Name: Sterling Ink Unboxing and Pen Test
Uploaded: 2025-09-27 15:11:03
Duration: 35 min 27 s

Question 1

Is Sterling Ink paper good for fountain pens?

Accepted Answer

In this video I do a pen test in both Sterling Ink planners so you can actually see how fountain pen ink behaves on the paper. My whole goal here is to help if you’re unsure about the paper this year. If you’re picky about how ink looks and performs, testing it directly is the best way to decide.

Question 2

What do you test in the Sterling Ink planner pen test?

Accepted Answer

I do a pen test in both planners to get a feel for how the paper handles my pens and inks. I’m looking at how the writing experience feels and how the ink shows up on the page. I also compare it to what I’m seeing in my current Hobonichi so you have a reference point.

Question 3

Which Sterling Ink planner should I choose?

Accepted Answer

I walk through my intentions for both planners during the unboxing, because I think function matters just as much as paper. How you plan to use it—planning, journaling, lists, memory keeping—will help narrow it down. Watching the pen test alongside my intended use is the easiest way to decide.

Question 4

How does Sterling Ink compare to Hobonichi for fountain pens?

Accepted Answer

I show you what some of my pens look like in my current Hobonichi planner and then we look at the Sterling Ink paper with a pen test. That side-by-side context is what I personally need when I’m deciding on a planner. If you’re used to Hobonichi and you’re curious about switching, this video is meant to help with that exact question.

Question 5

Is this a Sterling Ink planner unboxing or a review?

Accepted Answer

It’s an unboxing with a practical paper check. I unbox the planners, talk about my intentions, and then do a pen test so you can see performance instead of just hearing me describe it. Think of it as an unboxing plus a “will my pens behave?” reality check.

Question 6

What pens and inks did you use in the test?

Accepted Answer

In this upload I focus on showing how my pens look on the page in my current Hobonichi and then testing in the Sterling Ink planners. The transcript details weren’t provided here, so I can’t list exact pen and ink names from this page. If you want, tell me what you’re using and I’ll suggest what to test for based on the kind of results you care about.

Sterling Ink Unboxing and Pen Test

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