Currently Inked: November 2016
October came and went in a flash! With the Scriptus pen show this past Sunday and yesterday being Halloween, I didn't have much time to prepare my pen + ink combos for November. Without further ado, here they are:
HOLDOVERS (In order of appearance in line-up)
Pen: Pelikan M400 Brown Tortoiseshell EF Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Ina-ho
This was a late addition to the October line-up so I’m happy to keep this around for November.
Pen: Nakaya Decapod Twist Heki-Tamenuri (Brown-Green) SF Ink: Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-Matsu
I topped this pen up a bit to take to the Scriptus Toronto pen show. It will last for a bit longer because of the Japanese fine nib being frugal with ink consumption.
NEW (In order of appearance in line-up)
Pen: Bexley Gaston’s Special Reserve M Ink: Montblanc Toffee Brown
This is a favoured combination that is delicious all around.
Pen: Platinum 3776 Sai M Ink: Montblanc Lavender Purple
I think the nice dark purple would pair nicely with this straight-laced classic black pen.
Pen: Pilot/Namiki Vanishing Point Raden Water Surface F Ink: Robert Oster Blue Sea
OMG. I was so excited to see Robert Oster inks available at the Scriptus Pen Show. I got six bottles to try. This is one of them. The Raden Water Surface detail should pair nicely with Blue Sea.
Pen: Lamy 2000 EF Ink: KWZ Northern Twilight Scriptus 2016
I was lucky to pick up this Scriptus 2016 limited edition ink by KWZ. Before the show some one posted a few pics of this ink and it looks to be special.
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Translucent Bronze Music Ink: KWZ Honey
This Wonder Pens exclusive finish of the FC Model 20 is back in the line-up with the Music nib. After a long period of searching and waiting, I managed to get a bottle of KWZ Honey at the Scriptus pen show. I’ve always wanted to do this as a pairing and I think it looks great so far!
Pen: Parker Vacumatic Major Golden Pearl Blue Diamond (1946) F Ink: Callifolio Grenat
My vintage Parker Vac is back in the line up as I want to take a close look at it compared to the Pelikan M400 since the shape, size and resin of both pens are vaguely similar.
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 Translucent Bronze B Ink: Robert Oster Astorquiza Rot
Wonder Pens launched its second exclusive pen from Franklin-Christoph at the Scriptus pen show. I’m starting to develop a true love for these pocket sized models from FC so I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to pick one up. This is the second of six Robert Oster inks that I picked up at the show. This ink looks really special too.
So how many pens do you have inked up for November? What are your favourite pen and ink combos?
The arrival of October brings to mind fall colours capped off with Halloween. So, my pen and ink line up for the month rich reds, oranges and brown. The one limitation was that the ink had to come stored in plastic bottles. This was because October 1 fell on Sunday but I headed up to our family cottage for the weekend on Friday. I didn't have time to ink up before leaving for our trip hence, I tried to choose ink bottles that wouldn't crack.