Fountain Pens @wayfarershaven.eu HSL @wayfarershaven.eu 1y ago

[Meta] Now taking submissions for a new banner image

I'd love to see some ideas or suggestions for a better banner image for this community, something that shows a bit more spirit and interest. This current image is one that I found on Unsplash.

If anyone is interested in creating a new banner image for the community, please submit it in the comments of this post!

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I'm seriously considering making some new ink splatters and then taking a photo. But which ink? 🤔
- Baystate Blue!
  
  Just kidding - don't do that 😅
  
  Something with crazy much sheen could be sweet.
  
  I don't actually have Baystate Blue but I do have others with sheen!
  
  Making ink splatters is actually easy and a lot of fun: https://fountainpenlove.com/how-to/how-to-make-an-ink-splat/
- Emerald of Chivor!
  
  This is just going to be a good excuse to play with ink and make a mess :D
Here are three I tried putting together, I hope the aspect ratio/size is okay.

EDIT: I have no idea why it's prompting an 18+ warning lmao... I think imgur is a little too gung-ho on their anti pornography filter lately
I used Microsoft Designer, an AI image generator. Here's one:

I do wish the nib was straighter. I'm not one for writing great prompts or designing... but using AI is a method you could try.
- That's lovely - thank you for sharing!
Are there any guidelines for the dimensions of the banner?
- There isn't much official, but I just did some testing and had good results with 970x240. Less than 1MB size and smaller is better.
  
  Here's how I found it:
  
  Although on mobile is way more boxy 🥶
https://i.imgur.com/iWEMEPv.jpeg
- I missed this comment - sorry about that! That is absolutely gorgeous! <3
- Those flourishes 😍

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