Pen Review: Drillog classical2 material AL Nib Holder & Kodachi Machined Dip Nib (+ Troublemaker Abalone Ink)

Pen Review: Drillog classical2 material AL Nib Holder & Kodachi Machined Dip Nib (+ Troublemaker Abalone Ink)

Just after the original Kickstarter launch of the Drillog machined dip nib pens, I was able to test one. I recall really liking the nib but the original shape of the super-short sprial nib holder was not to my liking. It was a  little too short and a little too wide. For such an elegant…

Ink Review: Troublemaker Abalone

Ink Review: Troublemaker Abalone

Troublemaker Abalone was one of the first multichromatic inks I ever tried. I remember being absolutely ticked at the color variation and tonal qualities to the ink ranging from reddish purple-pink to a deep bluish purple with hints of teal green inbetween. Depending on the application, any of these tones may show in writing, drawing,…

Finding Dupes in my Ink Collection

Finding Dupes in my Ink Collection

As I am putting our Fix It, Finish It or Frog It challenge to use this month, I decided to compare a few ink samples I purchased with some of the inks I already own (in full bottles!). I grabbed samples of Troublemaker Sea Glass Robert Oster Sinner’s Weed Troublemaker Sea Kelp Robert Oster Sydney…

Ink Review: Troublemaker Nenita and Moon River

Ink Review: Troublemaker Nenita and Moon River

A couple weeks ago I wrote about two new Troublemaker inks – Butterfly Dream and Polar Lights. Today’s post is about two more inks within that same new release – Nenita and Moon River. These can both be found at Vanness where the 60 mL bottles can be purchased for $16.50. I appreciate the minimal packaging…

Ink Review: Troublemaker 2022 New Inks

Ink Review: Troublemaker 2022 New Inks

Troublemaker inks seems to be be everywhere lately – new dealers in the United States and the addition of several new inks as well. I’m showing off a couple of these new inks here – Butterfly Dream and Polar Lights. Troublemaker packages their ink in 60mL dark plastic bottles. I have found some variation in…

12 Days of Inkmas: Day 11 – Troublemaker Foxglove

12 Days of Inkmas: Day 11 – Troublemaker Foxglove

By Jessica Coles Welcome to another edition of the 12 days of Inkmas! On day 11, we are looking at another new ink. Troublemaker Inks did not put out a lonely ink in their newest release – Sea Glass was accompanied by Foxglove. Foxglove is a lovely mediumsaturation violet or lilac colored ink. Like other…