A base having a planar rectilinear configuration with an opening there through. There is a containment portion having sides and a top portion. The containment portion being continuous with the base along the base opening, forming a recess which begins at the opening of the base and is continuous with the top portion. The top portion having at least one indent there in. The top portion having indicia located thereon. There is a bottom seal which is adhered to the base, thereby forming a seal of the containment portion recess.

An inkwell apparatus comprises an inkwell vessel and a cap for covering a vessel opening in an apparatus storage position. The cap has a protruding tip upon which to support the inkwell in an apparatus spinning position or a pooling position. A bottom (e.g. support surface) of the inkwell forms at least one of: i) a central region providing a tip engaging surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the spinning position; or ii) at least one tip engaging latch surface, each tip engaging latch surface dimensioned to receive the tip in the pooling position. Methods of use relate to the spinning position and the pooling position. The cap can comprise a seal ring to seal the opening or to provide support assistance in the spinning or pooling position(s). Ribs in the inkwell can provide deflection of ink when stirred such as by spinning.