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17 June 2024 – Van Dieman’s Route 66
Some people adore glistening, or shimmering, ink. These inks basically have glitter in them. Because I use fine nibs for my ink a day project, this can be problematic, as these inks will behave better (not always great, but better) in broader nibs. But… today’s ink absolutely knocked my socks off! It’s lack ink. You…
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16 June 2024 – Van Dieman’s Prickly Pear
This fiery orange-red provides yet another awesome addition to the celebration. Nice shading in multiple tones today.
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15 June 2024 – Van Dieman’s Painted Desert
If yesterday’s Ocotillo as green with red shading, today is red with green shading. These “dual shaders” have come on the scene in the last couple of years, and these two inks pair perfecto with each other to celebrate Pen Chalet’s “Decade in the Desert”. Enjoy!
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14 June 2024 – Van Dieman’s Ocotillo
Man, this is an awesome color. So much going on. Is it red? Is it green? Red with green shading, or green with red shading? And is there some golden hues coming through as well? This is an alluring desert cactus ink right here.
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13 June 2024 – Van Dieman’s Liberty Blue
This ink and the couple that follow are collaborations with the online retailer Pen Chalet to celebrate their 10th anniversary. These “Decade in the Desert” inks are each delightful.