Value Breakdown: The box cost $17.48 (cost + $2.49 shipping to Pennsylvania), but I estimate a total retail value of $14.07 not counting the $3.00 practice sheets or $17.07 with the sheets.
New subscribers will receive their box the first week of the following month, according to The Inky Box's FAQ page. The pens all seem really high-quality-I recognize some of the brand names from the nicer sections of my local artist supply shop! This subscription is a cool, convenient way to learn about calligraphy AND grow my collection of unique, colorful pens.Ĭan I still get this box if I sign up today?: No. The Verdict: Remember, I'm a newbie to lettering, but I found The Inky Box Mini really fun and helpful, thanks to the practice sheets. There are three sayings in this month's exclusive set (which you can access via an address on the back of the info card) that all follow fall themes. It's interesting to get different phrases and letters broken down stroke by stroke. But these sheets are also very handy for a lettering newbie like me. I feel a little weird when boxes give dollar values to digital exclusives since you technically need to print them out (which requires a printer and paper, aka investments on your end). Here's a little demo of each of the pens! I thought maybe it'd be chunky because of the glitter, but nope. We'll see." But WOW! This pen is literally SO glittery! It's another great pick for the holiday season, especially because of the magical touch the glitter provides. I saw this pen on the product list and thought, "Okay, sure, a glitter pen. It's just so pretty and flows in such a smooth, rich way from the nib.Ĭopic Spica Glitter Pen - Retail Value $2.99, Listed Value $3.00
I put both of them to use on a few holiday cards and gift tags! I can't wait to use the green color again. Getting two holiday-ready colors was great. They're a nice mix of a brush and a felt-tip. Karin Brush Markers, Set of Two - Retail Value $2.05 each, Listed Value $3.50 total They have a nice tension to them as I run them along the page. The nibs have a nice flexibility to them, which makes controlling each stroke pretty easy. I especially LOVE the dark blue color, with its hint of purple. These pens are a dream to write with! The colors you'll get are random-I got brown and indigo. Here's the info card for the box, which includes a link to this month's digital, downloadable practice sheets.Ģ Tombow Color Fudenosukes - Retail Value $3.49 each, Listed Value $6.98 for both
The Inky Box Mini Lettering & Calligraphy Subscription Review New to lettering? Follow on Instagram or subscribe to The Inky Box's channel on YouTube for tutorials, tips, and more! Good to Know: They also offer a larger box (The Inky Box) that includes much more product for $39.95 per month. The Products: 2-4 lettering/calligraphy tools
(Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.) My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. This is a review of The Inky Box Mini subscription, which costs $14.99 per month. There are two subscription levels to choose from-The Inky Box (lettering tools, supplies, and hand-lettered greeting cards for $39.95 per month) and The Inky Box Mini (2-4 of the lettering tools that were featured in the larger box for $14.99 per month). They also share tutorial content for the month's products on their social channels! The Inky Box is an art pen subscription box that was suggested by Virginia, one of our readers! Lettering and calligraphy fans, take note-this subscription sends you tools to create all kinds of unique lettering work each month.
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