Van Dieman’s Voyagers – Woollarawarre Bennelong

Van Diemans Woollarawarre Bennelong from the Voyagers series is a pale brown that shades green with high shading. It dries in 40 seconds in a medium nib on Rhodia and has a dry flow. Van Diemans ink is made in Australia.

Unveiling “Woollarawarre Bennelong,” an ink that encapsulates the complex odyssey of a remarkable figure. Bennelong, of the Wangal and the Eora people, an Indigenous group of clans and tribes around Port Jackson, was a significant part of the colonial history of Australia. He connected two worlds, becoming the first Aboriginal person to visit England.This ink reflects Bennelong’s life, representing his multifaceted role as a mediator between the British colonizers and his Eora people. It’s an amalgam of instant coffee and dark forest green when it’s in the bottle, but its true beauty is revealed on paper.Upon application, it metamorphoses into a rich eucalypt green, reminiscent of the bushland of Bennelong’s homeland. This shade speaks of lush gum trees, where Bennelong first learnt his people’s culture. As the ink dries, it gives way to a mosaic of colors. Rose pink in wetter areas alludes to

• This is a 30ml bottle of Dye Based Ink
• This ink is suitable for dip pens, brushwork and all fountain pens