ot5 1d as inks i want bc colors prettyyy (this is long i yap) (no ferris wheel press as I'm not really a fan of their business practices although they do have a lot of gorgeous inks)
Louis
Wearingeul - Dracula and Sailor - Afternoon Tea
I present: my very favoritest ink brand!!! Wearingeul and Louis both have my heart, so its only appropriate. Dracula is my first ever/current favorite ink from them, she's a red with purple/blue shimmer and some gorgeous shading!! soooo smooth to write with as well, shimmers can sometimes clog pens a bit especially if they sit for a second but the Wearingeul ones are so well behaved and a joy to use <3 This ink is so very FITF imo, and I like how it has the bloodier red contrasting with the sparkle, it contains multitudes (like Louis!)
Afternoon Tea is literally inspired by English tea traditions, how could i not?! that said, Sailor inks fit Louis so well imo; this is such a niche thing, but the writing feel of their inks (and pens for that matter) literally remind me of his voice!! i dunno how to describe it but its like.. a tiny bit of feedback (paper feedback not mic feedback. so like texture i guess) but overall super smooth and clear. the bright, sunnier orange also gives me HDIGH vibes which i love lolol
Zayn
Wearingeul - Narcissus and Goldmond and Endless Alchemy - Poseidon's Reef
Narcissus and Goldmund is just insanely gorgeous it's not fair (much like Zayn lol)!! Wearingeul shimmers are elite, and this one is the perfect balance between fun and super chill and classy. I don't have it so I can't speak to this from personal experience, but it also looks like it shades really beautifully!!
This Endless Alchemy ink is the only one on this list that I let myself be swayed by the packaging; their ink bottle design is so creative and gorgeous, as is the box it comes in, and it just seemed to fit so well!! That said, I love this ink as well. Various types of blue with red/purple shading is quite a common combo in my experience, but it doesn't typically disappoint, and this one does it exceptionally well! The more muted teal as a base fits this one so well, and it makes the brighter red stand out more.
Liam
Colorverse - Ham #65 and Pilot Iroshizuku - Yama-Guri
I love colorverse but they do not have swatches on their site that work well for this!! photo is from Mountain of Ink, and i truly could not find a better one that showed the color well. Anyhow, I adore this ink! It looks fairly simplistic at first glance, but there's a lot going on with her-the purple/reddish sheen and the shading are so so pretty! Shading in particular as a property feels very Liam-coded and no I won't elaborate (unless someone asks in which case i probably would).
This pilot ink is one of my personal favorites in my collection!! It's super reliable and smooth, and looks gorgeous with any nib and paper. Iroshizuku inks are always so high quality and pleasant to write with and this one is no exception!! The color is also so unique; professional enough to be very usable in many circumstances but with a lot of visual interest, and very much a fan favorite!
Niall
Diamine - Lady Grey and Journalize - Starry Night: Starwave Meadow
Ok so the thing is imo people really sleep on Diamine inks but they're genuinely some of the most consistently good ones I recommend to folks, especially people who are just starting out! They're exceptionally solid for the price, most of my first inks were Diamine and every single one still holds up. Lady Grey in particular fits Niall super well IMO; the grey base is super solid and classic, but it has that touch of blue in the sheen and purple-ish tones that the shading brings out that just elevate it a bit!!
Journalize isn't a brand I've personally used, but every time I see one of their inks I'm enamored with it!! This one reminds me of aged copper, which is very Niall vibes to me, and it's just very whimsical (not to be confused with the Journalize Whimsical ink line lolol) and almost like the ink version of personable if that makes any sense? I feel like lots of people would find this ink very pleasant, just like Niall!
Harry
Pennonia x SultisAttila - Viharos Tisztás & Viharos Magnólia and Robert Oster - Sparkling Cranberry
The Pennonia x SultisAttila inks are so pretty!!! these ones are my current ink obsessions and i want them so so bad; i like the variety that comes from them both so im cheating and putting them as a package deal hehehe. Anyhow, something about an ink like this with such drastic color variety is one of my favorite things, and they remind me so much of H's versatility as an artist and performer!!
Also couldn't find a good pic on their site or jetpens for this Robert Oster ink so this one is also from Mountain of Ink! Anyhow, i'm obsessed with this one and I think it just fits Harry so well; it's fun and colorful and even fits his fruit theme!! Generally Robert Oster inks match well with him I think. I have less strong opinions on ink brands associated with the boys than pen brands (looking at you, Liam & Visconti), but this is one I'll ride or die for!!
BONUS: One Direction
Noodler - Baystate Blue
So. This one is not based on color, just energy. That said, I cannot think of a more fitting match here. The thing about Baystate Blue is that it is an incredibly bright blue, and it is essentially permanent. it stains whatever it can, to the point that some people have dedicated Baystate Blue pens because they will be blue forever, and I would guess that pretty much any individual in the fountain pen space has at least a secondhand story about somebody dyeing skin, a pet, their desk, or all three with this ink. All that said, this ink is both a little shit and many people's absolute favorite blue of all time; it's impossible to look away from and will be with you forever from the moment you encounter it, and that, dear reader, is why I essentially rambled about ink for an entire (very long) post in order to parallel this ink to my favorite boyband.
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