Currently Pouring — This Season's Tasting Kit (4 x 3.5ml Vials)
Why Currently Pouring is different from the Tasting Menu
The build-your-own Tasting Menu draws from a permanent, curated pool of inks chosen to teach core ink properties — it's always there, and it's designed to be a reliable reference point. Currently Pouring is the opposite kind of product: a fixed, changing snapshot of what's new and interesting in the ink world right now. Every quarter we choose four inks that didn't exist, or weren't widely available, the quarter before — often pulled from limited seasonal releases, new small-batch makers, or colours that sell out before they ever reach a permanent range. If an ink in Currently Pouring is popular enough and stays in continuous production, it may eventually graduate into the permanent Tasting Menu pool — but Currently Pouring itself is never a repeat of last quarter.
This season — Summer 2026
This quarter's Currently Pouring kit is built around the individual 50ml release of the Diamine Inkvent 2025 Teal Edition — inks that were exclusive to last December's 25-day advent calendar and are only now becoming available as standalone bottles. We've picked four that best represent the range Diamine introduced this year, including their new waterproof pigment formulation, which hasn't appeared in a Diamine seasonal release before.
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Property |
Eligible inks (2-3 colours each) |
What it teaches |
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Vial 1 |
Diamine Inkvent Carousel |
Flat red ochre — Diamine's first nano-pigment ink, fully waterproof once dry. New formulation, first seasonal appearance. |
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Vial 2 |
Diamine Inkvent Celestial Skies |
Shimmer-and-sheen teal — the most talked-about colour from this year's calendar, only just reaching individual bottles. |
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Vial 3 |
Diamine Inkvent Molten Basalt |
A dense near-black alternative to standard blacks, exclusive to the Teal Edition and not expected to return. |
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Vial 4 |
Diamine Inkvent Fir & Fog |
A muted, complex green reviewers singled out as the stand-out colour of the whole 2025 calendar. |
Technical specifications
- Vial size: 3.5ml per ink, same format as the Tasting Menu
- Contents: fixed by Inkwell each quarter — no customer selection on this product
- Frequency: refreshed four times a year, always featuring at least one new or limited-run ink
- Packaging: presentation box with seasonal tasting note card, shared format with the Tasting Menu
- Availability: while stocks last each quarter — once a season's inks sell out, the listing is refreshed with the next quarter's selection rather than restocked
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I choose which 4 inks are in Currently Pouring?
What's in this quarter's kit?
Will these exact 4 inks come back next quarter?
Is this the same packaging as the Tasting Menu?
Shipping
Packaging:
We know art supplies are fragile. All professional pair and boards are shipped in reinforced rigid flat mailers. No tubes, no folds, no crushed corners.
Order Processing Times:
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days - we always aim to dispatch all “in-Stock’ items within 24 hours..
Note: Orders placed after 2 PM GMT on Fridays will be processed the following Monday.
Domestic Shipping (UK):
Standard (2–4 days): £3.50 (Free for The Illustrator & Studio Master tiers).
Priority (1–2 days): £4.50 (Free for Studio Master tier)
International Shipping:
We ship globally. Costs are calculated at checkout based on weight and destination. Please note that customers are responsible for any local customs duties or taxes.
Order Tracking:
You will receive a tracking link via email the moment your tools leave our studio.
Returns
30-Day Change of Mind:
We offer a 30-day return window (exceeding the UK legal minimum of 14 days). Items must be unused, in original packaging, and in "as-new" condition.
Faulty Goods:
In the rare event of a defect, you are entitled to a full refund or replacement within 30 days. We will cover all return shipping costs for faulty items.
Defective Nibs:
Occasionally, a pen may arrive dry or a nib maybe scratchy. Contact us within 7 days of purchase with a photo/video of the issue and we will send a replacement immediately.
Exclusions:
Due to the nature of the product, unless faulty we cannot accept returns on opened markers or used paper pads returned.
Digital Goods:
The "Birthday Palette" and other digital downloads are non-refundable once accessed.
How to Start a Return:
Email studio@inkwellartsupplies.com with your order number. We aim to process all refunds to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the item
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"The Nib Safety Net" – Terms & Conditions
- Eligibility: This benefit is exclusive to active members of the Creative Rewards program at the time of the accident.
- Coverage: The 50% discount applies strictly to accidental damage (e.g., dropping the pen) that renders the nib unusable. It does not cover intentional damage, loss of the pen, theft, or normal wear and tear.
- The Claim: To activate your discount, you must provide a clear photo of the damaged nib and your original order number to oops@yourstore.com.
- Limitations: This discount is valid for a one-time replacement per pen purchased and applies only to the cost of the replacement nib unit. It cannot be combined with other promotional codes or used for full pen replacements.
- Availability: We will provide the discount for the exact nib model where stock is available. If the model is discontinued, we will offer a 50% discount on a comparable alternative nib unit.