A collection where every bottle is a chapter and every page becomes a scene.
Some inks exist simply to write. FerriTales exists to storytell. With each release, the FerriTales Collection invites you into a world of myth, mischief, and magnificent colour— the sort that turns a shopping list into a legend and a journal entry into something worth framing.
If you’re new to FerriTales, welcome. If you’re already collecting, consider this a lovingly arranged tour: the lore, the palettes, and the swatching rituals that help you choose your next obsession with confidence.
Ready to begin? Mind the pages. They tend to enchant.
What Is FerriTales?
FerriTales is Ferris Wheel Press’ story-driven collection of fountain pen inks—each colour crafted as a character, each palette designed with narrative intent. These inks are made for collectors who want more than “blue” or “green.” They want a mood. A scene. A little bit of theatre.
Expect luminous tones, thoughtful finishes, and names that feel like they belong on a gilded library shelf. This is ink for journaling, letter-writing, world-building, and anyone who believes stationery should come with a plot.
Lore First: Why the Stories Matter
Collecting FerriTales is less about “owning colours” and more about curating chapters. The lore gives each ink its identity, which makes your choice feel personal—and your swatches feel like a catalogue of adventures.
Practical benefits, too: when you understand the story, you understand the palette. Is it romantic? Mischievous? Stormy? Celestial? FerriTales inks tend to behave exactly as their tales suggest.
Palette Guides: How to Choose Your Next FerriTales Ink
If you want to build a FerriTales wardrobe that feels intentional (rather than “I blacked out and now I own twelve purples”), try choosing from one of these palette paths.
The Classic Storybook Neutrals
For planners, letter writers, and anyone who wants elegance with a hint of romance. These shades are refined, readable, and quietly captivating—perfect for daily pages that still feel special.
The Jewel-Box Brights
For collectors who prefer their ink like their jewellery: vivid, polished, and impossible to ignore. These are the colours that make headings sing and swatches look like gemstones.
The Stormy & Cinematic Tones
For moody journalers and late-night writers. These shades feel like rain on windowpanes, velvet curtains, and secrets sealed with wax.
The Whimsical, Mischievous, “What Is That Colour?” Set
For the brave and the curious. These inks are made for margin sketches, creative writing, and the delightful drama of unexpected colour shifts.
However you choose, one rule remains: pick the colours that match your life right now. Your ink wardrobe should feel like a portrait, not a performance.
Swatches That Tell the Truth
Swatching is not merely for aesthetics (though it is, admittedly, extremely satisfying). It’s also how you learn how an ink behaves: shading, saturation, dry time, and how it looks across different papers.
A simple swatching ritual
- Start with a label: ink name, date, pen/nib used, and paper.
- Make a quick writing sample: a sentence, a quote, or a signature.
- Add a colour block: one light layer, one heavier layer.
- Test a quick gradient: from pale to saturated, if your paper allows.
- Let it dry fully: then evaluate the final colour (ink often deepens as it dries).
Want your swatches to look tidy and display-worthy? A carriage makes your collection feel curated rather than scattered.
Limited Editions: Collecting the Rarest Chapters
For collectors who relish the thrill of “limited,” FerriTales special editions are where the magic intensifies. These are the inks that feel like finding a hidden chapter—beautiful, fleeting, and very much worth the shelf space.
If you like to collect by year, by story arc, or simply by the irresistible allure of “special,” you’ll want to keep an eye here:
How to Build a FerriTales Collection That Feels Intentional
- Pick a palette theme: neutrals, jewel tones, moody shades, or whimsical oddities.
- Choose your “signature colour”: one ink you always keep filled.
- Rotate seasonally: treat inks like wardrobe changes.
- Swatch everything: so future you can choose quickly and confidently.
- Store beautifully: a curated display makes using your inks feel like a ritual.
The goal is not to collect endlessly (though we respect the impulse). The goal is to collect meaningfully.