In this video, I’m sharing my Top 5 fountain pen inks of 2025—aka the inks I reached for the most last year and the ones that genuinely surprised me. My tastes have shifted a lot since I first got into fountain pens (I’m pickier now, but also more open to different vibes), so this list isn’t just “pretty colors.” I’m looking at what actually worked for me in real journaling and planner life: how an ink behaves, how it looks once it dries down, and whether it still feels exciting after the honeymoon phase. I talk through what makes each pick stand out—whether that’s a moody, storybook kind of shade, a dependable everyday workhorse, or something that just makes writing feel extra special. If you’re trying to figure out what to ink up next (or you’re rebuilding your ink lineup because your preferences changed like mine did), this is meant to be a cozy, practical starting point. I also linked everything I used, plus my usual discount codes and my sticker shop goodies if you want to browse.