What are Wearingeul inks?
Wearingeul is a South Korean ink brand that designs fountain pen inks inspired by classic literature and the natural world. Each ink in the collection is tied to a specific story, from Moby Dick's stormy blues to 1984's dystopian greys.
Founded in 2018, Wearingeul has built a cult following among fountain pen enthusiasts for its shading, shimmering, and glistening inks, plus innovative additives that let you customise your own colours. We're proud to stock the full range at Bookbinders Design.
Which Wearingeul inks are based on which books?
Each Wearingeul colour and collection is an homage to a famous work of literature or a literary figure, blending the mood of the written word with the visual pleasure of colour. What sets Wearingeul apart is the way they design inks to mirror the themes and emotions embedded in the stories they celebrate.
For instance, their Alice in Wonderland and Wonderful Wizard of Oz series feature some of the most whimsical hues that will transport you to the surreal world, while their inks inspired by world literature classics reflect the mood of some of the most iconic literary works of all time.
The ink inspired by Moby Dick draws inspiration from the deep blues of the ocean and the greyness of the tumultuous journey at sea, encapsulating the fierce and mysterious atmosphere of Herman Melville’s novel. The emerald and blue hues of Robinson Crusoe transport one to a lonely, but serene place.
You can almost feel the sombre, dystopian reality of George Orwell’s masterpiece in 1984, or the dramatic tension of Phantom of the Opera - in our opinion, one of their most striking shades.
The collection is ongoing, with new literary inks released regularly. Here's the full reference for what we currently stock at Bookbinders Design.
Monthly World Literature Collection
| Ink | Author | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Eyre | Charlotte Brontë | Jane Eyre |
| Beneath the Wheel | Hermann Hesse | Beneath the Wheel |
| For Whom the Bell Tolls | Ernest Hemingway | For Whom the Bell Tolls |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen | Pride and Prejudice |
| No Longer Human | Osamu Dazai | No Longer Human |
| Lost | Hermann Hesse | Demian |
| Resurrection | Leo Tolstoy | Resurrection |
| The Great Gatsby | F. Scott Fitzgerald | The Great Gatsby |
| Faust | Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Faust |
| Dracula | Bram Stoker | Dracula |
| The Phantom of the Opera | Gaston Leroux | The Phantom of the Opera |
| Moby-Dick | Herman Melville | Moby-Dick |
| The Secret Garden | Frances Hodgson Burnett | The Secret Garden |
| Robinson Crusoe | Daniel Defoe | Robinson Crusoe |
| Anne of Green Gables | L.M. Montgomery | Anne of Green Gables |
| Daddy-Long-Legs | Jean Webster | Daddy-Long-Legs |
| The Brothers Karamazov | Fyodor Dostoevsky | The Brothers Karamazov |
| The Old Man and the Sea | Ernest Hemingway | The Old Man and the Sea |
| Frankenstein | Mary Shelley | Frankenstein |
| 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | Jules Verne | Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea |
| From the Earth to the Moon | Jules Verne | From the Earth to the Moon |
| 1984 | George Orwell | 1984 |
| A Room of One's Own | Virginia Woolf | A Room of One's Own |
| A Little Princess | Frances Hodgson Burnett | A Little Princess |
| The Sorrows of Young Werther | Goethe | The Sorrows of Young Werther |
| The Glass Bead Game | Hermann Hesse | The Glass Bead Game |
| The Count of Monte Cristo | Alexandre Dumas | The Count of Monte Cristo |
| Little Lord Fauntleroy | Frances Hodgson Burnett | Little Lord Fauntleroy |
| The Three Musketeers | Alexandre Dumas | The Three Musketeers |
| Siddhartha | Hermann Hesse | Siddhartha |
| The Black Tulip | Alexandre Dumas | The Black Tulip |
| Carmilla | Sheridan Le Fanu | Carmilla |
| The Death of Ivan Ilyich | Leo Tolstoy | The Death of Ivan Ilyich |
| Narcissus and Goldmund | Hermann Hesse | Narcissus and Goldmund |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky | Crime and Punishment |
| The Age of Innocence | Edith Wharton | The Age of Innocence |
| White Nights | Fyodor Dostoevsky | White Nights |
| Undine | Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué | Undine |
Shakespeare Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| Macbeth | Macbeth |
| Hamlet | Hamlet |
| Othello | Othello |
| Romeo | Romeo and Juliet |
| Juliet | Romeo and Juliet |
Alice in Wonderland Collection (Lewis Carroll)
| Ink | Character |
|---|---|
| Alice | Alice |
| Cheshire Cat | The Cheshire Cat |
| White Rabbit | The White Rabbit |
| Queen of Hearts | The Queen of Hearts |
| Mad Hatter | The Mad Hatter |
Peter and Wendy Collection (J.M. Barrie)
| Ink | Character |
|---|---|
| Peter Pan | Peter Pan |
| Tinker Bell | Tinker Bell |
| Wendy Darling | Wendy Darling |
| Captain Hook | Captain Hook |
| Tick Tock Croc | The Crocodile |
Oscar Wilde Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| The Happy Prince | The Happy Prince |
| The Nightingale and the Rose | The Nightingale and the Rose |
| The Young King | The Young King |
| The Star-Child | The Star-Child |
| The Picture of Dorian Gray | The Picture of Dorian Gray |
Sherlock Holmes Collection (Arthur Conan Doyle)
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| A Study in Scarlet | A Study in Scarlet |
| The Sign of Four | The Sign of Four |
| The Hound of the Baskervilles | The Hound of the Baskervilles |
| The Valley of Fear | The Valley of Fear |
Edgar Allan Poe Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| The Raven | The Raven |
| Annabel Lee | Annabel Lee |
| A Dream Within a Dream | A Dream Within a Dream |
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Collection (Robert Louis Stevenson)
| Ink | Character |
|---|---|
| Henry Jekyll | Dr. Jekyll |
| Edward Hyde | Mr. Hyde |
Dante's Divine Comedy Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| Inferno | Inferno |
| Purgatorio | Purgatorio |
| Paradiso | Paradiso |
Hans Christian Andersen Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| The Little Mermaid | The Little Mermaid |
| The Red Shoes | The Red Shoes |
| The Steadfast Tin Soldier | The Steadfast Tin Soldier |
| The Ugly Duckling | The Ugly Duckling |
| The Elf of the Rose | The Elf of the Rose |
Natsume Sōseki Collection
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| I am a Cat | I Am a Cat |
| Wayfarer | The Wayfarer (Kōjin) |
Pinocchio Collection (Carlo Collodi)
| Ink | Character |
|---|---|
| Pinocchio | Pinocchio |
| Geppetto | Geppetto |
The Oldest Stories Collection (World Mythology)
| Ink | Mythology / Figure |
|---|---|
| Vayu | Hindu — god of wind |
| Anubis | Egyptian — god of the dead |
| Enki | Sumerian — god of wisdom and water |
| Zemyna | Baltic — earth goddess |
| Persephone | Greek — goddess of spring and the underworld |
| Hades | Greek — god of the underworld |
| Heimdall | Norse — guardian god |
| The Great Sage Heaven's Equal | Chinese — Sun Wukong from Journey to the West |
| Hope (April Fools 10ml Edition) | Greek — Pandora's Box (the bottle holds 10ml in a 30ml jar, symbolising the hope left at the bottom) |
Korean Modern Poets Collection
The Korean modern poet collection groups inks by poet rather than by individual work, with each ink drawing on imagery and themes from the writer's broader poetry. The collection includes inks honouring Yun Dong-ju (The Sky, Seasons Passing By; A Star Spattered Hill; Shoot the Moon), Jung Ji-yong (A Watery Star; Grape-Colored Night), Yi Sang (Soyoungwije; A Taxidermied Genius; Architecture Infinite Cube), Kim So-wol (Half Moon with Dimmed Light), Lee Yuk-sa (Dizzy Scent of Maehwa; Dewy Starlight; The Autumn Night after a Thousand Years; 7 Colored Ocean; Black Dream), and the Korean Female Modern Writers series (Human Issues; Path).
Collaborations & Special Editions
| Ink | Source |
|---|---|
| Matthias | Cry, Better Yet Beg by Solche (Korean webtoon collaboration) |
Wearingeul Ink Types
One of the greatest aspects of Wearingeul inks is their commitment to variety.
They offer shading, shimmering, and even glistening inks, allowing writers and artists to create depth and dimension in their work.
Their shading inks, for instance, are highly expressive and change hue depending on the amount of pressure applied and the type of paper used. Their glistening inks are adorned with flecks of shimmer, adding a magical touch to your writing.
Wearingeul’s ink collections provide a perfect match for all kinds of creative projects - whether you’re a fan of bold and daring colours or prefer soft and subtle tones, you’ll find something to suit your taste.
Glitter Potions - Ink Additives for Custom Effects
Looking to customise your inks?
We’ve got you.
Beyond their beautifully curated ink collections, Wearingeul also offers a range of innovative ink additives designed to enhance your writing or art with special effects. They allow users to experiment with different textures and finishes, making every project unique.
Whether you’re looking to create a subtle pearlescent glow or add a high-shine metallic sheen to your calligraphy, Wearingeul’s ink additives open up a new world of possibilities for artists and writers alike.
Wearingeul paper: A Perfect Match
Of course, the experience of using Wearingeul inks wouldn’t be complete without the right paper. Wearingeul offers a range of premium papers designed to pair perfectly with their inks. Their papers are smooth, high-quality, and designed to show off the inks’ colours and effects in all their glory. Whether you’re journaling, sketching, or testing out new ink colours, Wearingeul paper ensures that your writing is always smooth, vibrant, and free from bleed-through.
Fun with Ink Swatch Cards
Complementing their inks, Wearingeul also offers swatch cards specifically designed to enhance the experience of using their inks. The paper allows for the best expression of the inks’ shading and shimmering properties, offering a smooth, luxurious surface that highlights every nuance.
Beyond practical use, Wearingeul’s swatch cards add a fun, interactive element to your creative routine.
Testing out inks becomes a mini art project in itself, as you lay down strokes of deep greens, soft blues, and luminous golds, discovering new facets of each ink as it dries.
These swatches are also a great tool for experimenting with the ink additives, helping you find the perfect combination for your next masterpiece.
Discover Wearingeul at Bookbinders Design
Wearingeul is a brand for those who appreciate creativity, storytelling, and the art of writing. From their inspired ink collections to their high-quality papers and innovative ink additives, every product in their range is designed to elevate your creative experience. Whether you’re a fountain pen enthusiast, an artist, or simply someone who loves unique stationery, Wearingeul’s inks offer something truly special.
We are delighted to introduce this inspiring brand to our customers.
Explore the full range of Wearingeul inks, papers, ink additives, and swatch cards in-store or online, and discover a new world of creative expression today.
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