Instead of doing the whole “what inks should I declutter?” thing, I flipped it and made this a must-keep list. In this video, I’m throwing an ink swatching party and sharing my Top 10 fountain pen inks—the ones I consider non-negotiable in my collection. Total transparency: I definitely have more inks I’m sure I’ll keep, but these are the core colors I’d want to have even if I had to start over. This is very much a “watch me swatch, compare, and vibe-check” kind of episode—because swatching is where inks really show their personality. I’m looking at how each ink behaves on the page and why it earns a permanent spot in my journaling and planner setups. If you’re building a starter ink lineup, trying to curate your collection, or you just want ideas for your next bottle, this list is meant to be a fun, practical shortcut to inks that feel like forever-inks.