Pen Snobs Will Hate This… My Top Ink of 2025!

Sometimes the ink you expect to win… doesn’t. In this video, I share my top fountain pen ink of 2025, and it’s probably not what a lot of pen snobs would choose. It’s affordable, easy to use, and it’s been living in my pens all year — including pens that definitely cost more than the ink inside them. This isn’t about hype, brand prestige, or price tags. It’s about how an ink actually performs in real-world use: flow, behavior, everyday writing, and whether it makes me want to keep reaching for my pens. You don’t need expensive ink to enjoy fountain pens — and this one proves it. Jinhao Blue Black AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4msPFCN Amazon - https://amzn.to/48zJLmU Paper Used: Paper Used: Clairefontaine Notemakers - https://amzn.to/4iw5Aaf Clairefontaine Creamy Paper - https://amzn.to/4afpmEN Muji Paper - https://www.muji.us/products/double-ring-lined-notebook-a5-8a62018 LEUCHTTURM1917 - https://amzn.to/43PYOWN Tomoe River 52gsm - https://amzn.to/4oe6yJD Regalia Paper - https://amzn.to/4ihzzT6 Chromatography Strips - https://amzn.to/3LTf2sb Pens: Jinhao 20 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3Qgnffx Montblanc Noblesse - https://youtu.be/DaPVB8hVb1A Yard O Led Grand Viceroy - https://youtu.be/w2NXcKyjNkI Pelikan Epoch P361 Zircon - https://youtu.be/LJN5UgzqIsA Want to support my channel without it coming out of your pocket? Use some of the links below next time you're buying any thing on Amazon or other online retailers listed below. Thanks for all the support! Some of my favorite pens: Jinhao 20: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4sWswOx Asive P20: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEYnPjR Jinhao 9019: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFT2Ssx Jinhao X159: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkhmYE3 Majohn V60: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFaUZ9a Jinhao 82: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdShNVr Wingsung 630 (steel): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFHTAaj Wingsung 630 (14K gold): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBGHiZp Majohn A1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEoy3gj Hongdian C1: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DeFA2av Favorite Pen Case: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dlosihv Smartwatch you see on my wrist by Kospset Tank M4: https://amzn.to/48foajo https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3UwRF7D Visit my Amazon Store (in progress) My Amazon Store - Work in Progress https://www.amazon.ca/shop/doodlebud Here's a list of the items I use to inspect, tune, and grind my nibs: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/doodlebud/list/2HWMI9PRH8VVQ?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfdoodlebud A great fountain pen: https://amzn.to/3BCEHgs Care for some ink? https://amzn.to/3uzL9kv *********************** DISCOUNT CODES ***************************************** ___________________________________________________________________________________ Check out the weekly sales at Goldspot Pens https://goldspot.com/collections/weekly-dip?aff=5 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Online Retailer: www.blesket.com Use code DOODLEBUD22 to save 10% ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 10% when buying from Esterbrook pens by using the code DOODLEBUD10 www.esterbrookpens.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 10% when buying from Pen Chalet by using the code DOODLEBUD10 www.penchalet.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ Save 20% when buying from Ensso but using the code doodlebud https://www.ensso.com/ ___________________________________________________________________________________ SAVE 10% by using the DISCOUNT CODE: Doodlebud10 at checkout https://kenroinkd.com ___________________________________________________________________________________ XTOOL LASER DISCOUNTS SAVE $80 on your xTool Purchase when you use the code XTOOLDO xTool F1 Ultra - https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1-ultra-20w-fiber-diode-dual-laser-engraver?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool S1: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-s1-laser-cutter-test-noindex?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool D1 Pro 20W: https://www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer xTool F1: https://www.xtool.com/products/xtool-f1?ref=cywR4Go9qyob3a&utm_medium=5306&utm_source=influencer 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Ink Reveal 3:34 - Pens for writing sample 4:44 - Quick color comparison 5:35 - Chromatography 6:23 - What I like about it 7:07 - Dry time & waterproof tests 8:15 - Writing Samples