could help you find this channel and these inks! I just ordered a bunch of inks, myself. :-D

[@JoeyTrejo10]

So excited to have caught your video this morning! I missed the email notification, but this alerted me and now I am not only waiting for one bottle, but two! Saludos from Guatemala!

[@thewetpen]

Hey Joey, I'm so glad you were able to get some inks this time, and I really appreciate the support! Thank you 🙂

[@boshkodjordjevich7424]

Another excellent video Matthew. Thank you. The blackberry - OMG - what a glorious colour. Congrats!

[@luvaria]

I'm so excited to receive these! The Gas Works Park is absolutely beautiful. I love the sheen and how the colour varies depending on the paper.

[@thewetpen]

Oh, I'm glad that you managed to get one! They sold out yesterday but I added more, and now there's only one left, it looks like. Enjoy the inks! My original inks (well, the Elliott Bay and Deception Pass) are the same way... very different on different papers, although I haven't updated the swatch photos on the site, yet.

[@luvaria]

@@thewetpen The multiple swatches are super useful. Definitely had a hand in drawing me in. I personally prefer the warmer look of Gas Works Park, and I happen to have MD paper, so that's perfect! It would be nice to have on the older inks too. But I did get Deception Pass and Rainier Blue as well while I was at it. Looking forward to testing Deception Pass on different paper now. Thank you for making these!

[@charliemeizlish]

And purchased. These are beautiful and I’m happy to add them to my collection.

[@thewetpen]

Thank you :-) Hope you enjoy them!

[@Tea_Mist]

I finally got my bottles!!! I picked up Deception Pass and Elliott Bay. I have to say, I'm a blue ink girly, but Deception Pass has quickly become one of my favorite every day writers. I put it in my new Benu Vodka on the rocks with a F nib and it writes like a B. I'm in love. Thank you so much for making these colors. They really do capture home as a transplant from Skagit county.

[@waswas1717]

As a fan of your channel for a long time I ordered the two inks to be shipped to Germany. I wish you all the best. The price is unbeatable (even when the shipping costs hurt). Have a great vacation. Greetings to the family.

[@thewetpen]

Thank you Wasim! I hope that they get there safely and that you enjoy them 🙂

[@waswas1717]

@@thewetpen They arrived today safe and sound. I tried the blackberry and it was a Joy. Much appreciated.

[@arcboy2011]

I think perhaps you should start making inks full time. You make some really beautiful inks sir.

[@thewetpen]

That is very nice of you to say :-) Maybe one day when I have learned quite a bit more about ink making, I'll see how it goes.

[@a.ddemyy]

Again, the packaging is wonderful!!! Been enjoying your japanese series, too! On yu sari paper your green ink looks like what I call a gold green which I love very much! There isn't much blackberry around here where I live, but mulberry is going crazy every year, I just made 16 bottles of jam, and it looks exactly like this blackberry ink

[@thewetpen]

Thank you :-) Blackberry is one of those inks that looks pretty different on different papers... more magenta on some, and very purple/violet on others.... I like having both options in one ink :-) The invasive blackberries are just starting to ripen, here, but I did manage to pick some of the native ones last week!

[@NoDecaf7]

Congratulations on another successful launch!

[@thewetpen]

Thank you :-)

[@TymberJ]

Love the new inks, and beautiful video as always. As a Seattleite, I really appreciate how much your videos on these inks showcase and celebrate their namesakes (and finding the positive side of blackberries to highlight isn't the easiest!).

[@thewetpen]

@@TymberJ I love the blackberries, as long as I don't have to hack the bushes back by hand. I did that over the summers in college for a couple of years and still have the scars 😕

[@Kara-Mishmash]

Oh man!! How excited was I to see this video come up?! I just ordered ALL of your inks and I’m so freaking pumped to get them!

[@Kara-Mishmash]

Also, the 3rd page you showed for colors you working on…to top left and the one just under are absolutely gorgeous. The 5th page, not are gorgeous!! I’m gonna have to get my hands on some yusari paper also!

[@thewetpen]

Thank you! I'm so happy that you like the colors and the ones in development. That left one on the 5th photo is definitely going to be an ink of mine in the future, as long as it stabilizes... a lot of these inks that have chroma-shading end up with ugly reactions that turn them globby after a while. I actually also have a bunch more blue or blueish inks that I really like, but I don't want to add them to my lineup until I add some different colors, too 🙂

[@Kara-Mishmash]

@@thewetpen I’m definitely keeping an eye out! You’ve got a talent, that’s for sure!

[@GuitarJeff]

Well I am glad I waited, funny just last week I was like you know I need to go buy another bottle of Rainier Blue, but I got to say I really like the new inks so now I can get a couple different bottles. I am very glad you do this. I found your channel because of the ink reviews but stay and watch because of how well you do everything else and I enjoy the tours and info and exploring of other countries and shops. Its a great way to support you.

[@thewetpen]

Thanks Jeff! I hope you find a couple of inks that you like 🙂

[@GuitarJeff]

@@thewetpen I certainly did, 4 on order 😁

[@Tina.Journals]

The Blackberry is beautiful; love the story behind it.

[@vbane05]

Got all of them! Can’t wait to have them in hand, especially Gas Works Park. Thank you for all you do with your videos and content:)

[@danielharris531]

Awesome! I just bought a few. They're beautiful, and it makes me very happy to think that I'll help to fund more of your beautiful videos.

[@thewetpen]

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy the inks 🙂

[@Neeraj-js8bn]

Always love your content...❤

[@diddlysquash]

I was so excited to get the back in stock alert for Deception Pass! I used to live right by it, and it captures the colors of the area so perfectly. But man, all of the new colors are simply stunning. Might need to order more!

[@hiltonprice2625]

Thanks!

[@thewetpen]

THANK YOU! It's such a rare treat to get a super-thanks that I usually forget that it's even a possibility 🙂

[@FountainPenNews]

I've been so excited!! Yay!!

[@TaskmasterWilco-X]

New inks! I’m so excited! Love the colors and shading on these and can’t wait to try them out. I usually use Tomoe River or Midori MD, but I’m definitely going to have to try the Yu-Sari and Iroful papers.

[@thewetpen]

I really like Yu Sari. One of the advantages with it is that it behaves almost exactly like the paper in a Col-o-ring, which is really handy... but of course, it's a much lighter weight paper.

[@hamanoka]

Thank God I saw this video early enough!!! Because last time I only opened the news after the complete sold-out :) I absolutely love the colours. Bought both of the new ones + one of the extras. Thank you so much for creating those gorgeous pieces of colour. Though the 50ml bottles are a bit scary to me hahaha.

[@thewetpen]

Glad you got some this time, and thank you for supporting my channel 🙂 I'm looking into getting a smaller size (20-30ml) bottle for the future.

[@duschkonig2561]

I think the introduction to the Blackberry ink is the sweetest ink description I have ever seen. Love the colour! The Gas Works is amazing, too! Ordered all 4 new inks. Well worth the shiping and import duties to Germany. Thanks for producing such excellent videos!

[@thewetpen]

Thank you! I wish that there were better shipping options to Germany... it always seems to take weeks to get there. I really appreciate the support, though 🙂

[@duschkonig2561]

It does. But I really don‘t care. Quite to the contrary: The wait makes the final arrival so much more exciting.

[@duschkonig2561]

Inks arrived safely today! Thanks a lot! I also activated back in stock notices for Throwback Blue in case you plan to bring it back! I would be very interested!!!!!!

[@danielscheerer3032]

Oh, I'm in! Still love your Deception Pass!

[@RSylvane]

Ordered right away! Love your video’s. Please keep making more ink ❤

[@thewetpen]

Thank you! I'll do what I can about making more. I'm starting to worry about having enough space in my apartment to make more inks... but I really want to make more 🙂

[@technoraptor7778]

Woah that green is awesome and beautiful

[@thewetpen]

Thanks! I thought it was a pretty cool combo.

[@lej5055]

I love your videos. The style is fantastic and the way you put your videos is so detailed and just lovely. I’m very happy to see you continuing your exploration into ink creating! I have just placed my order. 😊

[@thewetpen]

Thank you! I'm very happy to hear that you're enjoying the videos, and thank you sooo much for supporting my channel 🙂

[@619to253]

I just ordered Deception Pass, I can't wait to ink it in my TWSBI. Rachelle in Seattle

[@ashzhu3085]

I just went to Seattle last week and loved the summer there. Pls keep on putting out special colors that you like. Ordered the Gas Works Park. 🙏

[@thewetpen]

Oh, wow... that means you got to see some of our rare sunny days! :-) I'll keep making inks as long as people are interested!

[@llchapman1234]

I just placed an order for Blackberry and Ranier Blue. Love the aesthetics of the bottles, labels and ink colors. Thank you for taking ink performance into consideration. Follow Up: I just received my order, have swatched and written samples. They're both gorgeous and perform beautifully. Kudos 👏👏👏. Please do another restock in the near future so I can buy the other four colors.

[@thewetpen]

Thank you 🙂 Ink performance is always a matter of taste, and I do prefer inks that flow a bit more heavily, but I've tried to keep them from being too feathery on standard paper 🙂

[@Eugensson]

Damn I wish to be able to buy them in Europe! That colour changing green-brass is magical!

[@thewetpen]

I can ship to Europe, but the shipping isn't cheap, I'm afraid.

[@santauxia]

Fabulous inks.

[@kristiw.1823]

The blackberry looks delicious!

[@thewetpen]

Thank you Krisi! :-)

[@edwardrutledge2765]

I’m patient; I’ll await the Ed Orange that propels your next Japanese visit into top tier (expensive) hotels. Until then, I’m off to your website and a buying trip. 👍

[@thewetpen]

It's only cheap hotels and longer trips, for me :-) Thanks again, Edward!

[@zenandink3531]

Wow-really like Gas Works Park!!!

[@thewetpen]

Thanks! 🙂

[@MariaRosseau]

I can't wait to get some inks! Was pretty bummed to miss out the first time around. Those invasive blackberries are also all over the trails here in the SF Bay. They also took over my yard at one place I lived - no clue how they seemed to have sprung up out of nowhere. They're delicious but a real pest to remove.

[@thewetpen]

So true... the bushes are a total pain. When I was in college, I had a summer job clearing them away from the water lines that run from up in the mountain reservoirs down to the city... miles and miles of blackberry thorns. And I had a gas-powered weed-eater. Ugh.

[@rjmarmaro]

The link brings me to an empty Shop

[@LaDonnaPride]

Same

[@Stitchxavi]

Same. Commenting so he sees

[@kristiw.1823]

same

[@mattsadventureswithart5764]

Same.

[@AbleNightRd02]

Same😢

[@thewetpen]

Is anybody getting order confirmation emails? I've heard of a couple problems and want to get on top of it.

[@npchong]

I placed two orders and have not gotten any confirmation emails. My card was correctly charged though.

[@FountainPenNews]

@@thewetpen I did not get one

[@thewetpen]

OK, I'll look and see what's going on with the email sending

[@llchapman1234]

I placed an order this morning, but didn't receive an email confirmation.

[@thewetpen]

@@llchapman1234 Thanks!

[@stumptownraces]

Love the new colors. It would be VERY cool if you had these at Kinokuniya. Just sayin.

[@thewetpen]

Thank you! It would be pretty cool, but I don't think my production will ever get big enough to have enough to distribute to retailers 🙂If I'd really been on top of things, I'd have set up a table at the Pacific Northwest Pen Show this weekend in Portland. I've still never even been to a pen show, though!

[@stumptownraces]

@@thewetpen I had planned to volunteer for the show (I've also never been to one), but I got called up to Seattle and am missing it. I'll bring your inks up at the next meeting of PDX Pen that I go to.

[@thewetpen]

@@stumptownraces Thanks! The Seattle Pen Club contacted me to talk to them about my new inks, but in real life I'm not a huge fan of public speaking 🙂 Glad that they seem to know about me, though.

[@MarshaLove0723]

Welp... there goes the latest 'slow down' (not quite 'no-buy'). *sigh* Thanks, Matthew... 😏

[@thewetpen]

But I really appreciate the sacrifice you're making to help support my channel 🙂 Thank you!

[@HeyMomLookICanDraw]

I would love to know how you make these. Or at least some resources to learn how you learned.

[@thewetpen]

I discovered pretty quickly in my research that ink formulas are closely guarded secrets. I'd probably be willing to share them, but the tips that I first learned were shared with me (by a couple of small ink makers) on the condition that I'd keep them to myself and not post them on KZbin. But there are a variety of websites out there (mostly about making iron gall inks, but some others) and lots of books and scientific journal articles that discuss inks. Sorry that I can't be of more help 🙂

[@HeyMomLookICanDraw]

@thewetpen no. That actually was a lot of help. It confirmed that it is a closely guarded secret (and i am not a totally incompetent researcher) and it gave me a bit of a direction on where to look. Thank you.

[@senior_ranger]

I like the gas works, but I need to know about water resistance before committing. Thanks.

[@thewetpen]

@senior_ranger None of these inks should be considered water resistant, sorry!

[@idpasty]

I’d love to order your inks, but the logistics and cost of shipping to the Philippines is quite daunting. I hope someone sells them here soon.

[@jezlynjones]

You probably already know, but it seems both your main site and shop site are down. Any word on when they’ll be back up again?

[@thewetpen]

I'm making some changes to the back end of the site... shouldn't be too long. There aren't any inks for sale at the moment, unfortunately, but there will be soon :-)

[@sheilamillar8071]

I love both these inks! Especially the green/brown one. Is it possible to send to Australia?

[@thewetpen]

I'm shipping worldwide, so as far as I know, Australia would have been a possibility. Gas Works Park is sold out for now, but it will be available again in August 🙂 There's an "in-stock" notification email if you want on the page for that ink.

[@sheilamillar8071]

Oh well I’m not surprised 😊. Ok I’ll keep an eye on it thank you.

[@davidbyers7246]

Wonderful looking inks! Would you describe your inks as wet or dry?

[@thewetpen]

They're mostly on the wet side of medium, but the characteristics change quite a bit depending on which dyes are used, and I'm still a novice, so they're not all exactly alike. I aim for medium, though.

[@technoraptor7778]

It would take all my willpower not to drink the blackberry ink.

[@Souparno_Biswas]

Want to buy some good Indian blue and black ink. Have used Sulekha, camlin not recommended. Waiting for the bril to deliver. I'm a fine nib user and a student (limited budget). I've seen from other reviewers that after sulekha fades, it's very similar to blue. Your Sulekha Black ink writing is missing for comparison :( If possible please do make a small video on that.

[@stevehallett3039]

Incredible colours but, sadly postage is as much as the inks alone.

[@PalehorseThirteen]

Have you given any though to maybe trying to reverse engineer some of the hard to obtain (for most of us) exclusive inks you pick up in Japan? Not sure how you feel about that, but I really like that Sailor stag beetle ink and would totally buy a dupe.

[@thewetpen]

Not yet... I'm still a novice ink maker, so it will take some time before I'm able to do that sort of think, probably 🙂

[@tbayless8324]

@@thewetpen Matthew, you seem to be damn good at it. My buying spree will have to wait. Love the blackberry, and most of them.

[@subhajitroychowdhury7634]

Very nice ink. Can I order from India?

[@thewetpen]

I do ship worldwide, but I don't have any kind of commercial discounts for shipping, yet... so it's likely that shipping will be very expensive (and you might have to pay import duties on top of it).

[@ryzengaming8870]

pls review bril fountain pens

[@danielscheerer3032]

Seems the Shop page on your site isn't working?? Maybe it's me...

[@michealjaymurphy]

I don’t see the inks in the shop

[@sMiLe00553]

First! Also, nice inks!