What should I test first on Tomoe River planner paper?

Test dry time, smearing, feathering, bleed-through, and ghosting on the back of the page before using a pen or ink in an important planner spread.

Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Infrared

£21.72 GBP

Aura Estelle Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Infrared Infrared red fountain pen capped side view

Aura Estelle Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Infrared Infrared red Kaweco Perkeo product box

Aura Estelle Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Infrared Infrared red fountain pen shown with product box

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Kaweco Perkeo Fountain Pen Infrared

Q: Can I highlight over fountain pen ink?

Let fountain pen ink dry fully before highlighting and test the combination first. Some highlighters can smear wetter inks on smooth planner paper.

£21.72 GBP

Earn 65 Estelle Points (estimate — before discounts, shipping & tax)

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In-stock items usually ship within 1 to 2 business days. Pre-orders ship when the restock arrives.

Availability

Canadian Warehouse: Low stock (ships worldwide)

US Warehouse: Out of stock (only ships to US addresses)

Shipping & returns

Shipping

Free standard shipping on every package that reaches $80 USD on a US order, or $100 CAD on a Canadian order. On a US order, a package sent from our Canadian warehouse also needs $80 USD. Otherwise US shipping starts at $9.95 and Canada at $6.95. International rates show at checkout.

Standard delivery usually takes about 2 to 10 business days.

Returns

Regular items can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Email care@auraestelle.com. Return postage and original shipping aren't refunded.

Final sale, no returns or exchanges: paper products (planners and inserts), personalized orders, pre-orders and Oops items.

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A new collection variant that doesn't hold back – The Kaweco Perkeo shines with full energy and radiance in an electrifying infrared.

Red color
Writing system: fountain pen
Material: Plastic
Weight: 15g
Length open: 15.5 cm
Length closed: 14 cm

Choosing pens and inks for planner paper

Planner writing tools behave differently depending on paper, ink flow, dry time, writing pressure, and how much ghosting you are comfortable with. If you are pairing this item with Tomoe River paper, test it on a back page or swatch area before committing to an important spread.

Check dry time

Fast notes, weekly spreads, and left-handed writing usually need a pen or ink that dries cleanly for your writing style.

Expect some ghosting

Thin planner paper can show ghosting even when it handles ink well. Bleed-through, feathering, and smearing are better warning signs to watch for.

Match the planner use

Use fine tips for small grid spaces, softer ink for journaling, and highlighters or markers carefully around wet fountain pen ink.

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Planner pen FAQ

What should I test first on Tomoe River paper?

Test dry time, smearing, feathering, bleed-through, and how much ghosting you see on the back of the page. A quick swatch helps avoid surprises in a weekly spread or journal entry.

Are fountain pens safe for planner paper?

Many fountain pen users like Tomoe River paper, but results depend on nib size, ink, and writing pressure. Finer nibs and moderate ink flow are usually easier for everyday planning.

What pen style works best for small planner layouts?

Fine gel pens, fine fountain pen nibs, and precise markers are easier to use in small date boxes, trackers, and compact weekly layouts.

Can I highlight over fountain pen ink?

Let the ink dry fully first and test the combination. Some highlighters can smear fountain pen ink, especially on smooth paper or with wetter inks.