Ginza Tsutaya Books | Bookkeeper's Brass

Quite a lovely ink with a lot of shimmer. May win over even those who don’t like yellow inks (like me)!

I was expecting a metallic tone, but this is more of a glittery brown. Still lovely though

Described as "Brass with Gold Shimmer" this is a lovely warm rich brass ink. Reminder, user beware, the lovely FWP bottles could easily be a messy expensive nightmare if not careful. To avoid this I put the bottle in antique rectangular measuring cup, or square candle holder, and keep eye on wayward paws, as my environment real life far from risk free simple would like it to be. I invested in small glass bottles that use eyedropper to transfer ink to and use from, avoiding spills and contamination. I enjoy experimenting and drawing with FWP inks, dipping antique nibs, dip fountain pens, and brushes into and applying on ink wash, which can create subtle hue and shimmer. Although FWP inks have higher price point than some other wellknown quality inks, what better time to try than Final Batch discounted price, end of Year / New Year promotions. which at time of review inks still advertised buy 2 get 1 free, collect loyalty points, daily spin for more (sadly like website problematic, not working often although required 24hrs passed between spins), can stack with other promotions, offset the high minimum base plateau for free shipping with FWP, avoid the high shipping cost on smaller purchase which makes unrealistic - sadly can't just pickup since office address only community away. And if like, larger bottle better value if option. Luckily I invested in adding to collection before drastic price increase on many inks! Nice feature of many of FWP is the silicone round or stopper that keeps from leaking easily. Don't forget to put back in place first before put cap back! Packaged in fancy compact colourful rectangular box, that easy to store without lot of excess empty space like some FWP inks, weird size, or shape. Pleased FWP claims their inks at least are Made in Canada, hope that means all types and components sourced here. And that someday all their products and staff will be, making Canada strong, free and great again in all ways that important for wellbeing of nation, people, economy, future, sustainability, resilience, environmental impact, footprint, and returning Canada to lead producer of pens and inks once again.

If you're trying to decide between this ink and the new Age of Aurum gold, the Age of Aurum gold is a much darker base colour, with much more gold shimmer to it. This is more of a creamy, vegetable tanned leather looking base that shades beautifully and has much less gold shimmer to it. I was worried I wouldn't find a use for this after trying Age of Aurum but they're both quite distinct. Shown in photos is shimmer with a dip pen highly loaded, and the same dip pen with a more standard amount of expected shimmer.

I love this ink much more than I had expected to! It lays down with a gorgeous golden shimmer, and is bright without being too light to be legible. It really stands out when you use it.

Gorgeous colour! The shimmer shines through evenly!