Inktipodes

Inktipodes

A blog about pens, inks and stationery.

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  • Fountain Pens
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Features, Ink Deepdives

The Complete Guide to Ink Additives

All about ink additives – magic tricks to improve flow, dilute your colours, add sparkle and more!

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26/03/2026
Features, Pen Reviews

My Thoughts on the Penlux Concerto (I Love It!)

The Penlux Concerto was my Black Friday self-indulgence last year. It's not revolutionary but it's very good; read on for my thoughts.

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23/01/2026
Features, Pen Reviews

My Thoughts on the Ferris Wheel Press Bijou

Ferris Wheel Press sent me a Bijou pen for review. Designed to fit FWP's aesthetic of nostalgic whimsy, the Bijou looks good, but I had mixed experiences when testing it…

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11/01/2026
Features, Inks

Eleanor’s Ink Swatch Gallery

I've created a gallery of my ink swatches to make them easy to search and filter without having to scroll through Instagram forever.

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08/12/2025
  • Features,  Ink Deepdives

    The Complete Guide to Ink Additives

    / 26/03/2026

    All about ink additives – magic tricks to improve flow, dilute your colours, add sparkle and more!

    Read More
  • Features,  Pen Reviews

    My Thoughts on the Penlux Concerto (I Love It!)

    / 23/01/2026

    The Penlux Concerto was my Black Friday self-indulgence last year. It's not revolutionary but it's very good; read on for my thoughts.

    Read More
  • Inks

    My Favourite Fountain Pen Inks of 2025

    / 13/01/2026

    I tried out a lot of new inks in 2025, and I sat down to pick my favourites from each colour group. Check out my picks!

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  • Features,  Pen Reviews

    My Thoughts on the Ferris Wheel Press Bijou

    / 11/01/2026

    Ferris Wheel Press sent me a Bijou pen for review. Designed to fit FWP's aesthetic of nostalgic whimsy, the Bijou looks good, but I had mixed experiences when testing it out. Read my review for all the details.

    Read More
  • Features,  Inks

    Eleanor’s Ink Swatch Gallery

    / 08/12/2025

    I've created a gallery of my ink swatches to make them easy to search and filter without having to scroll through Instagram forever.

    Read More
  • Meta

    Welcome, Take Two – Coming Back From Hiatus

    / 07/12/2025

    Eighteen months later, I'm back from my hiatus. Still deep down the fountain pen rabbit hole, and with thoughts to share!

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  • Pen Guides

    The Complete Guide to Modern Lamy Nibs

    / 26/02/2024

    This comprehensive guide covers everything about the full range of Lamy nibs, compatible with and interchangeable between almost all modern Lamy pens.

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  • A selection of ink bottles from various brands arranged in storage.
    Meta

    The Obligatory Welcome Post

    / 21/02/2024

    Hi, my name is Eleanor, and I have inky fingers. When I’m invested in something, I want to blog about it, and fountain pens and inks are no exception!

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  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • PR and Disclosure Policy
  • Discount Codes