Inked Out

As my husband does dishes and sings to songs of the 70's; I found time to write a little bit about ink, and of course Vanness Pen Shop. We left work a little early due to the ongoing ice storms pounding our state.

We had not publicly put information out about the end of the PW Akkerman 150 ml ink bottles. We felt it should come from them first. Friday- they published the news.  By Saturday afternoon the calls and emails were taking over our store. We carry more than 20 brands of ink. We sell ink every day, in the store and sometimes online- but this was out of control. Sunday- ICE STORM- There was no stopping the ink sales. Tonight we have less than 10 bottles in the store. We have a partial shipment on the way now- most of it Pre-sold or held.

This was not our only ink event for the week. We ordered Diamine 3.5 weeks ago. Still hadn't arrived late last week. Emailed- no reply. I called yesterday- again- finally heard back- vague answers about ship times. Today- email stating the entire shipment (3,000 bottles) of inks (this is for all U.S.) had arrived from England - FROZEN- apparently much of it was cracked or broken. The cold weather will now be taking a grip on the fountain pen users of the country. Looking for Diamine? I would not delay in ordering.  Diamine is among the least expensive inks per ml only 3 common inks are less expensive. Do you know which inks those are? If so shoot me an email- vanness1938@gmail.com and get free shipping on one bottle from one of those 3 brands of ink.



I have been full of good news today haven't I?  Maybe its the weather. Bring on the sunshine!!!!


Lisa Vanness
A self portrait on a warm rainy day!