Top Inks in Every Color!

Drew had compiled a list of his TOP fountain pen inks in every color! Well, not EVERY color, but all of the colors we "sort by" on our website. Do you agree or disagree? What would be YOUR top inks?
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro & Rules
0:50 Black
1:07 Blue
1:31 Brown
2:00 Green
2:21 Orange
2:50 Pink
3:20 Purple
3:50 Red
4:27 Grey
5:03 Teal
5:41 Yellow
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[@majajamie]

I'd buy a sample pack of these! (you could call them "Drew's Hues" 😉)

[@garrettjoest5921]

I would too

[@fountainpenandpaper1379]

Yes please! This would be a great sample pack!

[@kurisquare]

+1 to Drew's Hues

[@staceysantos4564]

Please consider this! This is a great idea!

[@leumas75]

Could NOT read this comment without reading it to the tune of “Blues Clues.” Damn you!!!!!

[@diabolicallink]

I’d love to see a pack of samples of these for sale, I’d totally get a set of them!

[@bestthingeverbyjenn]

I second this!

[@S.L._]

I third it! And I'd love to see lists and/or sample packs for other employees, too!

[@bestthingeverbyjenn]

@@S.L._ yes!!

[@lifeasme]

That’s a great idea!

[@debramoss2267]

Me too! If you are in the UK, Fountain Pens UK have a swap and share sister group. I don't think I know which sister to swap, though... I do like ink...🤔

[@vivianamp2003]

I love Drew’s energy in these kind of videos

[@annabananabread9773]

Oh my goodness that Lilac color is gorgeous. I don’t usually choose the super saturated inks, but that Lilac is one I think I would go for

[@ichirofakename]

Some thoughts: 1. Don't write with true yellow inks, they are unreadable; use one with a touch of orange, as recommended here. But when drawing, a true yellow is just the ticket. My choice is Sailor Storia Spotlight. 2. Noodler's Baystate Blue is the top blue. 3. My experience using Noodler's Southwest Sunset is much less exciting then many online commenters'. However it is still very useful and currently my go-to orange. Next bottle will be Noodler's Habanero. Throatier. 4. All blacks are just fine. Differences detected via side-by-side comparison disappear in the real world. 5. I don't understand brown, purple, or green. But I do like to use all these colors in near-black tones, like Platinum Classic Sepia Black, Sailor Ink Studio 453, and Noodler's Zhivago. I need to explore the lighter and brighter tones more. 6. This video is a perfect demonstration that the way an ink looks swatched is NOT the same it looks coming out of a pen. This is even more true with fountain pens, rather than the glass pen used here. Swatches are useless, deceptive, beautiful, and fun. 7. Some colors don't show up accurately on one's home monitor. Opinionated talking and verbal comparisons are much more useful. 8. Thanks for another quality video.

[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

I would love a video of blues! I’m in the market for some true blues… !

[@christopherbarton7732]

I prefer Habanero. It has great sheen. For yellow, I've enjoyed the mahatma gandi ink...but it's mostly a sketch ink for me, not a "writer" ink.

[@michaelmotz3228]

My favorite orange is Diamine Pumpkin. It gleams! I stocked up on my favorite brown, Pilot Iroshizuki Tsukushi, after they announced they were discontinuing it. It's really lovely. Have you tried Herbin Lierre Sauvage? It's a beautiful green, as is Noodler's Gruene Cactus. Finally, I have dedicated a pen to Noodler's Baystate Blue, although I'm also a huge fan of Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki. So many great options!

[@idebk]

You are definitely spot on with the Baystate Blue !

[@ichirofakename]

@@idebk I am a Baystate Boi.

[@mushroom4713]

A sample pack of these inks would be great!

[@JoeyTrejo10]

I agree!

[@luvnmyjesus]

I was coming to the comment section to say the same thing!

[@cgthms]

Amen

[@DavZell]

Will there be a sampler set?! Free to the first people to suggest it, of course!

[@Gouletpens]

We shall see! Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@bestthingeverbyjenn]

1st of all, Drew it was so nice to see you at the D.C. Pen Show!! Thank you for letting me fangirl a bit 😂 and thank you for being here for us! We totally appreciate you. Please let Brian know that we appreciate him too, and I'm glad he's taking the time to put his family first because that's so important. Now the inks - great list! I LOVE DeAtramemtis Document Violet. My favorite gray is Monteverde Smoke Noir. In fact I'm going to be ordering that and using my birthday coupon 😊. Write on!

[@Gouletpens]

It was awesome finally getting to meet you too, Jenn! - Drew

[@ZolaneG]

Thank you so much for this video and list of your favorite colors in each category! I've been eagerly awaiting your choices!! Now I have some beautiful inks to try that, in some cases, had slipped through my radar :) Always delightful fun watching your videos and so appreciate your time and care in creating them. I agree with other commenters that your choices would be a wonderful curated sample collection!

[@orchiddeerdalomba2434]

Thank you so much for the gift of this list. I love all the choices you've highlighted here. Excited to dive in. Hopefully I can find a way to sample them all through your store.

[@pbsnoosk13]

Thank you, Drew!!! Saving this list for future purchases.

[@kurisquare]

The only ink I've tried in this video is Carbon Black...I only have it in cartridges for my Preppy, but I really need to upgrade to a bottle!! SUCH a good ink for work. Also, I love to see more of Drew's arbitrary rules!! lately I've been overwhelmed with having too many pens inked, so I'm planning to go with the 3-pen rule for a while to keep things simple :-)

[@Gouletpens]

My life would be chaos without my arbitrary rules! Haha! - Drew

[@TimmerH]

What a difficult task! Kudos to making choices. I'd love to see a best palette of water resistant colors, since *some* water resistance is an absolute must for me. So many beautiful colors can't take even a little raindrop or two.

[@Gouletpens]

Yes! It's an intimidating question! A few months from now I'm sure I'll change my mind! - Drew

[@MPFConservation]

Easy... Only two companies do TRUE waterproof inks and that is DeAtramentis Document (great colors) and Super5 inks.

[@cathiescott7382]

Quite a few Noodler’s inks are waterproof

[@stopaskingmedumbquestions]

Thank you for making the set purchasable on the site!! Its so fabulous. I might add that to my next order. I

[@lotgc]

Coming back to this video again to see your brown ink recommendation because I've found that I too have an affinity for brown ink. It's more of a "relaxed" color, but still looks quite professional and isn't as hard on the eyes as plain black. I'll definitely have to try the chocolate ink out!

[@annoxelia5440]

Great choices Drew!

[@christoslianos9329]

It is such a nice video and the speaker has done such a great work and was so involved and descriptive that I couldn't get my eyes of until the end!

[@30Maripily]

This is the video I needed, definitely adding to my wish list! Thank you Drew for the awesome video.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the kind words, Marian! - Drew

[@francisfaustino]

I agree with you on tsutsuji! I'm not too big on pinks and reds but after trying a sample of tsutsuji months ago, I've been meaning to get a full bottle of it.

[@mattiegonzalez2817]

I gasped when you named De Atramentis Lilac the best purple, it’s been one of my favorites for the longest time and it was my first bottled ink!! So happy to see it get love, it’s a beautiful shade and it’s scented to boot! I really love lilacs too, so this is an ink very close to my heart

[@Gouletpens]

It surprised me! I wouldn't have discovered it if I hadn't done this video! - Drew

[@onegoodmichael]

Great video. You speak so well. And the work that went into this was, surely, crazy!

[@Gouletpens]

That's kind of you to say, Michael! - Drew

[@tigerhunter8878]

Personally, I like pigment inks. I want my writings to last a life time. And I love black-grey-blue’s; my pick is Sailor Souboku. Love this ink.

[@Chris-gp2ft]

Makes so much fun to follow your reviews! Go on!

[@MrCliffg88]

Excellent selections and superb presentation. Well done! You've sold me on De Atramentis Lilac and Rorher & Klinger Helianthus!

[@joanwerthman4116]

This is terrifically useful. Thank you.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

Cool topic. And very well done, Drew. Mine are: Aurora Black Visconti Blue Aurora Orange Sheaffer Skrip Red Sailor Tokiwa-Matsu (Green) Montblanc Lavender Purple Montblanc Toffee Brown Sailor Shikiori Yama Dori (Teal) Sheaffer Skrip Turquoise I have three yellow pens, but no yellow ink. Two pink pens, no pink ink. The closest is the magenta Pilot Iro Yama-Budo.

[@inksplat]

Gris de Houle is my favorite grey so I was very pleased to see it on the list 😊 fun stuff!

[@tootsfour956]

Drew this is a great video!!! I think you picks are "write" on. I plan on try these choices. Thank you Drew. BLESSINGS

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks a bunch! - Drew

[@Mythosidhe]

Great list! De Atramentis makes SO many amazing purples I don't think I could narrow it down to just one, but Lilac is a killer choice, can't go wrong there 💜I'm only *just* starting to venture into yellow, orange, and brown inks (planning an autumnal revamp of my journaling setup 🍂), so I really appreciate those recommendations in particular.

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

I like the video imagery of each ink sample. Those close ups grabbed my attention. I plan to buy samples of all those inks.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@jackjstrange]

So VERY well written!!! Wow! 😀

[@Enthusiasticallydawn]

I loved this video! Thank you! Practical and funny.

[@katycukibabi]

As a follow up to this video I would love to see a grungy rainbow best shades!

[@josem.4312]

An entertaining, witty and informative video...keep up the great videos Goulet Pen Co.!

[@managingmarlys]

Wow great video as always you are always serving these nuggets of information that fills our plates. Was just looking at yellow inks last week did not one across this one here or the lilac. They are on my list! Thanks so much

[@Gouletpens]

Thank you so much for the kind words! - Drew

[@reenathomas4922]

Thus was the best, Drew!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks, Reena! - Drew

[@T_B1]

The glass pen was very satisfying and cool to watch. I liked the different range of brands and colours. Great content as always!

[@Gouletpens]

Glass pens are great for playing with ink! - Drew

[@slowfootlabeef704]

I love the diamine chocolate because it's not a reddish brown, very hard to find!

[@nkhasselriis]

Next, you should do best SHIMMER inks in every colour! Edit: saw the one shimmer for teal, but I want an all-shimmer video :P

[@S.L._]

I agree! I'd love to see all shimmer, all sheening, all heavy shaders, and all water resistant videos!

[@alisonthepastor]

Yes!!!!

[@mrcat3493]

So many great picks. I am a huge purple fan and still haven’t found the “perfect purple”. I’ll have to give Lilac a try.

[@ben501st]

If you're a fan of "royal" purples, Noodler's Bay State Concord Grape is pretty spot on.

[@twocorgis9758]

Drew, some great selections that I haven’t tried! Especially the Lilac. I have been looking for a yellow that can actually be read so I will be trying the Helianthus also! It was great meeting and chatting with you at the DC Show! Wasn’t Azizah’s Inky Messes/Kakamori class fun! Corgi on, Corgi strong!!! 🐾🐾

[@fairreviews5263]

I tend to follow your suggestions as I also enjoy UEF nibs and I think these suggestionswould do well in F nib pens. I'm going to shop for the Drew's Hues now!😉

[@kephrarubin]

Been trying to find a good yellow! Thank you

[@bryanfletcher-nz8229]

What a great video; my previous favourite Orange was Sailor Gentle Ink Apricot, I think it is discontinued and I can't find it now, so Drew's choice is going into my shopping cart! Keep 'em coming!

[@patoeme]

I love that yellow , so bright 🌞🌞

[@journalingwithjessica]

I agree with most of the comments I’d definitely buy a sample pack with all of these inks! I’m already thinking to get a few of them in my next order.

[@Gouletpens]

We would, if we could keep them all in stock! - Drew

[@tamantha]

Ty for the recommendation! I ordered my own pilot tsutsuji ink and i cant wait to use it! Other pinks are just too bright but reds are too dark. This looks like a good between 😊

[@ameliabuns4058]

Autumn oak and amazing amethyst are great too. The best bluer for me is beau ocean.

[@lotgc]

HOLY CRAP that helianthus yellow is gorgeous! 🤩🤩🤩 I just bought some of Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-yake orange, But if I knew about the helianthus beforehand I would have bought some! I'll definitely have to get some of that noodler's southwest sunset too.

[@BMad-we6qf]

I had to pick a new ink for an empty pen this week and despite having over 20, many I have not tried yet, it was a real struggle. I persevered with de Atramentis Green-Copper, but this list has highlighted holes in my collection and some great options for fill them, like Helianthus!

[@caddywampus]

What a fun list! I'm going to have to try a brown and purple, even a pink, for variety 😁. I'm usually a Diamine presidential blue most days but the colours shown are just wonderful.

[@Gouletpens]

Presidential Blue is GREAT! Underrated, I think! - Drew

[@taccora]

Okay, you get my vote and thumbs up just for choosing my favorite black. It may not be the darkest (I heard that title goes to Aurora's black), but it is dark enough, dries quickly, and is waterproof so I can highlight over it.

[@MummyBrown]

That chocolate brown is glorious!

[@michaelchavez9216]

Thanks, Drew! Nice chatting with you at the SF Pen show. Thanks for the PenCast sticker!

[@Sonicman415]

Excellent job. The humor is my favorite part. Always. Rhorer and Klingner - Solferino is perfectly placed between purple and magenta. Amazing De Atramentis has so many great colors, Alexander Hamilton being one of them. I also love Petrol, a deeper mid tone green w a little blue in it. Diamine, gotta give it to Monboddos Hat, deep reddish purple. So yummy. Bilberry is also a favorite of mine, deep purple/blue w some nice sheen. Iroshizuku, Jurojin is my favorite and it was LE.. anyway, I love asa gao, medium blue.. bullseye. Robert Oster, Fire and Ice.. medium deep teal w a red sheen. Pilot, Blue Black, really it’s more blue, but so simple and beautiful, well behaved and inexpensive. Love. Private Reserve, Ebony Green.. deep, green, lush.. stunning. Fun vid! Thank you. I’ve been eyeing Tsutsuji… must try it.

[@rohankhanna4348]

DREWWW YOU MADE THE VIDEO I ASKED FOR!!!!! I NEVER REALIZED. I had asked for a multiple color ink collection with different brands/different bottles hehe. Thank you for this !!!

[@Gouletpens]

Yay! Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@heathergleiser]

Spearmint is so pretty! Will have to get it when I run out of Diamine Green Black, which I love.

[@Gouletpens]

OoohhhhI LOVE Diamine Green Black! - Drew

[@fmbrownie2916]

Thank you for sharing. I am gonna pick up a few.

[@jacksonsardello3959]

Matador reminds me of my teacher's red pen slashing through all of my childhood homework. I think that's why I prefer the less vibrant oxblood.

[@TJ-Lalala]

Ooo this was a brilliant list!! I would love to see you delve into a list surrounding your favorite pink inks?

[@HighWideandHandsome]

They covered this in a recent PenCast.

[@Gouletpens]

Yes, Diamine Hope Pink ended up being my other favorite! - Drew

[@TJ-Lalala]

@@Gouletpens brilliant will be checking this diamine colour out! Thank youu

[@homocannibals309]

oooooh that grey is so pretty. theyre sometimes hard for me to read but its super legible and still gray, like it doesnt lean too hard into black.

[@Gouletpens]

My thoughts as well! Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@ronr9423]

I’m going to pick up a few of these especially the teal you recommend (I LOVE TEAL and blue)

[@a22lotti]

Blue York 😂 love it!

[@maggiecampton-jones8383]

For the best red you really should be try Van Dieman's Night Owl, it is the most beautiful red that is lovely to write with and gives great coverage.

[@MightyMonk360]

“NOT A BAD LIST, NOT A BAD LIST AT ALL.”🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NaqibStat]

Loving the energy. Chuckled at the Brian Gu..Goulet part 😂

[@Donna_G]

If you consider the split primary color wheel is made up of warm and cool versions of the three primary colors, it is possible by adding in just a few other pigments, a person can mix just about any color. But, the convenience of having premixed paint is nothing to scoff. When I first started with watercolors I purchased a set of 15 ml tubes of Daniel Smith's watercolors. The sect came with 7 tubes of paint and I spent a lot of time mixing colors. I have heard that DeAtramentis inks are manufactured so that they can mixed and mingled to form different colors. Are there other brands of ink that can do the same thing? Color is such a fascinating topic.

[@S.L._]

The De Atramentis Document Series inks are designed to be able to be mixed with each other! If you do it, I recommend only mixing a little at a time, writing down the amount/ratios of each that you mixed, and buying De Atramentis Document White and their diultion liquid for mixing, along with a clear ink shot, empty vials, and pipettes.

[@jamesfahey7188]

I loved that video. Excellent use of language there!

[@Gouletpens]

Haha thanks, James! - Drew

[@mcgoo721]

Oh that green. I knew I wanted a fun color but couldn't pick. Green wasn't even on my radar, but that one was gorgeous.

[@TJPruitt]

My favorite blue is Diamine Prussian Blue. It is also my favorite ink overall. It could only be better if it was waterproof.

[@sushanart]

I missed the J. Herbin "Emeraude de Chivor". De Atramentis lilac ink looks amazing. Have to try that! 😍

[@howdidthisgethere119]

I think I agree with this totally subjective definitive color selection. Those are the ink colors I would choose as a representative sample of each color (except gray). Today's ink is Noodler's Habenero. It's vibrant enough to stand out against the black ink on my pages at work, but dark enough to remain legible. ...now if I could just get my EF nib tuned the way I like it...

[@staceysantos4564]

Yay ink videoooo!!!

[@Gouletpens]

Yes! I've got another one coming as well! - Drew

[@HighWideandHandsome]

What a coincidence! It happens that I have Horizon Blue in one of my Preppys because it was a random ink sample in my last order. I wonder if Drew picked it out himself... 🤔

[@lacycrowe7342]

I love color when I write but am not familiar with the different brands and what they offer. This is a great starting point. Thank you.

[@Amyduckie]

Ooooo so many good colours, that Horizon Blue and Helianthus look absolutely incredible. Now mine! TWSBI Black Diamine Majestic Blue Diamine Ochre Diamine Tropical Green Sailor Kin-Mokusei (I have and love Southwest Sunset, but Sailor edges it out for me, and it sheens!) Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Budo Thornton's Luxury Goods Purple Diamine Red Dragon Noodler's Lexington Gray Robert Oster Lake of Fire Haven't used a legible yellow yet, definitely want Helianthus now! Lol.

[@michaelmotz3228]

Diamine Red Dragon is the bomb! I always have a pen inked up with it.

[@Amyduckie]

@@michaelmotz3228 I just got my bottle and I’m really enjoying it.

[@RageBeanInc]

My preferred teal tone ink is Diamine Steel Blue.

[@ajarofpotential]

😂 fantastic video and a great list. Love your style!

[@bjones3622]

I have just discovered (and adore!) a Blue ink by Van Dieman's from their latest line called "Moonflower Blue" such a beautiful colour. I wish Goulet Pens would carry Van Diemans because they do have some beautiful inks AND I could get all of my inks in one place - ok, I admit it, I am an Ink Octopus, I love multiple different brands.

[@S.L._]

I wish they carried Van Dieman's, too! And also the states inks from Colorverse, and Birmingham (though I don't even know if Birmingham sells to retailers). I'm so glad they picked up Ferris Wheel Press, though.

[@michaelmotz3228]

Great video, Drew! You always brighten my day. I have all those inks in my collection except Platinum Carbon Black and De Atramentis Lilac. (sigh) Now I'll have to get those! I am curious regarding what your favorite burgundy might be, and if you personally distinguish between teal and turquoise? For my gray, I favor Pelikan Edelstein Moonstone, which I loaded up on after Goulet Pen Company discounted it 50%. Thanks again!

[@Gouletpens]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you, Michael! - Drew

[@Juggernaut0019]

I watched this vid a few days back because I wanted to branch out from the mix of blue inks I had, the private reserve spearmint is a game changer! Trying to get it into my Montblanc and Pelicans as soon as I use up the current inks in them 😂😵‍💫

[@aresaurelian]

Legible bright yellow inks? Just use a black carbon paper. Beautiful. Nice choices of colors there Drew. Thank you.

[@mygracecottage]

How can ink colour descriptions or perhaps the delivery make me spit out my tea laughing! Thanks loved it and learned a lot………cheers from 🇨🇦

[@ghostyplans]

I love the Pilot Kosumoso for pink, but I haven’t tried the one you suggested!

[@ZiaLinkInk]

I know Drew was planning this for a while... NICELY DONE! 🖋 Highly enjoyable, and the idea of a sample set is superb! THX! 🖖🧇

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks, Jami! - Drew

[@savasbakkal]

I've bought Lamy Vista today, my first fountain pen. I'll buy a second one soon. Which one do you suggest?

[@masonr1666]

Agreed. Horizon Blue is a fantastic blue, I just wish it didn't clock my pen so much.

[@paulmchugh1430]

Really good selection but I have none of these color versions, which is not surprising as you mentioned there are hundreds of not thousands of inks available. My #1 criteria is how fast does it dry. Being left handed makes this a priority as I tend to smear my inks. So, if you want you could start a list of inks for left handed writers. Here are some of my choices. Black - Aurora Black. Maybe not the most vibrant ink but it is dark and dries quickly. Blue - Private Reserve American Blue or Diamine Regency Blue. For dryness the American Blue is tops. But for deep rich color, the Regency Blue is, well, regal and dries pretty quickly. Red - Diamine Oxblood. Hands down a deep color and surprisingly fast drying. Brown - Private Reserve Chocolat is the winner. It is dark and OMG, fast drying. Green - Conklin Kelly Green is still being examined. It dries quickly, depending on the paper being used.

[@SusanMJB45]

Well done Drew. Now... we need a sample pack for purchase please. But first.... you'd better stock up on all of these. The sample pack will be very popular !!!

[@nukadog1969]

PR Tanzanite has taken over my blurple range completely, though I'd love a permanent ink in the colorway.

[@paritoshdabral2946]

Hello! Thanks for this video. The music just rocks 💯👍🏽 Would have loved to see bsb as the mayor of blue York City and pelikan brown as boss of brown.

[@peoplevrobot]

A blue black recommendation would have been great. My favorite is Graf von Faber Castell Midnight.

[@Draxl2309]

This is a great video and I definitely want to try some of these inks, here is my current favorite list for each color. Black - Platinum Carbon Black Blue - Private Reserve DC Supershow Blue or Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Brown - SBRE Brown Green - Graf Von Faber Castell -Moss Green Orange - Diamine Pumpkin Pink - I don't have any pink inks, no opinion, I will say Tsutsuji is beautiful Purple - Waterman Tender Purple or Lamy Crystal Azurite (Darker Purple) Red - Rohrer & Klingner - Morinda Gray - Diamine Earl Gray Teal - J. Herbin Emerald of Chicken Yellow - Ferris Wheel Press Buttered Popcorn My exposure to inks is somewhat limited as I've only been in the hobby a few months, so this is my current list!

[@rakusilver4268]

I agree with you Drew on some of your picks and this is my virtual color wheel of favorite inks. Some are just favorite colors and some just “happen” to match or complement favorite pen body colors. 😎 Private Reserve - Avocado Diamine - Chocolate Brown - Marine - Blue Velvet - Terracotta - Honey Burst - Burgundy Royale - 1864 Blue Black (my “black”) - Grey Lamy - Turquoise Pilot Iroshizuku - Tsutsuji

[@eruannecalie]

Good list! I agree with your choices, especially on Diamine Chocolate Brown, Matador, and R&K Helianthus. I have decided I am now your fan 😅 Write on 🖋

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for watching! - Drew

[@kinslowrainer3982]

Nice! These are surprisingly informative, not to mention fun, videos. I really liked your black, blue, and orange selections! I have a suggestion: a water-resistant version (they don't have to be 100% waterproof, though), but three inks for each color, ranging from a lighter shade, a middle-of-the-road shade (sort of like what you did here), and a darker shade. That way you can catch some colors that were overlooked, like turquoise, blue-black, bright red, dark green, maroon/burgundy/garnet, and powder blue. Pink, orange, and yellow may be the hardest to do, so maybe just do one or two inks for each if three is too difficult. Keep up the good work!

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the suggestion, and for the kind words! - Drew

[@kinslowrainer3982]

@@Gouletpens At the risk of presuming too much, it would be nice if such a video, should it ever get made, not include more than one Noodler's ink per color family. Nathan has done a lot for raising the bar of ink properties, but other companies need to benefit from their own research and forrays into the world of permanent ink. Also, Noodler's can be somewhat controversial, so it would be a good idea to limit any potential backlash.

[@luisgandara648]

Yey! guess I'm trying new inks. Thanks Drew. And when my wife ask Why? I'say Drew make me do it. 😁

[@Gouletpens]

You can blame, me - that's ok! - Drew

[@SamBrownMusic]

I don't always comment on KZbin videos, but when I do, it's for goulet pens. Good job and thank you.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks so much, Sam! - Drew

[@SamBrownMusic]

@@Gouletpens Sincerely, thank you I enjoy your enthusiasm and you're good at what you do. Much appreciated. Cheers

[@eddiecandelaria8691]

Nicely done Drew. My favorite inks in each color... Aurora black Noodlers tsvetayeva ( Red ) Parker penman sapphire Parker penmen emerald Diamine ancient copper Lamy dark lilac Diamine pumpkin Montblanc 90th anniversary grey Noodlers air corps ( blue/black) Mont Blanc Moctezuma pierced sky ( turquoise) And kwz honey ( yellow ).

[@AlsatianJenn]

Drew: "....I started doing the thing that I do, when I'm paralyzed by options.... I start creating arbitrary rules and restrictions for myself." lmaooooo 😄😄😄 🙋‍♀

[@Gouletpens]

Super necessary! - Drew