(Susan M. Pigott is a fountain pen collector, pen and paperholic, photographer, and professor. You can find more from Susan on her blog Scribalishess.)
I am feeling quite cheerful as I write this review because I just finished turning in my grades for the semester. Christmas doesn’t start for me until grades are in, so now I can start thinking about shopping, writing cards, and dreaming up my Christmas list. Oh, and I need to make my special holiday candy. Sigh. I still have so much to do!
Today’s ink is called Festive Cheer, and we can all use some of that. It’s a glorious deep blue that definitely leans towards purple, and it has copper sheen.
The ink looks much bluer on white Rhodia paper, but you can still see a bit of purple in the swab. This vivid color looks great in fine, medium, and broad nibs. It’s dark enough that it doesn’t exhibit much shading, but the color and sheen give it plenty of character.
I wish actual festive cheer came bottled like ink and that we could take a sip every so often when the crowds get too much or when getting together with family is more like engaging in battle. Alas, bottled festive cheer doesn’t exist, so we’ll have to create our own. This ink provides a good start. It’s a brilliant color that will definitely bring a smile to your face. Maybe take some time today to write a note of encouragement to someone you know who is struggling this holiday season.
**Cult Pens provided the Diamine Inkvent Calendar to Pen Addict free of charge for review purposes.
