Thank you for enjoying along with me❣️

Always! It's like Christmas in July. 😁🩷

@@sushanart 🎄I’m so glad as that was my intention. 😃 Thanks for lifting me up!

Yes, the bottle does say chameleon. I do believe the change was from green to gray on the base shade. The shimmer was so heavy that it was hard to see on the swatch card. I’m glad I swatched a bit on the copy paper. It was more evident there and in the water.

Yes, very intense shimmer. I think, since I come from the aquarelle and acrylic world, I link chameleon to sheen rather than shimmer but I'm learning more and more about the world of fountain pen ink. 😉

@sushanart We can learn the intricacies together. Thanks for joining me!

You are correct. They are the same except for academic dates. I think you made an excellent choice, but I’m not sure of your needs. Don’t forget about the half year and undated planners.

@MarcellHobbs well I definitely will be needing a weekly schedule and daily over look. I'm working full time and am doing 2 full of days of clinical. So basically 56 hour work week, along with school

This will help keep your schedule in focus. I do keep a separate A5 as a personal planner to document life events as well as scheduling. I use my daily pages for devotions.

Thank you so much for the confirmation. I also considered the possibility that my ink was bad but it looked fine and the scent wasn’t unpleasant.

I’m so glad this video could help you! My teacher planner is always a work in progress. Here’s my latest video. Teacher/Academic planner 2024-2025 from Sterling Ink kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ord0YMubvafHqZc.html

Yes! I look forward to using on holiday cards and winter ❄️ artwork.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge with not only me, but the viewers. We appreciate your contribution and I will heed your advice.

I adore the comfortable weight/size of my Pelikan 200/400 family, Esterbrook Jr., and Preras, more than my Kaweco family, except for Liliput (love her) and my single Opus 88 mini. Of course, I always enjoy the pen in my hand at the current time. 😂🥰🖊️

@@MarcellHobbs 😂 that’s true! They all have their own little personalities!

Hoping you’ll get one soon. Which would you choose, colored or a clear converter?

💙 I was totally opposite with my BENUs. At first I loved all the bling and the Schmidt nibs ( 2 B and 2 M) but now I hardly reach for them. I still adore their beauty. I need to put them in my rotation more often. I strategically purchased one to match each season. I currently have my Spring color, Luminous Orchid, inked, but haven’t switched to my Summer color, Luminous Amber. I missed my Winter Briolette Milky Way and I have so many shimmer blue inks to use! Yes, there are phases of likes and dislikes that we go through.

Yes, that was my first thought as well. My January birthstone is garnet. I think it’s absolutely beautiful. ♥️

Thanks for the confirmation on the color. Now you and your aunt are happy! I love the size, weight, nibs, and glide caps on these pens. They’ll be a joy to carry to school.

I have not had trouble cleaning the Narwhal or TWSBI pens with shimmer ink using water. As an extra measure if you ever experienced a stubborn ink, you could disassemble or use one flush. I have a newer video with a different Narwhal (Nahvular) where I did just that. Narwhal makes a great quality pen at an affordable price. My experience with their nibs has always been enjoyable. Flushing my new Nahvular Original Plus Matira Quartz, troubleshooting, overcoming kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j86VlbV0qai-ZoU.html

I hope you receive something soon! Remember, the colored pens do not come with a converter. If you plan to use one and do not have one already, you may want to order. While convenient, they are not necessary. Let be one if you need help flushing and filling a cartridge.

It’s a vibrant color! 💗

I’ll try to get a true photo to post on my IG @pennednpainted It is not a red, but a warm, bright pink that is not coral. Does that make sense? 🤣

Yes, it is a fude (pronounced foo day) nib used to create special pen strokes in calligraphy lettering.

Thank you so much for watching and appreciating a fabulous pen!🖊️

It’s fabulous! And as the name infers, so velvety!

I have some journals in my wish list at Jet Pens, but will have to check out the Paper Tastings. The Rhodia paper is thick, but the finish seems drier. Tomoe River is thin, but has a better coating. If they could only marry and produce the perfect balance . 🤣

@@MarcellHobbs I feel the Rhodia runs like you are writing on carpet-not real smooth, I will bring some paper to the pen show and hopefully we will run into each other. I like onion paper, it is real thin, but fun to write on. Kokuyo Campus is smooth, but has a smooth coating on it. I have a variance of papers.

Oh yes, onion paper is like Bible paper. I look forward to seeing you these show!

@@MarcellHobbs yes Ma'am! Let me know if I can help you with papers. Do you have a Daiso store around you? They have some nice paper.

@tbayless8324 In Dallas, but I dislike traveling to the city.

Yes, they are cute and offer a wide variety of paper quality.

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Thank you so much for your contribution! Yes, I considered a lilac/periwinkle color. I would hope to be able to grow here, but I think they would thrive in the tropical climate. We may have to enjoy in pictures, ink, and paint colors.

@@MarcellHobbs oh! If you do try to plant it, please vlog it! I would definitely follow this and would love to see if it thrives even in a pot inside (or out).

@@Laly7 Yes, I just ordered the seeds. I don’t know germination time, but I will definitely update.

Yes, when I showed hubby he was wondering if it would grow in our area. I am in North Texas DFW area and we do get below 25-30 degrees in the winter. They are hearty in tropical areas like our Texas gulf, currently experiencing Hurricane Beryl.

Maybe it could work as a potted plant inside? I've seen a Jacaranda tree in a video from Australia so I guess it has to be quite warm even in the winter season.

It’s worth a try to plant some seeds and nurture some beauty.

Enjoy your beautiful pen!

@@MarcellHobbs thank you! Thank you for taking the time to share 🙏

You are quite welcome! I appreciate the conversation. Thanks for watching.

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Yes, the closest ink comparison I have on hand is Diamine Pink Champagne. I’m enthralled with the beauty of shimmer inks!

Not on the Prera. I do have Italian made pens, the Maiora and the Leonardo Momento Zeros that allow you to remove the blind cap. Great question!

@@MarcellHobbs Thank you for answering, it's rare for that to happen these days and I appreciate it so much! I ended up getting the Prera and a couple of Majohn A1 converter sets for $4.38 that have a slightly larger capacity than the con40, I LOVE the Prera, almost as much as the Sailor Tuzu.

I’m so glad I could help. Enjoy your pens, converters, and inks. Happy writing! 🖊️😊

Yes! I hope you have the opportunity to enjoy your own soon! Thanks for watching and enjoying along with me!

You’re absolutely right!!

@@MarcellHobbs I did keep watching the video because it was well filmed.

@bngr_bngr Thank you so much for your compliment and feedback. That helps me know how to best help the viewers with valuable information. I appreciate you.

Oh it is quite fascinating! Much more in person as the finished properties reveal new brilliance with time.

It looks similar to Solar Storm but with the copper/bronze sheen you mentioned.

@@sushanart Yes, and I was also thinking about Winter Spice.

You are quite welcome. It reminds me of Diamine Cocoa Shimmer. I will do a comparison soon! Thanks for watching!

Yes, beautiful shimmer and color. The stamp is a fun addition to my collection. Sorry it has taken me a year to share it.

@@MarcellHobbs hahaha! That’s why we are friends! My kids call me a squirrel because sometimes I set things aside for a purpose or project and then… who knows where it went!

@KitchenCounterCrafts 😂

We appreciate your sentiment! ❤️

Oh my goodness! Is that name listed elsewhere? No wonder my thoughts went there. The color does look like the dark blue sky just before the dark. I’m going to check that out. I appreciate your contribution of knowledge for the viewers. Thanks so much!

@@MarcellHobbs the first 24 colours come in 12ml bottles while the Christmas Day ink comes in a 30ml bottle. Their ink names all reflect, in some way, the festive season, so once you’ve opened all of the doors in sequence, you’ll have a collection comprising of: Fortune’s Gold (Chameleon), Cashmere Rose (Standard), Early Dusk (Standard), Masquerade (Shimmer), Nightfall (Chameleon), Buck’s Fizz (Chameleon), Sweet Dreams (Scented Standard), Jacaranda (Standard), Moon Beam (Chameleon), Velvet Emerald (Standard), Glacier (Shimmer), Bah Humbug (Chameleon), Weeping Willow (Standard), Rainbows End (Chameleon), Walnut (Standard), Merry and Bright (Shimmer), Lavender Frost (Shimmer), Blizzard (Shimmer), Cinnabun (Scented Standard), Astral (Chameleon), Tranquility (Chameleon), Tinsel (Shimmer), Fireside Snug (Standard), Sugar Snap (Shimmer) and Raise a Glass (Chameleon Sheen).

@@MarcellHobbs and Ps I've reviewed all the Diamine Inkvent calendars except for the blue box cause it sold out before I could get one :)

Yes, I reviewed the Green 2022 Inkvent on my channel, experiencing the 24 small bottles and the large 25th bottle. I tried to explain my story in the first video, day 1, about my November 28th broken hand incident that prevented me from sharing my 2023 Inkvent. I don’t want to mention the reason for the delay in each video, but I thought a Christmas in July would be a fun way for me to experience the daily surprises. I did just go look at the script on the bottle and realize it does say Early Dusk instead of dark. I will own up on tomorrow’s video, giving you credit for helping me out. In appreciation, and in your debt. Thanks again. 💗

@@MarcellHobbs Thank you I live to serve <3

Yes, simple, no shading or shimmer. Almost like a soft brick red.

Yes, I was trying (in my mind) to compare it to Teranishi Opera Rose but I think that is more pinkish and, as you say, this ink seems more brick red. 🩷❤️

I’m sorry I missed out on sharing last December due to my injury. I thought this would be fun. 🤩 Thanks for enjoying along with me.

Oh I apologize for not displaying the shimmer. The golden base color stayed consistent even with the shimmer. I posted a short. See if you can tell in this video. If not, I do plan to compare to the Diamine golden sands. Christmas in July! Diamine Inkvent 2023 ~ Day 1/25 Fortunes Gold kzfaq.infoBC7-K3yMlI4?feature=share

@@MarcellHobbs thank you! Yes, I did see it better in the short. Looking forward to seeing these during July!

Yes, thank you for enjoying with me!

I have not had any issues as of yet. My TWSBI nibs are pretty dependable. I’ve used Diamine Pink Champagne Shimmer in a TWSBI EF nib with no issues, even after allowing it to sit unused for a couple of weeks. It took a while for me to trust shimmer inks, but I have found manufacturing paired inks and pens, like Pelikan Golden Beryl, to be dependable as well. I usually roll a pen inked with a shimmer between my palms, like you are warming your hands, before writing to disperse the shimmer before writing. Good luck and enjoy the shimmer beauty.

@@MarcellHobbs thank you

@Adventuresover40 My pleasure. 😊

Yes, beautiful pen and ink colors to pair together 🌸 Thank you for enjoying along with me.

Yes. Did you order a clear or colored body? The colored ones come with a cartridge. The clear will come with a converter. These are proprietary and use only Pilot cartridges or converters. Enjoy your fabulous pen!

@@MarcellHobbs I got a colored body! so glad to read there will be a cartridge, thank you!