Colorverse Witch By Starlight is a collection of fountain pen inks created by a South Korean company called Colorverse. This collection was released in 2018 and is part of their Season 2 lineup. The main idea behind this collection is to evoke the mysterious and enchanting world of witches under the moonlight. The Colorverse Witch By Starlight collection consists of six different ink colors, each named after a specific witch from different cultures and legends. These colors include: Banshee, Cat, Ghost, Invisible, Pocket, and Whisper. Each color has its own unique shade, ranging from dark and intense to soft and delicate.
Now I'm not going to drop the better part of a Benjamin to get a school desk pencil sharpener. But I thought others might appreciate the elegance here.
I can t remember who made it, but either an acquisition related to Sanford in the early 00s made this slightly more complicated and better constructed model redundant and the replacement model was never quite as good. 3mm lead sizes, and the eraser is a chunky twist-out vinyl eraser instead of the abrasive pink crap on a Ticonderoga or the vestigal little stubs sadly common on most decent mechanical pencils.
Each color has its own unique shade, ranging from dark and intense to soft and delicate. One of the standout qualities of these inks is their sheen. Sheen refers to the shiny and reflective quality that appears on the paper after the ink has dried.
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Every time I think about the Colorverse Witch by Starlight, I think "eh" because the ink color is not accurate to the sample on the Goulet website. Every time I write with Witch by Starlight, though, I think I need to buy a bottle of it because the holographic shimmer is so intense and looks so pretty.
Opened up the Nebulous Plume yesterday to take some notes, having not used it in about a week or two, and it started up right away. Good job, Esterbrook. That cap is great, the nib is great. I still wish it had a gold nib, and I'm still toying with the idea of buying a gold nib for it, since it's a standard Jowo No 6.
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Defenestrar
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Subscriptor++So it's time to dig school supplies out of the closet and see what's missing from the school's list. This year our fifth grader needs to bring a personal pencil sharpener (plus pencils - colored and otherwise). I ran across this beauty:
Now I'm not going to drop the better part of a Benjamin to get a school desk pencil sharpener. But I thought others might appreciate the elegance here.
Now I should stop being distracted and go find something cheap that won't muck up colored pencils.
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Subscriptor++Who needs a sharpener?
Goulet Pens - Fire & Dice Pencil 1.1mm
Gather your questing party and your favorite dice, and get ready to set out on your next great adventure! Now you can tell your RPG story in style with Fire & Dice, our 2022 Exclusive collaboration with Goulet Pens. Featuring classic icons from the RPG community, this metal etched rollerball pen.
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Subscriptor++ Who needs a sharpener?Apparently fifth graders or he'll feel ostracized by the other students when he always has to borrow one. I'll send him with some mechanicals anyway because they're superior in almost every way. Probably not that mechanical though. I wouldn't want him to be too cool for school.
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Moderator Mechanicals and a separate eraser are the only way to go. Reactions: Diabolical and DefenestrarMore options
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Subscriptor++ Mechanicals and a separate eraser are the only way to go.My favorite mechanical was an 0.5 mm that had a extending (twist action) white polymer eraser. I can't remember who made it, but either an acquisition related to Sanford in the early '00s made this slightly more complicated (and better constructed) model redundant and the replacement model was never quite as good.
I could probably trust my son with a good mechanical at this point. His older sister loses then regularly so we get her the cheap throw away kind.
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ModeratorYeah, the erasers being hit or miss on efficacy and size when included with the pencil, even if they're replaceable, makes having the standalone a no-brainer. We had purchased a 12 pack of mechanicals a while ago for our D&D table, and their erasers were awful. I'd rather just pay the price for a good Japanese eraser, like this Tombow Mono retractable.
JetPens.com - Tombow Mono Zero Metal Type Retractable Eraser - Black
Perfect for students, artists, and designers, this Good Design Award-winning retractable eraser is ultra-portable and ultra-precise. Its thin, PVC-free eraser features a cross section of just 2.5 mm x 5 mm, letting you easily erase stray lines and incorrect numbers without disrupting the.
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Subscriptor++Yeah, the erasers being hit or miss on efficacy and size when included with the pencil, even if they're replaceable, makes having the standalone a no-brainer. We had purchased a 12 pack of mechanicals a while ago for our D&D table, and their erasers were awful. I'd rather just pay the price for a good Japanese eraser, like this Tombow Mono retractable.
JetPens.com - Tombow Mono Zero Metal Type Retractable Eraser - Black
Perfect for students, artists, and designers, this Good Design Award-winning retractable eraser is ultra-portable and ultra-precise. Its thin, PVC-free eraser features a cross section of just 2.5 mm x 5 mm, letting you easily erase stray lines and incorrect numbers without disrupting the.
www.jetpens.comWow, I was thinking that people were still using the big rectangular blob erasers.
Last time I looked at mechanical pencils was way, way back in college days and when I was seriously playing tabletop RPGs. I think i used Pentel back in the day.
Jetpen seems to have a good selection of mechanical pencils. I'm glad none appear to generate the itch to collect.
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Subscriptor++ Mechanicals and a separate eraser are the only way to go. You can take my Dixon Ticonderoga from my cold, dead hands. Reactions: SunRaven01More options
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Subscriptor++I don't even know why anyone ever buys the pink erasers - but you still see them on required school supply lists even though they'll be harder than a rock before half the school year is up. For pencil writing my go-to is the Staedtler Mars plastic 526 50 eraser block. Or the equivalent in round advancing systems.
I know artists like various gum types - including those weird kneadable ones, but I've never been a graphite or charcoal artist.
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Moderator You can take my Dixon Ticonderoga from my cold, dead hands.Ticonderogas have fallen from their once lofty perch; alas. Blackwing, Mitsubishi, and again . Tombow all consistently get mentioned over Ticonderoga these days. There is something to be said for the nostalgia of that classic yellow No. 2 pencil though.
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Subscriptor++Ticonderogas have fallen from their once lofty perch; alas. Blackwing, Mitsubishi, and again . Tombow all consistently get mentioned over Ticonderoga these days. There is something to be said for the nostalgia of that classic yellow No. 2 pencil though.
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Subscriptor You can take my Dixon Ticonderoga from my cold, dead hands.Although the quality on the Dixon Ticonderoga isn't what it used to be. I need to order me some of the "nicer" wood pencils to try. (I know I'm not a big fan of Blackwings.)
I don't even know why anyone ever buys the pink erasers - but you still see them on required school supply lists even though they'll be harder than a rock before half the school year is up. For pencil writing my go-to is the Staedtler Mars plastic 526 50 eraser block. Or the equivalent in round advancing systems.
I know artists like various gum types - including those weird kneadable ones, but I've never been a graphite or charcoal artist.
Pentel Hi-Polymer erasers are what I keep in my desk drawer. And almost never get out and use because the erasers on my Ticonderogas are normally good enough.
(A big part of the reason I keep buying Ticonderogas and don't just go all-mechanical is because I don't really like messing with a standalone eraser. But I've yet to meet the actually-usable built-in mechanical pencil eraser; they seem to be universally awful.)
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Subscriptor++So the new TWSBI Vac700R w/ Broad nib came in. Cleaned it, and inked it up with De Atramentis Fog Grey. Like the ink, but not comfortable writing "normal" with a broad nib.
Anyone have tips for writing normal sized with a broad nib? Everything just mushes together.
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cogwheel
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Subscriptor(A big part of the reason I keep buying Ticonderogas and don't just go all-mechanical is because I don't really like messing with a standalone eraser. But I've yet to meet the actually-usable built-in mechanical pencil eraser; they seem to be universally awful.)
https://www.jetpens.com/Tombow-Mono-Graph-Shaker-Mechanical-Pencil-0.3-mm-Blue/pd/16827
Available in both caveman-thick 0.5mm and as-deity-intended 0.3mm lead sizes, and the eraser is a chunky twist-out vinyl eraser instead of the abrasive pink crap on a Ticonderoga or the vestigal little stubs sadly common on most decent mechanical pencils. The shaker bit works, but you can ignore it entirely (I do).
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Subscriptor++It doesn't look as if the bayonet steel graphite-protective sheath on the end retracts with the graphite though. That can be a deadly hazard - or worse than deadly if you're absent minded enough to slip it into a front pocket.
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SubscriptorThere's an easy solution to that: don't be absent-minded.
In all seriousness, I've never considered a non-retractable drafting-length lead sleeve to be a stabbing hazard. A potential bending hazard (which invariably destroys the pencil), yes, but I never had much problems with that either because I don't generally carry pencils in my pockets.
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Subscriptor++So the new TWSBI Vac700R w/ Broad nib came in. Cleaned it, and inked it up with De Atramentis Fog Grey. Like the ink, but not comfortable writing "normal" with a broad nib.
Anyone have tips for writing normal sized with a broad nib? Everything just mushes together.
Spoiler: writingYeah, the line width of a broad nib is a hugely limiting factor when trying to keep it steady inside the lines. Especially in what looks like 5mm ruling?
I disliked my broad nib when I first started using it, but I have found that it certainly has it's time and place. If I'm just jotting down notes, or REALLY want to showcase an ink? It's brilliant. Especially for sparkly. But tight, controlled, small text? Proper tool for the job is NOT a broad nib .
Which is why Sailor zoom nibs are so fun. FAT PIPE wide line width at a low angle, about a medium-fine (Japanese) line width when near vertical. Part of why I love my Naginata-Togi so much - currently inked up with Diamine Turquoise.
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Subscriptor++I tend to use a Japanese Fine as a good compromise between my preferred small note taking style and smoothness. The Custom 823 is ideal for that, as is the Pilot Fermo. I have a few tuned European EF nibs that are also pretty good, like the Leonardo Moemento Zero Grande, but the section is not quite as comfortable.
As for pencils, I have a couple of mechanicals like the one above, but they get very little use. In fact, TTRPG play was one of my last uses for them, but I haven’t played except for play-by-post for years.
Now, Dixon is a sore point for me. I toured the old factory in Jersey City as a kid. Now it’s apartments. I don’t consider the current Dixon pencils as true successors to the ones of my youth, so I haven’t used a wood pencil in decades, and my wife buys cute ones for my girls which as trash. They have leads that are not uniformly aligned, so they are hard to sharpen, and the erasers are the pink junk that turns into an abrasive stump in a couple of months. I’ve been trying to get her to buy them mechanicals instead, but it falls on deaf ears.
Now I should stop being distracted and go find something cheap that won't muck up colored pencils.
In this collection, the sheen adds an ethereal and magical effect to the colors, giving them an extra dimension. The inks in the Colorverse Witch By Starlight collection are made with high-quality ingredients, ensuring smooth and consistent performance in fountain pens. They are also highly saturated, allowing for vibrant and vivid writing or drawing. Overall, Colorverse Witch By Starlight collection is a beautiful and enchanting set of fountain pen inks that captures the allure and mystery of witches under the starry night sky. Whether you're a collector, an artist, or simply enjoy writing with fountain pens, these inks are a great choice to add a touch of magic to your work..
Reviews for "Channeling Your Inner Witch: An Introduction to Colorverse Witch by Starlight"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with Colorverse Witch by Starlight. The colors in the set were not what I expected. The pigmentation was weak and it took multiple layers to achieve any sort of opacity. The colors also didn't blend well, making it difficult to create smooth transitions. The packaging was also a letdown, with the bottles not sealing properly and causing the ink to dry out quicker than expected. Overall, I feel like this set was a waste of money and I would not recommend it to anyone.
2. Emily - 1 star - I was highly dissatisfied with Colorverse Witch by Starlight. The ink colors appeared vibrant and captivating on the website, but in reality, they were dull and lacked depth. What disappointed me the most was the consistency. The ink was too watery, resulting in a streaky and uneven application. It also took forever to dry, smudging easily even hours after use. Considering the price point of this set, I expected much better quality. I regret purchasing it and wouldn't purchase from this brand again.
3. Sarah - 3 stars - Colorverse Witch by Starlight didn't meet my expectations. The color selection was interesting, but the ink formula was a bit lacking. While some shades performed decently, others were patchy and difficult to work with. Additionally, the ink tended to feather and bleed through the paper, which was quite frustrating. The packaging was decent, but the lack of consistency in the quality of the inks was disappointing. It's not the worst set I've tried, but it's definitely not the best either.