Writing doesn’t always need intention or an end goal. Sometimes, it’s just about moving pen across paper and letting curiosity lead the way. Browse our latest collection of dip pens & inks, featuring a range of nibs and bottled inks designed for trying, mixing, and discovering.
There is no “right” way to use them — sit down and experiment freely. Switch inks mid-page. Rinse and start again. These tools are for anyone who wants to experiment with ink, slow down their writing practice, and rediscover the joy of analogue creativity. Dip pens are uniquely freeing. Without cartridges or commitments, you can move from one ink to another in seconds — perfect for exploring colour, sheen, shading, and line variation.

Mix & Match with Kakimori

Alongside beautifully crafted pigment inks, Kakimori makes interchangeable metal nibs and nib holders. Tools designed to be rinsed, swapped, and reused — ideal for moving between inks without interruption.

Their Inkstand Solutions and Ink Mixing Kit allow you to dilute, mix and add sheens to base colours. With each dip, subtle differences emerge: textures change and unexpected details appear. 

Play with Colour and Character from Sailor

No ink experimentation is complete without colour, and Sailor brings that sense of discovery to life. Known for their expressive Japanese inks, Sailor’s Hocoro Dip Pen and Dipton Inks are made to experiment with ease.

Rich colours that reveal different personalities depending on direction and flow. From soft shading to dramatic sheen, Sailor inks reward curiosity and repetition. Try one ink across multiple nibs, or several inks with the same pen — the results are never quite the same.

Visit Us

Come visit us in-store to try our Kakimori and Sailor dip pens and inks for yourself — there’s nothing like seeing, dipping, and playing with colour firsthand.