Light Ink For Dark Paper

A common question that I get is about finding ink to address wedding invitations that have black, dark or opaque envelopes. Though 99% of my calligraphy is by 'pen in ink' method, I came across these cool little gel pens that are fun to have and they work well for addressing dark envelopes, dark place cards or other projects where you want to use light color inks.

The Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, a pigmented, water proof ink that doesn't fade quickly from light. The Gelly Roll comes in different colors or if you want raised ink, you can try the Sakura Glaze.

Being completely obsessed with pens, paper, and inks; I tried the Sakutra Gelly Roll pen on a lot of different paper to see how it looked and of course how it wrote. Everything wrote smooth. No clogging, skipping, running or bleeding and it looked good when I was finished.

The ink is a pigmented, water based and has an archival quality. It won't fade away quickly when it's in light.

Let me know how it works for you too!

DIY...Something Fun To Try

Something Fun To Try.....

Get out a pen and paper and pick someone special; a friend, brother, sister, mom, dad, co-worker, or someone you would like to send a THANK YOU.
Write it
Send it

Give it a whirl and make a difference to that person. They will definitely know you had THEM in mind when they receive your note. There is a good chance that you will make their day.

With all the technology and Rush today it will be a nice gesture when they get your note that reflects the real YOU.

You will be adding your style and personality by the Paper you choose....from the color to the texture.

A handwritten note is personal in so many ways


I would love to know how it goes

calligrapher, Rachel Snyder
Elegant Touch Invitations