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My lovely planner stack 🤩 I don’t typically

My lovely planner stack 🤩 I don’t typically use a ballpoint pen in my books but they’re just so handy, aren’t they?! Featuring The Scribe from @ferriswheelpress , “Lady Didot”. This ballpoint has a 1.0mm med point and writes smoothly. It’s a very well-balanced pen.
_ FerrisWheelPress.com orders: Code CAROLA can save you 10% - affiliate link in bio. I get a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you. #ferriswheelpress #ballpointpens #plannerstack #deskvibes

Now that’s a bright pink - or is it red? Abstra

Now that’s a bright pink - or is it red? Abstract floral bouquet painting with these inks:
Sailor Ink Studio 230
Diamine “Mistletoe”
Ferris Wheel Press “Lady Rose”
Kakimori black pigment Hope you’re having a great day! 🌺 #fountainpeninks #paintingflowers #abstractflowers #dippenandink

How did my planners and journals hold up in Q1?

How did my planners and journals hold up in Q1? The latest video is up on my channel - an update on my lineup, what worked and how I used my books. And a couple of things that have changed for Q2!
🎦 Youtube.com/fromcarola My Lineup:
- Sterling Ink Common Planner, N2 Vertical Full Year
- Sterling Ink Common Planner, N1 Vertical Compact
- Sterling Ink Common Planner, Passport Vertical Compact
- Hobonichi A6 Hon
- Hobonichi Weeks
- Hobonichi 5 Year Diary (A5)
- Hobonichi 5 Year Diary (A6)
- TN 013 Insert
- PLOTTER Mini
- Hemlock & Oak Undated Weekly #plannerlineup #functionalplanning #plannercommunity #sterlingink #hobonichi #travelersnotebook

Which design do you like best: pink, blue, green o

Which design do you like best: pink, blue, green or yellow?
🩷💙💚💛 Sped up freehand drawing of abstract flowers on eggs. Tools used:
- Kakimori steel nib
- calligraphy inks “Sweetbriar Rose” and “Ultra Marina” by @ferriswheelpress (These inks are NOT meant for fountain pens but are great with dip pens or brushes).
_ FerrisWheelPress.com orders: Code CAROLA can save you 10% - affiliate link in bio. I get a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you. #paintingflorals #paintingeggs #eastereggpainting #ferriswheelpress #mostmagicalink #bestink #ferritales #dippen

A highlighter fountain pen? I had a sample of Sai

A highlighter fountain pen? I had a sample of Sailor Jentle highlighter yellow ink so I put it in my @hinzepen with Beak Point nib (custom ground by @pactagon ). And it was pretty cool to use it as a highlighter. Swipe through to the video of highlighting in action 👉🏽 I did a write up of the Beak Point in my latest post if you’re curious at [fromcarola.substack.com] What’s the coolest nib you have? 👀
_ #fountainpennib #fountainpen #fountainpens #fountainpenink #fountainpengeeks

Hope you’re having a nice Sunday! 🌼 Today I’m writing with these two fountain pens:
- Sailor Pro Gear Slim with a medium nib, inked with Diamine “cosy up”
- Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 with a broad-broad S.I.G nib, inked with Sailor Ink Studio 462 Notebook: Hobonichi A5 grid paper that I use for stream-of-consciousness writing (just whatever is on my mind without filter.)
_ #hobonichi #fountainpenlove #penaddict #sailorprogearslim #franklinchristoph #dailywriting #journalingsupplies

Teal is one of my fave colours. One of them, becau

Teal is one of my fave colours. One of them, because I have a few 🤭 New from Ferris Wheel Press: the Pendant Purse, featuring a magnetic snap closure, front pocket for small items, and 5 pen slots along with space for a phone/slim notebook in the main compartment. Made from durable top-grain American leather and includes a removable leather body strap. Check out my YT vid for unboxing and walk through at youtube.com/fromcarola.
_ Ferris Wheel Press orders: Code CAROLA can save you 10% - affiliate link in bio. I get a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you. #ferriswheelpress #mostmagicalink #bestink #ferritales #stationerylover

My fave pen and ink combo right now 🩵 The Este

My fave pen and ink combo right now 🩵 The Esterbrook Estie Aqua (with a broad journaler nib) + Sailor Ink Studio 264. I love how this pen writes 🤩
_ #fountainpendrawing #fountainpenwriting #esterbrook #esterbrookpens #sailorinkstudio #fountainpen

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