In this video, I do the thing I always do when I’m trying to be “casual” about inks… and then I go full hyperfocus. I swatch my way through the 2025 ink advent calendars—Diamine Inkvent 2025 and Colorverse Colorvent 2025—so you can peek without committing (or at least, peek with intention). I show you my ink swatching kit, how I set up my pages, and the ink properties I pay attention to while I’m testing: shading, sheen, shimmer behavior, readability, and how “usable” a color feels in real journaling/planner life. I split the video into two big swatch sessions (yes, I had my “assistants” with me), then I zoom out and compare both calendars side by side. The main takeaway: it’s not just “which is prettier,” it’s which one fits your vibe—do you want more playful surprises, more cohesive palettes, or inks you’ll actually reach for after December? I also made a stats sheet and answered the questions I know people have—like what kinds of inks show up, how the mix changes year to year, and whether these calendars are worth it if you’re not a daily swatcher. There’s a clearly marked spoiler section near the end, and I wrap up with announcements (including something special for Jakartans).