Your pointer becomes a silver fountain pen nib that leaves a quick trail of black ink as you move, with a golden nib appearing over links. Clicks get a small reactive ink splash, so the animation feels tied to what you actually do. Anyone who likes old stationery or a quiet, professional desktop setup will probably enjoy this one from creator Antonelli. It runs as a live desktop cursor through Mouse X on Steam ($2.99 once, free to try, every Workshop skin included).
“Have suggestions for new cursors? Join our Discord: Silver nibs, a golden link cursor, and flowing black ink. A classic writing touch for your desktop.” (Antonelli, on the Workshop)
How do I install the Inkwell — Animated Nib Cursors cursor?
Install Mouse X from Steam, then subscribe to the skin on its Workshop page (or inside the app). Mouse X downloads it and you can apply it with one click. No .cur files, no Control Panel digging.
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. Mouse X supports Windows 10 and 11, uses very little memory and CPU, and doesn’t hook or inject into games or other apps, so it runs quietly alongside everything else.
Is this cursor free?
The skin itself is free, like everything on the Mouse X Workshop. Mouse X is $2.99 on Steam, and the free demo lets you try custom cursors before buying.
This cursor skin was created and shared by a member of the Mouse X community on the Steam Workshop.
Artwork belongs to its creator; any referenced characters, names or trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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