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Ink Swatching for Beginners: How to Test Colour, Flow and Water Resistance

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Ink Swatching for Beginners: How to Test Colour, Flow and Water Resistance

Learn how to build ink swatches that record colour, drying time and water resistance, so you always know how an ink...

Fountain Pen Ink Properties Explained: Shading, Sheen, Shimmer and Dry Time

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Fountain Pen Ink Properties Explained: Shading, Sheen, Shimmer and Dry Time

Shading, sheen, shimmer and dry time explained — how ink formulation, nib width and paper choice shape the way...

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