Ferris Wheel Press - The Velvet Ballet

A photo of the 38mL bottle of Ferris Wheel Press ink in the shade "The Velvet Ballet", in front of the red packaging.

The Velvet Ballet from Ferris Wheel Press is a rich, deep burgundy that features lots of silver shimmer.

Let’s see the swatches!

This colour is quite pretty - reminiscent to me of Writer’s Blood from Diamine. Similar to Writer’s Blood, this ink is quite thick. It pools a lot on a glass dip pen, as you’ll see in the handwriting examples on the swatches below. The ink is quite pretty though, and very legible.

Below is a longer format video and sample of writing using a TWSBI Eco with an M nib - both in handwriting, and printing. Writing with a fountain pen sort of evens the flow out, vs with a glass dip pen from the earlier swatches.

@paperemm Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C Gibson is a great read, especially if you had a complicated relationship with your parents. 25/30 of #30daysoffirstlines hosted by @amy ! 🖋️ twsbi eco <m> with @ferriswheelpress the velvet ballet #stationery #mydesk #plannercommunity #ferriswheelpress #twsbi #fountainpen #hobonichi #booktok #handwriting #adultchildrenofemotionallyimmaturearents ♬ Sunday - HNNY
@paperemm Hard to capture the shimmer swimming around in the bottle. I keep mine in their boxes because I love good packaging but sometimes I take them out to admire them 🙈 Ink: The Velvet Ballet from @ferriswheelpress #stationery #fountainpen #fountainpenink #ferriswheelpress #journal #planner #plannercommunity #mydesk #stationeryhaul ♬ cozy vibes - RyseMusic

Hi! Just a disclaimer that:

  • This post is not sponsored.

  • This ink was purchased with my own money.

  • If you'd like to support me and want this ink, you can check it out on the Atlas Stationer's site using my affiliate link - use code PAPEREMM10 for a discount on your order too! Some exceptions may apply.

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