May Currently Inked: New Fountain Pens from Pelikan, Esterbrook & A Very Special Ink + Zentangles

Welcome to my May 2026 Currently Inked! This month, I’m breaking in several new acquisitions including the Pelikan M600 White and Rose Gold and the Asvine C80. I’m sharing a deep dive into my May fountain pen rotation, featuring detailed ink swatches of Wearingeul, Diamine, and a special one of a kind ink from my friend @BookishMandy Stick around for a step-by-step Zentangle tutorial using these new ink colors to see how they perform on paper. Whether you are into planning, journaling, or just love seeing specialty inks in action, there is plenty of inky inspiration in this month’s setup. Chapters 0:00 Intro & April Favorites (Labon, Lamy 2000) 1:30 April "Misses" & Shimmer Clogs 2:22 Unexpected Surprises & New Additions 4:40 May Selection Criteria & Challenges 6:00 Pelikan M600 & Wearingeul White Rabbit 7:55 Penlux Delgado & Wearingeul Daddy Long Legs 10:05 Esterbrook Katchufugetsu & Kiwi Inks x @BookishMandy Bunny Pink 13:00 Leonardo Love Letter & Sense and Sensibility 15:15 Asvine C80 & Diamine Bubbly 17:00 Labon 325 & Wearinguel Lost 18:40 Sailor Pro Gear vs. Pelikan M600 Comparison 21:14 Zentangle Tutorial: Geometric Fusion #36 29:25 May Ink Recap & Swatch Gallery 32:40 Future "Currently Inked" Challenge? Let’s Connect: DM @christyncreates on Instagram Shopping Links: Browse my favorite pens, inks, and stationery tools here: My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/christyncreates Featured Creators & Related Videos: Inksplat Manda: @inksplat Artistic Simma (Zentangle Inspiration): @artisticsima on Instagram Pelikan & Estie Unboxing: https://youtu.be/b5HAMqfME1U?si=OAOEbj9jmiAM9fMJ