In this video I slow everything right down and build a custom cover for my Hobonichi A6 using Ferris Wheel Press inks and a luxury fountain pen. It’s very much a “quiet setup” kind of session—testing rich, shimmering colours, letting the ink pool where it wants to, and layering marks until the cover feels like a little seasonal object rather than just a piece of stationery. If you like fountain pen ink swatches, gentle stationery ASMR energy, and watching a cover come together step-by-step, this is that. I’m experimenting as I go: how the shimmer behaves with slower intentional writing, how different ink loads change the mood, and how Bristol smooth paper handles crisp lines and saturated colour. The takeaway is that you don’t need a complicated plan—choose a few inks you genuinely love, give yourself time, and let the layering do the work. If you’re setting up for 2026 and want your Hobonichi to feel personal from day one, this is a really calming way to start.