Name: August 2023 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts @lifeinspiresdesign
Uploaded: 2026-09-21T08:17:00-05:00
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Description: August 2023 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

August 2023 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2026-09-21 | August 2023 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

October 2024 Final Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-12-07 | I review the pen and ink pairings that I used in October 2024 and discuss my updated impressions of using them on Tomoe River paper.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Magna Carta Prince 1297 (F Flex) / Kobe INK #40 Sumiyoshi Brown
2:07 Visconti Medici Acrosilk (23K Pd M) / Sailor 50 States Texas
2:59 Leonardo Momento Zero Nuvola (M CSI) / Esterbrook Incredible Rock
3:49 Pelikan M1000 Renaissance Brown (F CSI) / Lennon Tool Bar Sesame Oil
4:55 Sailor 1911 Large Maroon (EF) / Wearingeul For Whom the Bell Tolls
5:53 Pilot Custom 823 Amber (OB) / Taccia Koiai
6:54 TWSBI ECO Cerulean Blue (M) / Diamine Glacier
7:35 Bonecrusher 7 Studios Velma Nightfall Test 1 (F) / Wearingeul Frankenstein
8:20 BENU Euphoria Pink Champagne (Beak Point) / Sailor 50 States Wisconsin
9:37 Visconti Mirage Mythos Aphrodite (F) / Diamine Tranquility
10:29 Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini Zyne Pink (MF) / Sailor Yurameku Kitsune-biyori
11:21 TWSBI Diamond 580 ALR Black (M) / Diamine Lavender Frost
12:20 Reviewing & Ranking the Pairings
15:12 Final Thoughts & Outro

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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NEW PEN DAY! | Franklin-Christoph Model 20p Salmon Glow

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-11-15 | I purchased the Franklin-Christoph Model 20p in Salmon Glow with a medium cursive italic nib. I was inspired to make this purchase by @cerealnana (youtu.be/wytz6vttyk8?si=cfvtdBspX7N9CM33). I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and first impressions. I purchased this pen from https://www.franklin-christoph.com.

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the Franklin-Christoph Model 20p
2:41 All My Franklin-Christoph Pens
5:46 Selecting an Ink
7:29 All My Bright Pink Pens
8:03 Size Comparisons
9:56 General Impressions & Outro

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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New Paper Day! | Yoshikawa Paper

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-11-09 | In this video, I unbox and play with a few products by Yoshikawa Paper: Sutenai Washi Paper Memo Pad (Ruled), Torinoko Washi Paper Note Pad A5 (Ruled), and Neue Gray Note Pad Plain A5. I purchased these items from Cute Things from Japan: cutethingsfromjapan.com/search?q=yoshikawa&options[prefix]=last. My purchase was heavily influenced by this beautiful video published by @InkyRocks: youtu.be/lgLMVWvmFV0?si=ns18r_OR3dBX55-G. I hope you enjoy!

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the Papers
5:44 Short Writing Samples
6:50 Swatching a Standard Ink
12:13 Swatching a Complex and Sheening Ink
15:24 More Writing Samples & Paper Comparisons
21:55 Swatching a Shimmer Ink
23:34 Overall Impressions
26:11 Outro

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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September 2024 Currently Inked | Final Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-11-04 | I review the pen and ink pairings that I used in September 2024 and discuss my updated impressions of using them on Tomoe River paper. Watch my first impressions of these pen and ink pairings here: youtu.be/uEKF9BiOddA.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & SeY Pen Graffiti (B CI) / Diamine Merlot
1:45 Skogsy Pens Cholla (BB) / Kobe INK Milk Chocolate
2:19 Scopus Pens Tree of Life (M) / Sailor x Mizutama Yosooi
3:12 Newton Pens Majestic (M) / Diamine Weeping Willow
3:49 Pilot Custom 823 Clear (M) / Sailor 2024 Pen Show Ink
4:37 Leonardo Magnifica (M) / Troublemaker Inks Hanging Rice
5:21 Magna Carta Prince 1297 (F Flex) / Diamine Celadon Cat
6:12 Style Art Japanese Maple (M CI) / Parker Penman Sapphire
7:15 Esterbrook Estie Raven (F) / Troublemaker Inks Purple Yam
8:23 Mayfair Noldor Tiffany Inspired (B) / Troublemaker Inks Foxglove
9:18 London Pen Co. Christopher 14 (Imperial) / Diamine Jingle Berry
10:41 Urushi Studio India Teal (M Scythe) / Diamine Cashmere Rose
11:35 Reviewing & Ranking the Pairings
15:13 Final Thoughts & Outro

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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September 2024 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-10-30 | I give an overview of the pens and inks that I planned to use during September 2024. I give my first impressions of each pen and ink pairing on Cosmo Air Light, Iroful, Midori, Tomoe River, and Yamamoto Bank papers.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Pairings
5:09 First Impressions Across All Papers
12:00 General Thoughts & Outro

FEATURED PENS & INKS
SeY Pen Graffiti (B CI) / Diamine Merlot
Skogsy Pens Cholla (BB) / Kobe INK Milk Chocolate
Scopus Pens Tree of Life (M) / Sailor x Mizutama Yosooi
Newton Pens Majestic (M) / Diamine Weeping Willow
Pilot Custom 823 Clear (M) / Sailor 2024 Pen Show Ink
Leonardo Magnifica (M) / Troublemaker Inks Hanging Rice
Magna Carta Prince 1297 (F Flex) / Diamine Celadon Cat
Style Art Japanese Maple (M CI) / Parker Penman Sapphire
Esterbrook Estie Raven (F) / Troublemaker Inks Purple Yam
Mayfair Noldor Tiffany Inspired (B) / Troublemaker Inks Foxglove
London Pen Co. Christopher 14 (Imperial) / Diamine Jingle Berry
Urushi Studio India Teal (M Scythe) / Diamine Cashmere Rose

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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NEW PEN DAY! | BENU Euphoria Hot Toddy

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-10-17 | I received the BENU x Goldspot Euphoria Hot Toddy with a fine nib. Goldspot sent me this pen in exchange for an honest review. I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and hearing my overall impressions of the pen. You can purchase this pen directly from Goldspot’s website: goldspot.com/products/benu-euphoria-fountain-pen-in-hot-toddy

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the BENU Euphoria Hot Toddy
4:32 All My BENU Pens
5:28 All My Yellow Pens
6:34 Size Comparisons
7:23 Selecting an Ink
9:54 Writing Sample
10:39 Overall Impressions & Outro

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My Favorite Fountain Pen Cases

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-10-09 | In this video, I share my likes and dislikes about all the pen cases I love and use most often. I’ve purchased them from various sellers through Amazon, EndlessPens, Etsy, and Vanness Pens. I’ve also purchased some products directly from companies like Galen Leather and Rickshaw Bags. I hope you enjoy!

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Erofa 12 Fountain Pen Case: amzn.to/3zZ72ju
1:31 DiLoro 3-pen Case: amzn.to/4ctMwVp
2:51 Kaco 20-pen Case: amzn.to/4ct8po2
5:09 Shibui 3-pen Case: out of stock at EndlessPens
7:06 Galen Leather Zippered 10 Slots Pen Case: galenleather.com/products/leather-zippered-10-slots-pen-case-crazy-horse-brown
11:26 Galen Leather Leather Magnum Opus 12 Slots Hard Pen Case: galenleather.com/products/leather-magnum-opus-12-slots-hard-pen-case-with-removable-pen-tray-crazy-horse-brown
13:36 Etsy Fabric Pen Cases by ChinesePen: etsy.com/shop/ChinesePen
23:21 Use Case for Each Case
27:42 2024 SF Pen Show Purchases (from Bokumondoh, Rickshaw, and Vanness Pens)
30:40 Collection of Single Pen Sleeves
31:37 Outro
32:09 Pen Sleeves Montage

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August 2024 Currently Inked | Final Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-09-23 | I review the pen and ink pairings that I used in August 2024 and discuss my updated impressions of using them on Tomoe River paper. Watch my first impressions of these pen and ink pairings here: youtu.be/CAlQHC3LDXA.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Esterbrook Estie Tortoise (M) / J. Herbin Lie de Thé
0:48 Pelikan M205 Moonstone (M) / Troublemaker INKS Butterfly Dream
1:53 Franklin-Christoph Model 02 Vanness Exclusive (BB) / Manuscript Sugar Plum
2:18 Montegrappa Elmo Marshmallow (EF) / Sailor Shikiori Yozakura
3:05 Brute Force Design Spalted Maple (Sailor 21K M) / KWZ Brown Pink
3:38 Esterbrook Estie OS Botanical Gardens (J) / Diamine Tinsel
4:13 Sailor Pro Gear Slim Yoseka Home (M) / Diamine Sugar Snap
5:16 Opus 88 Mini Coffee Shop (F) / KWZ Smells Like Coffee
6:30 Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Age (M) / Wearingeul For Whom the Bell Tolls
7:17 Bonecrusher 7 Studios Velma Nightfall Test 1 (F) / Van Dieman’s Bioluminescence
8:24 Santini Italia Libra 5th Avenue (CSI) / The Wet Pen Western Trillium
9:10 SCRIBO Feel Graniglia (F Flex) / Wearingeul Don Quixote
10:15 Sailor 1911 Large A Pirate’s Life (F) / Colorverse Massive Storm
10:47 Visconti Kaleido Unicorn Galaxy (F CSI) / Colorverse Ganymede
11:32 Ranking the Pairings & Outro

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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How I Store My Nibs | A Nib Storage Solution

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-09-08 | I purchased a Bead Storage Organizer through Amazon to organize and store my loose nibs and nib units. I hope you enjoy watching my review of this handy little container.

Storage Container for spare nibs: amzn.to/3WoJHAM
Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction to the Bead Storage Organizer
2:56 Container Limitations
3:31 Build Quality
4:52 What I Store in the Organizer
6:31 Keeping Track of the Contents
7:21 Outro

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NEW PEN DAY! | Edison Newark Patent Pending Pink LE

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-09-04 | I received the Edison Newark Patent Pending Pink LE with an elastic extra-fine nib. Goldspot sent me this pen in exchange for an honest review. I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and review. You can purchase the Edison Newark in Patent Pending Pink on the Goldspot website: goldspot.com/products/edison-newark-fountain-pen-in-patent-pending-pink-le.

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the Edison Newark
3:06 Size Comparisons
4:31 Writing Sample
5:47 Final Thoughts

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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2024 San Francisco Pen Show Debrief

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-08-30 | In this video, I recounted my experiences and everything I purchased at the 2024 San Francisco Pen Show. You can find my 2023 Pen Show playlist here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcogfmjzzz9b96KE4XGY_wyyGW8zGCJ7.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00:00 Introduction & My Goals for the 2024 SF Pen Show
0:03:23 Day 1 Review
0:28:11 Day 2 Review
0:46:32 Meeting People
0:50:49 Day 3 Review
0:52:30 Nib Grinds
1:01:21 Overall Impression of the Show
1:03:04 Lessons Learned
1:12:21 Addendum
1:15:00 Outro

DAY ONE PURCHASES
- Newton Pens Majestic Small — Peach Peacock (M)
- Toyooka Craft 100-pen Case
- Leonardo Officina Italiana Magnifica (M)
- Bokumondoh Kimono 3-pen Sleeve
- River City Pen Company Contoured Nib Holder — Pastel Prism
- London Pen Co Christopher 14 — Arabian Nights (Imperial)
- Scopus Pens Tree of Life (M)
- Rickshaw Well Appointed Desk Sinclair R
- Yamamoto Paper Tasting Box
- Fountain Pendulum Modular Pair & Ink Miser Stabilizer

DAY TWO PURCHASES
- Rickshaw A5 Field Bag — Miami Pen Show
- Rickshaw 3-Pen Coozy — RAD Swirls Triptych
- Mayfair Pens Noldor — Tiffany inspired blank by Turnt Pen Co (B)
- Esterbrook Estie — Funky Lake (M)
- Magna Carta Prince — 1297 (Fine Flex)
- Skogsy Pens Cholla — blank by Betwixt Between Studios (BB)
- Urushi Studio India (M Scythe)
- SeY Pen (BCI)
- Stylo Art — Japanese Maple (MCI)
- Anderillium Luna Moth Green & Colossal Squid Dark
- Tom’s Studio 16 Sunny Teal & 17 Damson
- Sailor 50 States Texas & Utah
- Kobe Sumiyoshi Brown
- Taccia Tsuchi, Sabimidori, Benitsuchi, Fukaki Hanada, Koiai

DAY THREE PURCHASES
- Dromgoole’s Ink Sale: Sailor 50 States Idaho, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Wisconsin
- 2024 SF Pen Show Ink: Colorverse San Francisco Bay

ALL NIB GRINDS
- CY / Kyuseido (Friday): Leonardo MZ Nuvola (M → M CSI); Pilot Custom 823 (B → OB); Leonardo Essenza (F → F CSI)
- Matthew Chen (Friday): BENU Euphoria (B → Beak Point); Gutovschi Handmade (B → Sharp Stub)
- Mike Masuyama (Friday): Pelikan M1000 (F → F CSI); Platinum Izumo (M → M CSI)
- Anabelle Hiller (Saturday): Montblanc La Boheme (F → F CSI)
- Mike Masuyama (Sunday): Stylo Art (M → MCI); SeY Pen (B → BCI)
- Kirk Speer (Sunday): Santini Libra (CI → CSI)

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August 2024 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-08-15 | I give an overview of the pens and inks that I plan to use during August 2024. I give my first impressions of each pen and ink pairing on Cosmo Air Light, Iroful, Midori, Tomoe River, and Yamamoto Bank papers.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction
4:28 First Impressions Across All Papers
13:12 General Thoughts & Outro

FEATURED PENS & INKS
Esterbrook Estie Botanical Gardens (J) / Diamine Tinsel
Opus 88 Mini Coffee Shot (F) / KWZ Smells Like Coffee
Esterbrook Estie Tortoise (M) / Jacques Herbin Lie de Thé
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Yoseka Home (M) / Diamine Sugar Snap
Pelikan M205 Moonstone (M) / Troublemaker Inks Butterfly Dream
Sailor 1911 Large A Pirate’s Life (F) / Colorverse Massive Storm
Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Age (M) / Wearingeul For Whom the Bell Tolls
Bonecrusher 7 Studios Velma Nightfall Test 1 (F) / Van Dieman’s Bioluminescence
Franklin-Christoph 02 Vanness Exclusive (BB SIG) / Manuscript Sugar Plum
Visconti Kaleido Unicorn Galaxy (FCI) / Colorverse Ganymede
Montegrappa Elmo 01 Marshmallow (EF) / Sailor Shikiori Yozakura
Santini Italia Libra 5th Avenue (CI) / The Wet Pen Western Trillium
Brute Force Design Spalted Maple (21K Sailor M) / KWZ Brown Pink
SCRIBO Feel Graniglia (F Flex) / Wearingeul Don Quixote

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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July 2024 Currently Inked | Final Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-08-11 | I review the pen and ink pairings that I used in July 2024 and discuss my updated impressions of using them on Tomoe River paper. Watch my first impressions of these pen and ink pairings here: youtu.be/5NNYuGVy4sM.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Italix Parson’s Essential Black (MCI) / Sailor Manyo Asagiri / Diamine Oxford Blue
1:18 Pilot Custom 742 Black (MCI) / Sailor Manyo Yu
1:52 Sailor x Wancher Hawaiian Ripe Coffee (EF) / Diamine Petra / Sailor Yurameku Kokoroguma
3:17 Pilot Cusomt 74 Brown (F) & Pilot Custom 742 Black (F) / Diamine Classic Green
4:18 Sailor Pro Gear Slim Blue Green Nebula (MF) / LAMY Turmaline
4:56 Sailor x Nagasawa Blue Orient 2018 (F) / Monarca Mar Caribe
5:29 Maiora Alpha K Oroblu (F Flex) / Diamine Early Dusk
6:09 Namiki Falcon Black (SF SU) / Pilot Blue
6:56 Montblanc 146 Black (EF) / Waterman Serenity Blue
7:28 Sailor x Nagasawa Proske Gold (Z) / Diamine Jacaranda
8:45 Sailor Pro Gear Stealth Purple (MF) / Sailor Yurameku Dategokoro
9:33 Sailor Pro Gear Slim Black (MS) / Sailor Manyo Fuji
10:16 Maiora Alpha K Orogrigio (EF Flex) / Diamine Earl Grey
11:13 Sailor Pro Gear Stellar Black Hole (M) / Diamine Astral
11:56 Ranking the Pairings
14:35 Outro

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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SPOILER ALERT | Ink Flight #90 | July 2024

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-27 | It's that time, again!
Watch me sample the ink swatches and gush over the other goodies inside this month's box.
For more information about the Ink Flight subscription box, visit https://www.inkjournal.com.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing
0:36 First Impressions of the Surprise Items
1:45 Ink Swatching & Writing Samples
4:48 Paper Comparisons
1:53 Ink Swatch Comparisons
17:41 Review of the Surprise Item
20:30 Final Thoughts & Outro

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
5mL Ink Vials: amzn.to/3s3dxhp
Ink Vial Labels: amzn.to/45zTdlz
Ink Vial Swatch Stickers: amzn.to/3Sq0L7B
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo
Sailor Dipton Mini Ink & Dip Pen Set: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-20ml-dipton-bottled-ink-coral-humming?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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NEW PEN DAY! | Franklin-Christoph Vanness Model 02

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-19 | I purchased the Vanness Pens exclusive Franklin-Christoph Model 02 with a broad nib. I replaced its broad nib with a BB SIG that I purchased awhile back. I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and first impressions. I purchased this pen directly from Vanness Pens (https://vanness1938.com).

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT
Nib Storage Container: amzn.to/3YexLSX

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the Franklin-Christoph 02 Vanness Exclusive
2:39 Replacing the broad nib with BB SIG
3:45 Selecting an Ink
6:33 Size Comparisons
13:38 Writing Samples
16:03 Outro

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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July 2024 Currently Inked | Initial Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-16 | I give an overview of the pens and inks that I plan to use during July 2024. I give my first impressions of each pen and ink pairing on Cosmo Air Light, Iroful, Midori, Tomoe River, and Yamamoto Bank papers.

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction
4:54 First Impressions Across All Papers
12:34 General Thoughts & Outro

PENS FOR SALE (send email to lifeinspiresdesign@gmail.com)
Wancher Hawaiian Ripe Coffee (Pro Gear size, 21K EF)
Nagasawa Blue Orient 2018 (Pro Gear size, 21K F)
Maiora Alpha K Oroblu (F Flex)
Nagasawa x Sailor Original Profit Skeleton Proske Gold (1911S size, 14K Z)
SOLD Sailor Pro Gear Stealth Purple (21K MF) SOLD
Sailor Pro Gear Slim Black (14K MS)
Maiora Alpha K Orogrigio (EF Flex)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful A5 Paper: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.

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NEW PEN DAY! | Waterman Carène Unboxing

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-15 | I purchased the Waterman Carène Sea Green with a fine nib, then I purchased the Waterman Carène Black Sea with a medium nib. I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and first impressions. I purchased the first pen from eBay and the second one from Endless Pens.

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing the Waterman Carène Sea Green
8:06 Size Comparisons
11:49 Inking and Writing with the Pen
14:54 Thoughts on the Pen
19:51 Unboxing the Waterman Carène Black Sea
22:15 Writing Samples
24:29 Final Thoughts & Outro

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Sailor Nib Swap with Flexible Nib Factory Housing

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-13 | I purchased the Bock housing from Flexible Nib Factory for use with a Sailor 21K Gold nib and feed. I hope you enjoy watching me remove a Sailor gold nib for the first time in my life. I placed this new nib unit into my Brute Force Design fountain pen in Spalted Maple.

BS21KEC Bock 250 Housing for Sailor 21k, Sailor Converter Nipple: flexiblenib.com/store/product/bs21kec-bock-250-housing-for-sailor-21k
Sailor Pro Gear fountain pen: amzn.to/3zE7LX0
Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Gathering the Supplies
2:32 Swapping the Nib into the Flexible Nib Housing
7:42 Selecting an Ink & Writing Sample
10:09 First Impressions
12:02 Outro

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June 2024 30inks30days Final Thoughts

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-11 | Here’s the full playlist for my June 2024 #30inks30days videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNcogfmjzzz-PwiCy6LJK5G_yZIIapHQl&si=8kqhhfKHrDfflz5S

JUNE FAVORITES
1. Day 29: Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi
2. Day 10: Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu
3. Day 13: Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu
4. Day 5: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai
5. Day 27: Pilot Iroshizuku Kirk-same
6. Day 2: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku
7. Day 26: Van Dieman’s Russian Blue
8. Day 9: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun
9. Day 7: Van Dieman’s Kitten Paws
10: Day 28: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo
Ink Miser: amzn.to/401oAUV
Iroful Dot Grid Paper A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 30: Pilot Iroshizuku Hana-ikada

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-09 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Hana-ikada
Pen: Opus 88 Mini Sakura Cherry Blossoms (EF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Jonah 1:1–6 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 29: Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-07 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Take-sumi
Pen: Pilot E Maki-e (Script)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: James 1:1–10 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 28: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-06 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo
Pen: BENU Talisman True Unicorn (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Hebrews 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 27: Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-05 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Kiri-same
Pen: Platinum x Nagasawa Silhouette (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Philemon 1:1–9 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 26: Van Dieman’s Russian Blue

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-05 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Van Dieman’s Russian Blue
Pen: Karas Vertex Small Batch 2023-001 (EF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Titus 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 25: Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-yake

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-07-03 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-yake
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 03 Lemon Yellow & Amber Swirl (M SIG)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 24: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-26 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsuki-yo
Pen: Kaweco AL-Sport Gray Anthracite (F)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 23: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-25 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki
Pen: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Magic of Alice Small World (B NT)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 22: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-22 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Tsutsuji
Pen: Kaweco Collection Iridescent Pearl (F)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1–6 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 21: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-22 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-guri
Pen: SCRIBO Feel Graniglia (FF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Colossians 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 20: Herbin Ambre de Birmanie

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-20 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Jacques Herbin Ambre de Birmanie
Pen: Aurora Volterra (EF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Philippians 1:1–10 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 19: Pilot Iroshizuku Chiku-rin

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-20 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Chiku-rin
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 46 Nuclear Green (EF SIG)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Ephesians 1:1–9 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 18: Pilot Iroshizuku Sui-gyoku

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-19 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Sui-gyoku
Pen: Pilot Kakuno Transparent Aqua (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Galatians 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 17: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-19 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro
Pen: Platinum 3776 Century Chenonceau (SF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 16: Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-18 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji
Pen: Kaweco Classic Sport Transparent Gold (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 15: Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-17 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Ku-jaku
Pen: TWSBI ECO Caffè and Bronze (B)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Romans 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 14: Diamine Rainbows End

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-16 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Diamine Rainbows End
Pen: Schon DSGN Pocket Six Aluminum Monsters Inc. (Perspective)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Acts 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 13: Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-16 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu
Pen: BENU Euphoria Pink Champagne (B)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: John 1:1–11 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 12: Pilot Iroshizuku Hotaru-bi

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-16 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Hotaru-bi
Pen: Sailor 1911 Large Black Luster (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Luke 1:1–10 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 11: Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-gao

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-12 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-gao
Pen: LAMY 2000 Black (EF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Mark 1:1–9 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 10: Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-12 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Murasaki-shikibu
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 45 Lavender (F CI)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Matthew 1:1–10 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 9: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-11 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-gaki
Pen: Pilot Vanishing Point Black Matte (EF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Malachi 1:1–6 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 8: Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-11 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Ama-iro
Pen: Sailor 1911 Large Stormy Sea (F)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Zechariah 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 7: Van Dieman’s Kitten Paws

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-07 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Van Dieman’s Kitten Paws
Pen: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini Zyne (MF)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Haggai 1:1–8 (NLT)

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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 6: Jacques Herbin Poussière de Lune

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-07 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Jacques Herbin Poussière de Lune
Pen: Visconti Mirage Mythos Aphrodite (F)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1–6 (NLT)

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Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 5: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-06 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai
Pen: Leonardo Momento Zero Nuvola (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1–8 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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HAPPY MAIL! | Package from Esterbrook

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-05 | I received some gifts from Esterbrook as a thank-you for my kindness. I did not purchase any of these items, but all opinions within the video are my own. I was not obligated to make this video for Esterbrook; I simply wanted to remember this experience, and perhaps show you some interesting products. I hope you enjoy watching my unboxing and first impressions.

Iroful Dotted Paper, A5: amzn.to/3Rh5yXT

VIDEO TIMELINE
0:00 Introduction & Opening the Package
5:45 All My Esterbrook Pens
8:12 Selecting an Ink & Writing Sample
10:26 Outro

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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 4: Pilot Iroshizuku Ajisai

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-05 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Ajisai
Pen: LAMY Safari Pink Cliff (M)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Nahum 1:1–9 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 3: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-03 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun
Pen: Pilot Custom 74 Smoky Black (F)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Micah 1:1–7 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 2: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-02 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-ryoku
Pen: Pilot Custom 823 Amber (B)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Jonah 1:1–6 (NLT)

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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#30inks30days June 2024 | Day 1: Two Inks — Diamine Fortunes Gold & Bucks Fizz

Kristen | Life Inspires Design 2024-06-01 | FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
Ink #1: Diamine Fortunes Gold
Pen #1: Esterbrook Estie Mimosa (Journaler)
Ink #2: Diamine Bucks Fizz
Pen #2: LAMY Safari Mango (Long Knife)
Paper: Hobonichi A5 HON
Scripture: Obadiah 1:1–6 (NLT)

Others participating in this month’s #30inks30days
@MariaRosseau
@bootsmama1027
@wildlyimaginable
@inksplat
@Neko-KittyLovesFountainPens

SUPPLIES FOR MY SWATCHING SESSIONS
Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen: atlasstationers.com/products/sailor-hocoro-dip-pen-white?sca_ref=4779610.Dzk6NEFcWo

I’m now an Atlas Affiliate! You can use my code, KRISTEN, to take an extra 10% off most products on their website: https://www.atlasstationers.com. Some exclusions may apply including TWSBI, Penlux, Sailor & Esterbrook.
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