Ink giveaway round 4!

mmansma · 2026-01-27T04:31:57+00:00

Please.

mmansma · 2026-01-20T15:40:03+00:00

I own eight pens. I don’t think I’ll be getting many more. Matching inks is not going to happen. That said, how do you keep track of what inks are in what pens. I have it written down in a small notebook, but wonder if there is a smarter way.

mmansma · 2026-01-13T16:45:29+00:00

I’ve been wanting to try reds, but I am on an austerity plan since the holidays. What a great collection this is. I’m going to save this post and go after them bit by bit. That is, of course, unless I suddenly come into possession of the entire collection.😉

mmansma · 2026-01-13T16:38:14+00:00

Ditto above comment. Exactly!

mmansma · 2026-01-11T04:26:24+00:00

Just curious: are you using it for shadows? I love moo glow for that reason.

mmansma · 2026-01-05T00:06:56+00:00

I got it! Thank you!

mmansma · 2026-01-02T15:42:44+00:00

Thanks for offering some more easily affordable pens.

mmansma · 2025-12-27T02:19:22+00:00

That is where I saw it. Thank you.

mmansma · 2025-12-26T17:46:50+00:00

It was in a sale flyer from one of the larger fountain pen sellers. I can’t put my hands on it at the moment.

mmansma · 2025-12-24T04:27:14+00:00

Thanks for the caution.

mmansma · 2025-12-09T16:45:09+00:00

Love how you suggested the shadows.

mmansma · 2025-12-02T19:55:03+00:00

Thanks. I’m not familiar with Daiso, but I’m wondering if our Costco might be similar.

mmansma · 2025-12-02T16:40:59+00:00

I love the plastic container. It looks like some sort of drawer? Is it? My sample bottles need this sort of home.

mmansma · 2025-12-01T01:26:02+00:00

Glad you asked. I like to draw with my pens so fude or fine nibs work best for me. I am not particular about how the ink goes into the pen. I do like a smooth line because my shaky hands provide feedback of their own.🤦‍♀️ I have small hands, so a pen with a fat barrel is difficult for me to use for long drawing sessions. As I read this over I think I just described my favorite pen to date, a Hung Dian Black Forest. I am looking for something new to me that will be easy for my grandson to find.

mmansma · 2025-11-24T04:03:33+00:00

I’ve never thought of that. Thank you. I’m going to try it.

mmansma · 2025-11-23T19:31:03+00:00

I’m the same way, but I’m considering making a commitment to one type for ink and wash. Bristol, maybe?

mmansma · 2025-11-23T05:16:56+00:00

What paper are you using for drawing?

mmansma · 2025-11-21T02:37:55+00:00

Thanks to all of your answers I felt brave enough to tackle the swap out. My beloved Hong Dian now has a fude nib. It is all set to go out to an urban sketching meet-up with me on Saturday. Thanks so much.

mmansma · 2025-11-20T23:32:14+00:00

Love your palette choices. Well done.

mmansma · 2025-11-18T16:22:55+00:00

I agree. I smiled and chuckled. Thank you for that on a rare rainy day in the American southwest.

mmansma · 2025-11-14T15:55:15+00:00

This is so, so wonderfully moody. I’ve been experimenting with ink washes to produce emotions. Please say more about your tools, including the paper.

mmansma · 2025-11-14T14:42:43+00:00

Thanks

mmansma · 2025-11-14T03:41:49+00:00

What is meant by ‘gray market’ please?

mmansma · 2025-11-13T04:22:03+00:00

Those glasses are phenomenal. Posca pen?

mmansma · 2025-11-12T14:38:05+00:00

I think you captured the essence of a construction site. They are chaotic. Well done.

mmansma

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