Following the success and enthusiasm over the gold fleck-filled Stormy Grey and Rouge Hematite, J. Herbin reformulated the 1670 Bleu Ocean to include gold flecks as well. I was really excited about this change because who doesn’t like sparkles? I love the shape and look of the 1670 series bottle. Its a square glass bottle…
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Ink Review: P.W. Akkerman Voorhout Violet
I was so excited to be able to choose a bottle of P.W. Akkerman ink at the Vanness table at the Atlanta Pen Show. For the past year, Akkerman has been “the ink” to acquire. And Vanness is the only place to get the ink in the US. So being able to peruse the quickly…
Review: Nock Co. Brasstown Zip Roll Pen Case
After being relentlessly teased in Atlanta for carrying my pens in a rolled-up shop towel, I finally purchased a Nock Co. Brasstown zip roll pen case ($35). I purchased the now-discontinued Mandarin/Mango colorway. Both shades of orange are still available but combined with more subdued colors. The Mandarin/Mango combination is pretty vivid in a don’t-lose-this-in-your-bag…
Fashionable Friday: Project 333
I’ve been researching the whole “capsule wardrobe” phenomena recently. Ladies will probably know what I’m talking about but if you haven’t heard about this, the idea is to pare down your wardrobe quarterly to 33 items. By doing this, the goal is to have only pieces you love to wear, that make you look and…
Giveaway: May The Fourth Be With You Lamy AL-Star Winner
The Lamy Al-Star in Rebel Orange was a super popular giveaway and Well-Appointed Desk readers love Star Wars! Thanks to Jet Pens for making this happen. Thanks to everyone who shared their favorite quotes and characters. Han Solo, Chewbacca and the droids were the most popular. Lots of Yoda quotes too! Only one person chose…
Link Love: Ink Up
Inks: Favorite 5: Inks (via Fountain Pen Quest) Diamine Autumn Oak (via Gourmet Pens) J. Herbin Rouge Hematite (via Fountain Pen Physicist) Sheaffer Turquoise (via Alt. Haven) Ink Mixing: Putting Unused Colors to Work (via The Gentleman Stationer) Pens: My Experience With a Counterfeit Lamy Safari (via The Desk of Lori) Video: Lamy 2000 Makrolon…
Ink Review: Callifolio Oliphants
One of most unusual items that I picked up at the Atlanta Pen Show was to bottles of Callifolio ink in Olifants and Grenat from the fine folks at Vanness Pen Shop. Actually, the official product name is French, L’Artisan Pastellier Encre Callifolio. But can we agree to just call them Callifolio inks? The bottles…