Jump to content

A Visit To Amber's Den Of Inkniquity

alarickc

By alarickc
in Inky Thoughts

 Share

Recommended Posts

alarickc Extremely Rare

alarickc

Posted
Posted

.....That last part is of questionable accuracy)

 

Yesterday I made it out to Amber's Ink Den(law office) in Vegas. To my horror I discovered I was only the second brave fool to make it to the Den, a strange truth indeed. Quickly however I discovered the reason, Amber's side business is as the smoothest dealer this side of the border. Without even the slightest prompting Amber started bringing out flight after flight of enchanting inks, all available to sample. At first it seemed harmless, a little Blue Eel there, some GI Green here. Then she started bringing out the hard stuff: Honore de Balzac, Akkerman, Dromgoole's exclusives. I was overwhelmed, I had brought some Bung Box to the table, but this was ridiculous. I began to think that perhaps there was something more going on here, something strange. Then it really started: Mahatma Gandhi, Blue Diamond, Thistle. Then the hammer: an honest to god free bottle of Dromgoole's Blue Steel. That's when I knew, the real reason Amber doesn't get more visitors at the Den. She isn't pushing for her own gain, no, she's a pusher for the Ink Cartel itself! I'm sad to say she managed to suck me in without much resistance. I am paying my dues however, two bottles of Bung Box are coming her way.

 

I give Amber's Ink Den 5 stars, will wallow in ink again.

 

(Medieval epic forthcoming....)

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/Runnin_Ute/fpn_1424623518__super_pinks-bottle%20resized_zps9ihtoixe.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 34
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

  • amberleadavis

    14

  • alarickc

    4

  • zaddick

    2

  • Auspice

    2

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

hot cocoa Rare

hot cocoa

Posted
Posted

And I thought Ink Cartels were just the salacious stuff of tabloid headlines. :)

 

I can't (and won't) imagine how fun such a visit might have been, but it almost makes me want to kick Seaworld off my vacation list for Vegas.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
white_lotus Collectors Item

white_lotus

Posted
Posted

Thankfully this Den of Inkniquity is nearly a continent away. I shall try to resist, but I can imagine the dazzling inkiness.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ArchiMark Collectors Item

ArchiMark

Posted
Posted

Sounds like someone needs an inktervention.......

 

Sorry, couldn't resist...... ;)

FP Addict & Pretty Nice Guy

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
inkstainedruth Ancient Artifact

inkstainedruth

Posted
Posted

Had trouble with reading the original post out loud to my husband without giggling. It's a good thing (or should that be a Good Thing™) that I don't have the money to go to something in Vegas (not pen related) in a few weeks. Because I would surely be sucked into the Vortex of InInkquity....

Although I'm pretty certain I could stand fast against the bottle of Blue Steel. Not a color I like (and not overly enamored of a box with a picture of a big honking revolver on it, either).

So, alarickc -- what is this Bung Box of which you speak?

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

"It's very nice, but frankly, when I signed that list for a P-51, what I had in mind was a fountain pen."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
alarickc Extremely Rare

alarickc

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Bung Box is a house brand of ink Sailor makes for the Bung Box stationary shop in Japan. The inks are beautiful, but a pain to get. I order them five or more at a time through White Rabbit express, a forwarding service in Tokyo.

 

Saskia has reviews of them up in the ink reviews section, under Sailor.

Edited by alarickc

http://i1016.photobucket.com/albums/af283/Runnin_Ute/fpn_1424623518__super_pinks-bottle%20resized_zps9ihtoixe.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

Ruth, I am sure I could tempt you with a little bottle of Comanche Rouge......Alaric got one of those too (it was supposed to be Texas Live Oak.)

 

Anyway, I love visitors...it makes me clean my office.

 

Thank you, Alaric! I've posted this to you in the mail for a little Co-Razy-View.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_544.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_545.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_546.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_547.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_548.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_549.jpghttp://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/2014-Inklings/slides/2014-Ink_550.jpg

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ghost Plane Ancient Artifact

Ghost Plane

Posted
Posted

Hmmm. I may need an excuse to visit the Weapons & Tactics Center at Nellis AFB. Coincidence this inktopia is convenient to the USAF Test Range? I THINK NOT! I can neither confirm nor deny the logbooks at Area 51 are kept in Blue Ghost.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

Despite the fact that our minor league baseball team is called the 51s -- no aliens are kept at Area 51.

 

We will not discuss Area 53. :)

 

BTW, I'm close enough to Nellis, that if you are out here, you really "must" visit.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Auspice Mint

Auspice

Posted
Posted

"... I want to go to Vegas."

"Why?"

"Well, there's this member of the FPN who has a veritable hoard of inks-"

 

... I think that's the moment I'd be given The Look and my husband would walk right out of the room.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
zaddick Donor Pen

zaddick

Posted
Posted

Finally a reason I would want to go to Vegas. Is it sad I would rather look at inks and pens than gamble, eat, and watch shows like my wife? :)

If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
syoung98 NOS (New Old Stock)

syoung98

Posted
Posted

Thankfully this Den of Inkniquity is nearly a continent away. I shall try to resist, but I can imagine the dazzling inkiness.

 

:lticaptd: :lticaptd:

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

Alaric, given my profession, it seemed like a good idea to weed out the drug reference in the title.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
amberleadavis Pen Dust

amberleadavis

Posted
Posted

"... I want to go to Vegas."

"Why?"

"Well, there's this member of the FPN who has a veritable hoard of inks-"

 

... I think that's the moment I'd be given The Look and my husband would walk right out of the room.

 

 

But we could cry in our inks together.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing






×
×
  • Create New...