Mark has a really great question, and I know that you, my readers, will have some great ideas for him: I’m legally blind, and looking for a broad line. Currently, I use a Uni-ball Signo RT with 1.0mm refill. I’m considering the Ohto Fude Ball 1.5mm, Pilot VP with tuned broad nib, and Lamy 2000…
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Link Love: EDK and Shimmer Inks
Posts of the Week, All Things EDK: Pen Addict Episode: 178 The Big Dan Episode (via Relay.FM) Karas Kustoms EDK Everyday Carry Pen Review (via Ed Jelley) Karas Kustoms EDK Review (via Pen Addict) Karas Kustoms EDK Pen Review (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) First Look: Karas Kustoms EDK Retractable Pen (via Nib & Ink) Karas…
On A Personal Note: Pain Threshold
Over the past several months, I’ve developed what I’ve come to discover are cluster headaches. At first, I thought it was just weird migraines. But I could not bounce back from them and the frequency was starting to rival re-runs of The Simpsons. I knew something wasn’t right. So I’ve been trying a lot of…
Giveaway Winner: Karas Kustoms EDK from MassDrop
And now… the winner of the EDK Giveaway… Congrats, Shu! I’m so glad this EDK pen will get to go from its current land-locked residence to the beach with you. I hope you’ll share a photo of the pen tanning itself on the shores. I’ll be contacting you directly to arrange shipment. And if you…
Ask The Desk: Tot Staples & MAGIC Erasers & Pens for the Signo 151
Jan asks: Is there a replacement for the Tiny Tot staples? I’ve had a red one most of my life and only have a few bars left. Please help it is the best thing for my small desk. Oh, I’ve got you covered! I too collect vintage TOT staplers and discovered that JetPens stocks staples…
Fashionable Friday: Rosy Golden Glow
What led me to fixate on Rose Gold this week is the rampant internet fervor around the recent release of the Kate Spade Wellesley planner in metallic rose gold leather. It looks absolutely beautiful! Sadly, this item is only available through the Kate Spade Factory Outlet stores. Many folks are reselling them (often at greatly…
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Palette
In the same way that I love pens and pencils, I also love watercolors and watercolor sets. So I was really excited when JetPens started stocking the Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Palette sets. The sets are available in a 12-color box ($17), and 18-color box ($23.50) and a 24-color box ($29). I got the 18-color…