Noodler's Ink "Grinch Garnet" Limited Release! (Bonus Giveaway!)

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • *Giveaway is closed and the winner will be announced Christmas morning!
    I had the luck to get my hands on the Noodler's Ink special release "Grinch Garnet" fountain pen ink! I believe this is a release of only 288 bottles! Having these Grinch inspired inks is a fun addition to my collection and I hope they continue this next year! This ink is more of a pink than I was expecting, but shows up darker red with different applications and paper tones. I decided to try the ink in my Pilot Custom Heritage SE in Blue Marble with the "Fine" nib. I love the consistency of the flow for this ink. I quite like the color and will probably look for ways to use it as an everyday ink for a few weeks to change up my boring blacks a bit!
    I will be giving away one bottle of Noodler's "Grinch Garnet" ink to one lucky winner!
    1. Just comment about your favorite ink below!
    2. The contest runs through Christmas Eve, December 24th 2023.
    3. I will tag the winner in the comment section to notify.
    This contest is given by me and is not sponsored in anyway.
    Supplies Used:
    Pilot Custom Heritage SE in Blue Marble (Fine Nib)
    Tomoe River Paper Notebook
    Onion Skin Paper Notepad

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  • @curatedavalon
    @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway! I will enjoy reading your comments over the holiday. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning! Merry Christmas!

  • @dalpalgal
    @dalpalgal 10 місяців тому +5

    I kind of jumped when you did the first squirt from the syringe with needle removed! How satisfying to see it spray, though. I have not really seen anyone "splat" quite like that!!! Quite fun. I have been loving my Pelikan M200 quite a bit lately. Broad nib and deliciously smooth.

  • @robmc120
    @robmc120 10 місяців тому +6

    Thanks for your generosity! Noodler's is my favorite brand, particularly Air Corp Blue Black, such economic value, patriotism in his naming other ones, etc. May the triune God bless you always!

  • @InkDiaries
    @InkDiaries 10 місяців тому +3

    My favorite fountain pen is my Esterbrook Estie Botanical Garden with Pilot Iroshizuku Sui-Gyoku (emerald green) ink. I just keep going back to that pen and ink combo💚
    Thank you for offering a giveaway! 😊

  • @empbizpres
    @empbizpres 10 місяців тому +2

    My grandfather gave me my first fountain pen when I was nine-his Sheaffer with a transparent green barrel and chrome-look metal cap. Not to be outdone, my grandmother then gave me hers-a clear barrel with metal cap. I felt SO rich, even though anyone could buy these for about a dollar at a five and ten. And, even though I’ve been collecting fountain pens for about 45 years now and have some real gems, these two are still my favorites. Happy holidays, and thank you for your thoughtful reviews.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      That is such a neat story. What a cool grandfather!

  • @shannonmariehauck
    @shannonmariehauck 10 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been using fountain pens for about forty years now. I discovered them as a child and just thought they were neat. I recently purchased my first dip pens, Pilot’s iro-utsushi, and they are ridiculously fun! I use a bunch of inks regularly including noodler’s red-black, hawthorn’s scarlet, southwest sunset, and heart of darkness.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Congrats! Sounds like a good time!

  • @user-gl5ld9vm7i
    @user-gl5ld9vm7i 10 місяців тому +6

    I love your dedication and commitment to doing these wonderful daily videos, Logan 😊.
    My absolute favorite current pen is my Pilot Vanishing Point stripes, just like yours!!

  • @storge306
    @storge306 10 місяців тому +2

    Not a Competition Entry
    Thank you for showing us, Logan. Your ink reviews are great to watch. 🤩 I especially like seeing the inks on different paper and the writing samples.
    I love the name of this ink!!!
    (Same with the Inkvent "Bah Humbug" and I cannot wait for that to be readily available so I get my own bottle).

  • @colin781
    @colin781 10 місяців тому +3

    An unexpected hue of red for Christmas! Very interesting. Lately I've been stuck using almost exclusively Platinum Carbon Black ink for it's fully waterproof properties, and it makes me miss my Noodler's Heart of Darkness so much. I love a matte "chalky" ink as opposed to a shiny "lackered" one. I don't hear many people talk about that aspect of an ink but the feel on the paper is so distinct to me

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I actually don't own a bottle of Platinum Carbon Black and I'm ashamed to say it! I bum it off my sister when I need some! Great ink.

  • @managingmarlys
    @managingmarlys 10 місяців тому +2

    I think my favorite thing about fountain pens are the color options for inks. I am learning more and more about them and your channel along with others help me to understand what I feel when writing qith a fountain pen. Like the other day I felt dryness for the first time and because of you guys I knew that was what I was feeling

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      It is a feeling! You can see a little but definitely a feeling. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel.

  • @polishedinbrooklyn7401
    @polishedinbrooklyn7401 10 місяців тому +2

    Love the pink tone. My favorite type of red. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

  • @alans192
    @alans192 10 місяців тому +2

    That is a very nice red. My favorite color at the moment is a noodle exclusiveblue blue-black form a fountain pen store by me. What I like about it is this blue black is the same color of ink that people would sign their name in when they arrived at Ellis Island.
    (edit: voice to text made a mistake)

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      I do love Noodler's exclusives!

  • @Infamus21626
    @Infamus21626 10 місяців тому +2

    I really enjoy how you demonstrate how inks look. I’ve only been using fountain pen for a few months. I expressed interest in them and a coworker gave me a Lamy and a Kaweco sport, and said I could have them if I could get them to work. I went to Micheal’s to buy ink. I found this nice black and it didn’t work very well in the Lamy. I bought India ink not knowing it wasn’t made for fountain pens😬 I now have a sample of pilot Yama guri in it and it writes so much better😊
    This is a very beautiful red/pink ink, thank you for showing it to us.

  • @NM-oq7jp
    @NM-oq7jp 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for doing a review of this! Been a huge fan of Noodler's for some time now. I would say my favorite ink this year would be Noodler's Golden Brown. Lovely shading.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @taiko7225
    @taiko7225 10 місяців тому +3

    Not commenting to enter your give-away, just that I think it's very thoughtful and generous of you - and love that Noodler's continues to release new inks.

  • @greatlakescruiser5720
    @greatlakescruiser5720 10 місяців тому +2

    Logan, thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I have recently started to experiment with specialty nib grinds and have found that I like the Architect grind best.

  • @MummyBrown
    @MummyBrown 10 місяців тому +2

    BEAUTIFUL!! Noodler’s always brings it with the cool concepts. It’s a shame that more people don’t bother with Noodler’s. I guess there are so much more shiny new brands out there. Thanks for sharing this one with us, Logan. I need to see if I can grab one of these for myself now 😊 Red inks are my jam!
    My favorite ink right now is Diamine Ghost. I love mixing my own colors and Ghost looks so cool with a smidge of another color in it. My favorite fountain pen of the moment is my grey Pelikan m150.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Ooooo I haven't looked into "Ghost" yet. I'll have to take a look!

  • @lisajoyner8346
    @lisajoyner8346 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the Chance I have been loving my Ferris Wheel Press Inks. Merry Christmas

  • @ReformedPiper
    @ReformedPiper 10 місяців тому +3

    My favorite ink lately has been Noodler's Stockyard Signature. Goes great with my TWSBI Eco Indigo. Thank you for posting this video and letting us see the color!

  • @haschenkonig
    @haschenkonig 10 місяців тому +1

    I loved the way you swatched this ! My Twisbi Diamond 580 in Iris is my favorite and most reliable as well as my first fountain pen. I started by FR journey just this year and it has been wonderful. I would have to say the Lamy Crystal line is some of my favorite inks as well as the ones from Organics Studio.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I have tried a few of the organics studio and have loved them!

  • @coveygroff
    @coveygroff 10 місяців тому +1

    My go to everyday ink is Noodler's Apache Sunset. I just can't get enough of the heavy shading.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      You are the winner of the Noodler's Ink! Thr easiest way to get in touch with me is through Instagram but if you don't have an account we can work something else out. I'll need a name and address to ship to. And I'm pretty sure you don't want to comment that here! Thanks so much for entering and have a Merry Christmas!

    • @coveygroff
      @coveygroff 9 місяців тому

      @@curatedavalon Thank you! I've messaged you on Instagram

    • @coveygroff
      @coveygroff 3 місяці тому

      Wonderful!

  • @jessicachavez7783
    @jessicachavez7783 10 місяців тому +2

    I love your swatch videos. It allows us the see the colors before we make that plunge. I don’t own one single red ink. 🤔 Been on a kick exploring Birmingham Pen Co inks lately. And pocket pens are my fav. That’s my fountain pen life in a nutshell. 😂

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I'm glad it's helpful! One of my most used reds is Diamine "Writer's Blood." I just love it!

  • @TheOldRedBike
    @TheOldRedBike 10 місяців тому +1

    What a fun surprise in the midst of Inkvent! Garnet is an apt name for that lovely color. My favorite ink right now (using in bullet journal and for Christmas cards) is Birmingham Pen Co. 'Kentucky Bluegrass' but I'm also using Diamine 'Evergreen' and Noodler's '(Kiowa)Pecan'... a carryover from autumn that is still intriguing me. Merry Christmas!

  • @Below20Below
    @Below20Below 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! My favorite ink as of late as actually been Visconti Green currently. It has this amazing purple sheen that has been captivating me for the past few months.

  • @afongen
    @afongen 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the review! After waiting on tenterhooks for its release, I picked up a bottle of this the other day and have it inked in two pens (fine and a medium-leaning fine nib). It's pinker than I would normally like in a red, but I'm still very much enjoying writing with this ink. Very wet, good flow, a delightfully rich color when it's still wet on the page. Since I haven't found it to be the fastest dryer, that's actually quite a long time. :) (It's not that long, just longer than the other Noodler's reds I've been using lately.)
    I don't need to be included in the giveaway, but thank you for your generosity in offering one!

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Understandable on the drying time. After using it for a bit now, I noticed it does take longer to dry.

  • @abiewaltz1209
    @abiewaltz1209 10 місяців тому +1

    This color is stunning!
    I'm a sucker for the olive/yellow/brown inks! Too many to have a favorite 😂

  • @gv0861
    @gv0861 10 місяців тому +2

    Noodler inks are my favorite inks. Blue Black and Heart of Darkness are my top two. I really enjoy using them on a rotating basis in my TWSBI . Nice video, 🙂

  • @bootsmama1027
    @bootsmama1027 10 місяців тому +4

    That is a very pretty ink. My current favorite ink is Charoite from Monteverde, but tomorrow it could be a very different color. It seems like a lot of people online don’t really talk about Noodler’s inks anymore. I love his purples. It’s hard to believe Noodler’s is done all by one person.

    • @lynnconroy8
      @lynnconroy8 10 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow, I had no idea. I was thinking a huge conglomerate. Lolol. I agree, the inks are trustworthy and beautiful.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      It is incredible!

  • @sandraharrison4739
    @sandraharrison4739 10 місяців тому +1

    LOVE this color and have nothing even close... wow!!!

  • @johntoledo4438
    @johntoledo4438 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow! That's very nice of you. I do like a nice red ink. I don't stick with a single pen for more than a fill or two but I do love wet, fine, Bock nibs.

  • @blacksheep1194
    @blacksheep1194 10 місяців тому +1

    I've been using ALL the Golden Beryl for the holidays. Love it!

  • @SoniaCordova498
    @SoniaCordova498 10 місяців тому +1

    What a pretty color! My current favorite ink is probably TWSBI ink in Grape. Loving the purple's at the moment. Thank you for the giveaway! Merry Christmas 🎄

  • @edgars.rainesjr.3184
    @edgars.rainesjr.3184 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful ink with us; I really do like the color and the shading. That would be a beautiful ink to use in addressing Christmas cards. That should be great for using in my Parker 75 pen with a Large Italic nib.

  • @gartmeister3294
    @gartmeister3294 10 місяців тому +2

    Wow, I did not think that this would be that colour at all! Have spent all week with my class drawing Grinch pictures EVERYWHERE, guess I'm brain washed into thinking green 😂🎄

  • @drummerz6071
    @drummerz6071 10 місяців тому +1

    that's a very HOT red/pink! love it

  • @williamcatalano1762
    @williamcatalano1762 10 місяців тому +1

    Just ordered this last night from Dromgoole's. I was worried it was going to be too close to Robert Oster Old Book Smell or Diamine Oxblood. Glad it's a different shade of red than anything I have! Happy Holidays Logan!!! :)

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Hope you enjoy it! Happy New Year!

  • @gregcooper8466
    @gregcooper8466 10 місяців тому +1

    Hi Logan! I like that ink! It has some nice shading in it. In regard to telling you something about fountain pens, I've been working on "penabling" some of my coworkers lately. It's been fun telling them about pens and inks, and I've lent out some of my pens (not the most expensive ones) to have them try out the fp experience. I'm finding I'm enjoying having others try out pens almost as much as I enjoy using them myself! My favourite inks lately have been Colorverse Martian and DeAtrimentis Blackberry!

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Very nice! We should "penable" as much as we can! Lol

  • @ccahua
    @ccahua 10 місяців тому +1

    Great find! Intense pink was a surprise, not grinching as more pinks are a good thing especially if there is some Noodler's permanence. Graf von Faber-Castell Yozakura Cherry Blossom ink and Pilot Iroshizuku Hana-Ikada have been in and out of my cart but a bit lighter than Goldilocks and still looking for the right pen. BTW your voice is great for a podcast. Happy Holidays!

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! That is such an amazing compliment!

  • @justa24
    @justa24 10 місяців тому +2

    I love last years inkvent solar storm, it’s perfect for writing at work whilst still having some shimmer and colour

  • @CameraCapers
    @CameraCapers 10 місяців тому +2

    My daily ink is Noodler’s Heart of Darkness. My signature ink is Noodler’s 54th Massachusetts. I also use Noodler’s Polar Inks when I am writing outdoors in the winter. I’ve never had a fun color like this. Just the basics.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      I had just the basics for a long time. Then I got bit by the color bug!

  • @bethcunningham4346
    @bethcunningham4346 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite fountain pen has been a Navhalur Original Plus inked with Pilot Kon peki. I have been enjoying other pens, too, but this is my working pen and ink combination. Happy holidays!!! 🎄

  • @giuseppelosurdo7599
    @giuseppelosurdo7599 10 місяців тому +2

    It’s quite an interesting pink tone! My favorite ink is Montblanc Irish green

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I haven't tried that one! It must be gorgeous.

  • @lynnconroy8
    @lynnconroy8 10 місяців тому +2

    My favorite general ink is the one you like, Rome burning. I had no idea how much I’d like that ink. I love the browns, but we all know that color is only part of ink love. Lolol. My favorite fancy ink, I use only for brain dump ranting, is Ferris wheel press, majestic maple. I have it in a medium nib right now, but I want to put it in a fine nib, Kaweco sport. I’m thinking it’s ok because it’s an inexpensive pen. I just hope the shimmer comes through. I love your videos and ESPECIALLY look forward to inkvent. I got a full bottle of memory lane from last years edition. What will I pick this year?

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      All great inks! I'm glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @petaks01
    @petaks01 10 місяців тому +1

    Never even considered a pinkish ink but this one looked really nice and useful. My daily inks are J.Herbin Lie De Thé and the most surprising favorite, Parker Quink Blue. Nice and intense sheen on the Parker ink even if it is office acceptable blue for those boring work documents.

  • @karenholden4740
    @karenholden4740 10 місяців тому +2

    My favorite ink is Diamond Blue Velvet. I like the ink colour but I thought it would be a darker red. Thank you good video.

  • @Gathbard
    @Gathbard 10 місяців тому +2

    Feel free to skip me for the giveaway since I'm in EU and shipping might get too expensive for you.
    That aside, my favourite pen (at the moment) is a Pilot Custom 823. Favourite ink is Diamine Writer's Blood and the ink I use every day is Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-Guri.

  • @Ava-wu4qp
    @Ava-wu4qp 10 місяців тому +1

    Just got a used Sailor Hoscal in black/red "candy cane" striping in the mail today. Needs a lot of cleaning but after a dip test, it feels great and will probably be my new wallet pen!

  • @cherrydulaney154
    @cherrydulaney154 10 місяців тому +1

    I've been moving for over a year, and just now am unpacking the bulk of my fountain pens and inks. Oh, how I've missed them! My boring everyday pen and ink combo is a standard Lamy 2000 with a stubbed nib (swoon!) using Noodlers' standard bulletproof black ink. It's my go to pen combo. Just bought a Benu Pomegranate fp and am looking for a nice rich pomegranate-colored ink to go in it.

  • @stevekail4543
    @stevekail4543 10 місяців тому +1

    Early in my fountain pen journey I bought a blank book of handmade paper with a fancy leather cover. I use it for hobby related things such as ink swatches, nib tests, stickers from dealers, wax seals, etc. Because I find fountain pens to be a bit "magical" I call this book my "pen grimoire". 📖🙂 Best wishes.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      That is awesome! What a neat idea. And such a keepsake.

  • @jeffk204
    @jeffk204 10 місяців тому +1

    I love your videos, thanks for all the work you put into them. My favorite ink is another Noodler's, it is Apache Sunset.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      A fantastic ink! And thank you for watching!

  • @RobertMaguire67
    @RobertMaguire67 10 місяців тому +1

    Lovely nib sounds with some feedback.

  • @MrAndrew1953
    @MrAndrew1953 10 місяців тому +1

    Recently picked up my pen of the year- a Pilot Justus 95 with the Barley finish. I just leave the nib on the soft setting. It’s Justus divine to write with.
    La Couleur Royale is a very nice purple. How many mils is that bottle?

  • @lovetheblackrose23
    @lovetheblackrose23 10 місяців тому +1

    I have a few favorites I've used quite often this year. I love my Platinum Preppies since I love a lighter fountain pen and I customize mine with the Preppy Wa bodies, but medium size 0.5 size nibs to have a better flow for inks with shimmer and glitters. I have come to really love the Platinum Preppy pink color cartridge that came with my pink Preppy, but I recently discovered that I really like dark teals and dark green colors. I have unexpectedly fallen in love with Ferris Wheel Press' Edwards Gardens ink that I got from one of their ink charger sets. I can't wait to get a full size bottle when I run out!
    This Noodler's ink red is also a beautiful color. I love how it leans towards pink, but writes darker. I would see myself using this color often.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      I love the Edwards Gardens ink! Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @donnakowalski8185
    @donnakowalski8185 10 місяців тому +2

    Since I am new to fountain pens and inks, any ink is my favorite. if I have to pick one it would be Diamine Ancient Copper. Thanks for showing us this ink.

  • @eldee1262
    @eldee1262 10 місяців тому +1

    Noodler’s Borealis Black for everyday, General of the Armies for journaling. But this pink/red is WOW!

  • @pdtrubber
    @pdtrubber 10 місяців тому +1

    I really love my moonman c1 demo. The ink beginning seen in the barrel alwasys makes me happy..happy...happy.

  • @MarysInks
    @MarysInks 9 місяців тому +1

    Dang! I missed the ink and the giveaway! Beautiful ink though. What is that pinkish red Iroshizuku? Momiji? I wonder how they compare. Thanks for sharing!

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      You are welcome! I'd like to see that comparison as well.

  • @mrdcoolblue
    @mrdcoolblue 10 місяців тому +2

    I dig the pinkish color. My favorite ink this year has been Sailor shikiori yonaga. It might seem like a normal navy, but it’s got some beautiful depth and smoothness

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Oooooo I haven't tried that one!

  • @CaptJackPal
    @CaptJackPal 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite ink is this new jar I got that’s an imitation gold. It’s so fun and shimmer.
    Love this grinch pinkish red. It’s not what I expected at all.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I didn't expect a pinky color either!

  • @AustinGiffin
    @AustinGiffin 10 місяців тому +1

    My current favorite ink is J. Herbin's Émeraude de Chivor. It matches my prussian blue 580 perfectly.

  • @jimcrane6862
    @jimcrane6862 10 місяців тому +1

    I like pens that write well and on the finer side, I have a Pentalic Prism that came from a flea market that is one of my best writers. This is a nice looking color, I sometimes use Diamine Red Dragon, which I think is a little dark. Thanks for the review!

  • @Neil-xd8bl
    @Neil-xd8bl 10 місяців тому +1

    I like that many of the videos mention the best store in Va Beach, VA, namely A Pen Lovers Paradise. Last years Noodler's Grinch ink flows well. Seems like the 2023 version does as well. My favorite pen is a Pelikan M150, but Nooder's ink is not used in that pen. My current choice of pens for Nooder's inks are Jinhao 9019, Jinhao x159, Twsbi eco and eco-t.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I love that shop too! Great choices!

  • @idipbananasintocoffee
    @idipbananasintocoffee 10 місяців тому +1

    Love the review. Favorite pen… that’s hard. Perhaps the Zodiac Pen Co Gemini as that was a gift from my wife :)

  • @jojo486-
    @jojo486- 10 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous color.

  • @heatherhammerquist6239
    @heatherhammerquist6239 10 місяців тому +1

    Currently I’m using Diamine wild strawberry in my TWABI diamond mini, but…I love using my mother of pearl dip pen (circa 1890’s) for journaling. As a child I was fascinated by illuminated manuscripts and calligraphy…I guess I never really outgrew it, but supplies and information was limited where I lived. I use fountain pens because of the ease of writing with one and because there are so many shades to choose from that you can find the perfect on to call your own. Besides, it’s just a bit magical to sit down and watch the words flow out of a pen.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      How neat! I love those old pens they are stunning.

  • @dawnbeyers3496
    @dawnbeyers3496 10 місяців тому +1

    My mother loved fountain pens and she passed recently… left me a Parker pen she had. Now I am just all in.. I feel like I’m writing with her always now. My favorite ink so far this year has been sailor haha

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      That is so sweet. Having that connection is amazing!

  • @jordanjtbraun
    @jordanjtbraun 10 місяців тому +1

    I am rather new to the fountain pen world. Currently have a Lamy Safari and a Kaweco Liliput. I have a green/black ink in my green/black Safari which I enjoy. Recently I got my hands on some Diamine Writer's Blood. Waiting for one of my pens to empty and wi be trying that out!

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      "Writer's Blood" is one of my absolute favorites!

  • @kathleenschmidt1489
    @kathleenschmidt1489 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite ink right now is Conklin’s Israel 75 limited edition. Rich deep blue ink with slight red sheen. New subscriber ❤

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I'm so glad you like the channel! Sounds like a great ink.

  • @aesales9248
    @aesales9248 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m a newbie in the fountain pen & ink community and I seem to lean towards collecting all kinds of inks so far. My favorite ink lately is Malayan Apple (aka Makopa) by Vintage Inks. It’s a beautiful magenta color with gold or green shading. By the way, you have a soothing voice. 😊

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Ooooo that sounds lovely! And thank you! That is such a nice compliment.

  • @s.scully
    @s.scully 10 місяців тому +1

    I love this ink! I think I'd put it into the pen I requested for holidaytime, an ENSSO Italia in the Ultem material.

  • @BlushnBlue
    @BlushnBlue 10 місяців тому +2

    This year my most used ink this year is Ina-Ho by Pilot which is discontinued. Thank you for sharing your experience with both your inks and pens this year.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Happy new year!

    • @BlushnBlue
      @BlushnBlue 9 місяців тому +1

      Happy New Year!@@curatedavalon

  • @ChadAmandaHenke
    @ChadAmandaHenke 10 місяців тому +1

    New to fountain pens and am currently in search of my favorite ink. This color is beautiful! My favorite color in ball point is blue and I like Pilot Gel or sharpie pens.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Those are some great pens! Welcome to the fountain pen/ink world!

  • @EDCAssociate
    @EDCAssociate 10 місяців тому +1

    I have just recently dove into fountain pens and happened to pick up my first pen..a twsbi eco and first ink..noodlers USS Texas. Since I and somewhat local to dromgooles I thought it would be cool to grab one of their exclusive inks and I can say that I love the color and like the fountain pen experience as a whole. Thanks!

  • @mf--
    @mf-- 10 місяців тому +1

    How does Grinch Garnet compare to Black Swan in Australian Roses? I have been using that a lot lately. The thinner pink appears similar but the red in Grinch Garnet seems closer to a true red rather than Black Swan...'s magenta color.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      I'll have to give it a try and see. I'm thinking the garnet is going to be brighter.

  • @stareenafraser
    @stareenafraser 10 місяців тому +1

    The fountain pen that started my fountain pen hobby is the Platinum Preppy, I used just the one fountain for a full year in 2021, it worked perfectly but I was curious to what other pens and ink types there were out there, now coming close to the end of 2023 I have way more fountain pens, and I owe it all to the Preppy, a pen I would always record to beginners. 😊

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      That first pen really gets us going!

  • @wpgne
    @wpgne 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm definitely a Noodler's fan. Actually ordered a number of large bottles from Nathan last month. Big fan of Kung Te-cheng and Polar Blue so got Half Gallon jugs of those which should last a little while. Had seen this Grinch Garnet and was curious about it. It seems to be a more conventional (non-permanent) ink? I did get a bottle of Holly last year, and have enjoyed writing with it.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Very nice! He seems to be such a neat guy when it comes to ink!

    • @wpgne
      @wpgne 9 місяців тому

      @@curatedavalon He most certainly is. Since you're really into Dark Matter, might be worth contacting Luxury Brands to inquire about obtaining a large bottle of it for yourself. They have 16 and 32 oz sizes if you'd want to stock up. 16 oz is the best value, as anything larger is based on that quantity.

  • @1mrgoodman
    @1mrgoodman 10 місяців тому +2

    My favorite ink of this year is a Sailor Shikiori ink (Long Autumn Night) - Merry Christmas!

  • @lisaanneart
    @lisaanneart 10 місяців тому +1

    I really love the color of this ink. My current favorite ink is Pilot's Yama-Budo.

  • @fernandodonoso1575
    @fernandodonoso1575 10 місяців тому +2

    I prefer that garnet ink over my Edelstein Garnet that i found not to be as red as i wold have liked it to be. About my actual favourite ink i'm using, that would be Colorverse Chi-Town on a Sailor KOP with a B nib.

  • @ichirofakename
    @ichirofakename 10 місяців тому +3

    I think the new Platinum Chou Kuro super black ink is worth it, since it is visibly clearly darker than other black fountain pen inks, including their Carbon Black.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      I definitely need to try that one!

  • @wayneslade5968
    @wayneslade5968 10 місяців тому +1

    The first ink I got was Noodler's Ellis Island blue black from the fountain pen hospital and I've mainly stuck with Noodler's since. Lately I've been wanting to try iron gall inks. So I ordered an ink based on it's name alone KWZ Gummiberry. Can't wait for it to get here and the first thing I write with might just be the theme song from Disney's the Gummi Bears.

  • @HistoricGentleman
    @HistoricGentleman 10 місяців тому +2

    Right now I’ve been using a sailor pro gear mini with Noodler’s Brown #41

  • @gailsbookishthings5191
    @gailsbookishthings5191 10 місяців тому +3

    I love the whole experience of writing with fountain pens and exploring new ink/pen combinations. I’m currently really loving TEX MEX in my Opus 88 Koloro.

  • @themooma6871
    @themooma6871 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve just ordered 2 pilot kakuno beginner pens, one for me and one for my 12 year old grandson who is a burgeoning artist. My plan is that we learn to use them together on Christmas to make some sketches and then do some watercolor painting.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      That is so sweet! I hope he enjoys it!

  • @sueadams1499
    @sueadams1499 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm a sucker for red. All the shades, please!

  • @alternativerohde
    @alternativerohde 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite ink lately is Shogun.

  • @fxddyms
    @fxddyms 10 місяців тому +1

    As a fan of pink-red, i should get this 🤣

  • @lovbrekke92
    @lovbrekke92 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve been using RobertOster avocado as my main color ink for journaling in December. And it is my most painted with ink throughout the year 🥑

  • @RobertMaguire67
    @RobertMaguire67 10 місяців тому +1

    My favourite ink is impossible to name, I do enjoy the Moss Green from Gvfc and I like the MB ToffeeBrown and the always dangerous Bay State Blue from Noodlers with dedicated pens. The other ink was Scriptus Northern Twilight an KWZ ink….but hold your horses Private Reserve Infinity Inks well I have 2 violet and black but they are my game changers as they don’t dry out in nibs left with caps off and work well don’t feather badly and are average for drying times for lefties this is a big thing

  • @DurrnDragon
    @DurrnDragon 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite ink at present has to be Pelikan Edelstein Topaz at present for everyday ink. For holiday card writing, Diamine Inkvent Jack Frost is still a stunner for me.

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому

      Very nice! Love the use of "Jack Frost."

  • @mattweber1842
    @mattweber1842 9 місяців тому +1

    My favorite ink would be either Noodlers Rome burning or diamine writers blood.

  • @pastelpinkfairy
    @pastelpinkfairy 10 місяців тому +1

    Currently got a Lamy 2k broad architect inked up with Black swan in Aussie roses.

  • @davidjimenezlopez
    @davidjimenezlopez 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite fountain pen is my Pilot E95s, bit it is also my only gold nib. I don't know if this is my favorite steel nib, but definitely the pen I use the most is my Kaweco Sport with a BB nib. The tiny Kaweco converter holds barely enough for three or four pages (or 8 in my B6 journal), but the nib is smooth and I like the thick line it produces.
    With respect to inks, people talk about Oxblood a lot, and I do like it, but I like better Noodler's Hawthorne's Scarlet, and I want to try Noodler's Red Black. Also, I like Southwest Sunset, but I broke the bottle a few days ago (the only ink bottle I have broken in about 20 years of using fountain pens).

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Oh no! You will need another bottle of that gorgeous ink!

  • @mikeerler5465
    @mikeerler5465 9 місяців тому +1

    My favorite fountain pen has no manufacturers name, no markings at all. It was given to me by my best friend, been besties for 52 years now.

  • @intentionallyleftblank3016
    @intentionallyleftblank3016 9 місяців тому +1

    Hmmm… “my favorite ink” is either : whatever is my newest addition (in this case Ferris Wheel Press Lac Moraine Enchanté) OR whatever I just knocked into and spilled most of (Noodlers First Emperor of China)!! ✍🏽❤

    • @curatedavalon
      @curatedavalon  9 місяців тому +1

      Oh no! I bet it was a royal mess!

  • @austinroy7053
    @austinroy7053 10 місяців тому +1

    My go to ink is Sailor Blue Black

  • @miroslavpavlemanovski3886
    @miroslavpavlemanovski3886 10 місяців тому +1

    F-C 46L Colorverse MLav 🖋️🎁✨

  • @donnakowalski8185
    @donnakowalski8185 10 місяців тому +2

    Since I am new to fountain pens and inks, any ink is my favorite. if I have to pick one it would be Diamine Ancient Copper. Thanks for showing us this ink.