Portable Ink Archive
A swatch notebook for fountain pen ink collectors.
A structured journal insert designed to help you document, compare, and archive your inks — bottle by bottle, swatch by swatch.
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About the Notebook
A Simply Way to Archive Your Inks
Many fountain pen users enjoy testing inks, comparing colors, and keeping notes about how inks behave. The Ink Apothecary gives you a structured layout so your swatches, writing samples, and observations can all live in one organized notebook.
Designed to fit standard Traveler's Notebook covers, it travels easily as part of your everyday writing kit.
Layout Design
One Spread, Two Pages Every Ink
Each ink entry spans a two-page spread so you can explore both color and writing performance — nothing squeezed, nothing missing.
Left page
Ink Record No.
Bottle-shaped swatch wells for heavy and light swabs
Total of 5 bottle pair variation
Ink maker, ink name, and collection fields
Dedicated writing sample section
Right Page
Color Study
Large swatch area for observing color and shading
Pen and nib information fields
Water resistance test section
Notes and personal impressions
TN Regular Size
Insert Format
Indexed
Catalog Pages
Writing Paper
145 gsm | 68 pages | 32 spreads | 2 page per ink entry
Notebook
8 mm Thickness | Opens Flat | Handbound
Nationwide
Shipping (Ph)
A Note on Paper
What to Expect from the Paper
The notebook uses 145 gsm writing paper — selected to work well for everyday fountain pen writing and swatching.
Very heavy ink application — such as large blobs or very saturated swabs — may show bleed-through on the reverse side depending on the ink and pen used. This is typical of fountain pen papers at this weight and is worth keeping in mind for heavy swabbing sessions.
Actual swatch on the paper strip used for the notebook showing front and back.
First Release
Small Batch, Real Feedback
This initial release is a small experimental batch created to test genuine interest within the fountain pen community. Production begins only when enough preorders are confirmed.
Feedback from this first batch will directly shape future versions — paper weight, layout refinements, and possible new features.
Created by
Nerie of Bluetracesph Studio
Handcrafted journals and creative tools for writers, artists, and collectors. Designed, tested, and made by hand in our home studio in Laguna, Philippines.
Every piece is produced in small batches using traditional binding methods and carefully chosen materials.
PRE-ORDER PRICE
One Price,
Straightforward
₱604.00
Per notebook insert · Shipping available nationwide · ₱80 flat shipping fee
Free Printable Ink Swatch Layout (PDF)
Preorder buyers receive a printable swatch layout through your email so you can begin testing and documenting inks immediately — while waiting for your notebook to arrive.
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Pre-orders follow a 7–10 day batch processing schedule. Shipping begins after processing.
Refund Policy
Refund Information
Cancellation after payment.
Payment gateway fees (MDR) are non-refundable. If the issue is on our end, you’ll receive a full refund. Refunds go back to the original payment method. For QR or over-the-counter payments, refunds may be issued manually via bank transfer or e-wallet. Shipped items are refundable only if there’s a confirmed issue.
Handcrafted journals and creative tools for writers, artists, and collectors.
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