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Quick content note here: I understand Advent is a Christian artifact, regardless of its presence in my life and ancestry as a cultural event. I am not Christian, though much of my family is, and I am not happy with the Christianization of secular culture despite having grown up immersed in it. I promise toContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 6”

Okay, at this point I don’t know what to expect. Today’s door opening! *drumroll*………. Day 5’s ink is called “Spiced Apple.” Three days of S inks. Is that intentional? I tested, as per usual, using a borosilicate glass dip pen in a Maruman Mnemosyne notebook. The paper in the Mnemosyne is good for sheening inksContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 5”

I was almost positive today’s ink would be dull in comparison to the last two. Today’s door opening! *drumroll*………. Day 4’s ink is called “Spruce.” I tested, as per usual, using a borosilicate glass dip pen in a Maruman Mnemosyne notebook. The paper in the Mnemosyne is good for sheening inks but isn’t as thinContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 4”

Yesterday’s ink was so lovely that I was extra excited about today’s. Today’s door opening! *drumroll*………. Day 3’s ink is called “Solar Storm.” I think the gold stippling around the 3 on the door is supposed to represent the Sun’s corona, which I believe is damn cool. I tested, as per usual, using a borosilicateContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 3”

Given I was expecting mostly green inks, I was excited the first one was blue & was thrilled to anticipate a broad range of colors. Today’s door opening! *drumroll*………. Day 2’s ink is called “Yule Log.” I tested each ink using a borosilicate glass dip pen in a Maruman Mnemosyne notebook. The paper in theContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 2”

…okay yeah the title is generic. I don’t want to spoil people who might have their own calendars to open. Today’s door opening! *drumroll*………. Day 1’s ink is called “Bliss.” I tested each ink using a borosilicate glass dip pen in a Maruman Mnemosyne notebook. The paper in the Mnemosyne is good for sheening inksContinue reading “Diamine Inkvent 2022 – Day 1”