Dinky Dip Ink Well 3-Pack Inkwell for Dip Pen for Drawing Calligraphy Ink Holder

Perfect size for scribbling and practicing. And the silicone base makes it much more stable, like when the cat jumps up onto the tv tray you are using to write on, because she thinks you aren't paying enough attention to her! They hold just enough ink,so you won't need to refill constantly. And they are very durable and seal completely. I've been using them for about 6 months and I'm very pleased With them. Well worth the cost.

These are so useful for my inks! Previously I was using those disposable plastic dip cups (like you would get in a restaurant) which were terrible because: 1. They are HUGE for the amount of ink I actually want to use and make it hard to get a depth that would actually fill up a pen nib. 2. They are too lightweight and tip over if you breathe too hard. These dinky dip bottles are the perfect size for the amount I need when I'm drawing with a nib pen, the caps are sturdy and do not leak, and the holders... They are perfect! The holders: 1. Suction to surfaces so they stay put. And the suction works really well! 2. Hold on to the ink bottles well so that the bottles also stay put. 3. Come in different colors so even if you are working with inks that look similar in the bottle, you can keep them straight. Also, I was delighted that my set of 3 bottles and 3 holders came with a free gift of a 4th bottle and 4th holder, and the 4th holder is a different color. The little bottles are easy to clean and easy to store. My inks haven't dried up when stored in them, so I'm not wasting ink. They also make it easy to custom mix colors. I have also used them when using fluid acrylics for details on paintings when I do not need much and don't want a color I mix to dry out.

I was very impressed with the thoughtful packaging and product. Everything was neatly packaged and the quality of the products is really beautiful as well. Highly recommend.

Excellent package for dip pen work — exactly the right tools for the job so that you don't have to leave a large bottle uncapped and worry about whether the cat will knock it over, or whether the nib is getting to the right depth each time. The silicone holders have a suction effect so they'll stick to non-porous smooth surfaces. Even on a wooden desk or table surface, they're much more stable than most alternatives. After using the little vial for dip pen drawing or writing, you can the vial up with its own little lide. (If you have a custom ink blend, or want to lend someone a bit of your precious Deadly Nightshade ink, this is especially welcome!) The package was lovingly packed with a couple very sweet touches.

First of all, these are packaged adorably - I was instantly in love! The tiny jars are perfectly sized to use with dip nib pens. The caps screw tightly on, and the little holders suction securely to a desk or table, resulting in a lovely setup for writing or drawing. These seem to be really well made and intuitive to use. I love that they come with a little storage pouch too. I’ll definitely buy more of these as the need arises and will pick up more items from this brand!

I absolutely love this pairing. It has completely changed my writing routine. I recently acquired a Pilot dip pen, and this set was exactly what I needed to fully utilize it. The inkwells, when filled to the bottom of the threads, hold just the right amount of ink to dip your nib into, touch the bottom, and properly load the nib with ink. It takes all the guesswork out. (Different nibs may require a different amount of ink, though.) The inkwells are also perfect for holding just enough ink for your project so you don't have to worry about your main ink source drying out or getting contaminated (I don't recommend dipping directly into your bottle of ink). The silicone inkwell holders fit exactly onto the bottom of the inkwells (as well as 5ml plastic cryo tubes, the kind ink samples are sold in), and once rinsed of the fibers from the bag that they come with, hold pretty well for a little while on a very slightly textured surface. They may work better on a completely smooth surface, like glass, and even better if the bottom was slightly moistened. Nonetheless, they are VITAL for keeping the tiny inkwell upright and preventing messy spills. I have found where to buy the inkwells in bulk, but not the silicone holders. The holders themselves make this package worth the price, and the service is top notch, too. Both times I've ordered this, I've received a free gift, and it truly lands right with me. Most times, free gifts tend to not be as useful as one would hope, but that's not the case with this product. I recommend this product, completely. If you're using dip pens, this is what you need to make the best use of them.

This is a 4.5 star product for me, I like these but am picky-picky and would like them more if they were just ever-so-slightly deeper and just a hair wider, too.... For reference, I use a Tachikawa T-40 holder and mainly Japanese-made pointed nibs (school, spoon, G, mapping, etc.,) for sketching. The distance between the tip and the breather hole/vent on some of these nibs--the area you dip Into the ink-- is just a little too long, a bit too much real estate, to make the shallow size of these dinky dip jars as practical as I'd hoped. These will be awesome for travel, since the threads on the lid can be tightened quite securely, but I'd hoped to use these as an everyday item, in-studio. Jury is still out about that tho: I feel like I'm going to be adding ink into the jars more often than I'd like (to keep the level totally full to the top) or greedily tipping the jars, on each dip, out of fear of an an under-inked pen. Again, this doesn't apply to every nib I own, but just FYI that some nibs may not pair as well with this size/capacity of jar. Lastly, the silicone cups, the real selling point for me, fit REALLY snugly around the bottles. Too snug, IMO. I have to work and work to get each jar to sit perfectly upright, mine always seem crooked and I really have to strong-arm 'em in. Maybe, in time, the silicone will relax some... tho of course it's far better they're too tight than not snug enough. I have not tested the suction power of the silicone, can't vouch for it, because I use a weird, absorbent little box as the resting space during live ink sketching. I'd assume this silicone would best stick to very smooth/very clean plastic surfaces vs the old and oily, often pitted wooden desks some artists may favor. The price point is a bit steep vs what you're really getting here, materials wise there's absolutely nothing fancy, but the sweet and high quality packaging makes up for that.

I needed some spill proof ink wells pretty badly. I’m a klutz and I have cats. You can imagine the ink messes I have had to clean up. I didn’t just want an ink well though, I wanted something I could take with me. I had seen these before a long time ago and added them to my art list but then forgot about them. I’m getting more types of ink and more colors of ink and needed ink pots. I looked these up again and decided that they would be perfect for what I wanted and they are. Different co,or in each little pot. The suction cups though, omg so handy. They won’t stick to my desk but I just stick it on these little paint palettes I got and it works like a charm. The personalized little name tag was a very nice touch. I’ll definitely be ordering more of these.