Post of the Week: Podcast: The Allusionist Episode 21: Eponyms I: The Ballad of Bic and Biro Pens: Uni-ball Signo DX Hello Kitty Gel Pens (via From The Pen Cup) Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black (via Alt.Haven) Kaweco Liliput Fountain Pen – Stainless Steel (via Clicky Post) Pelikan M205 Amethyst Fountain Pen (via Pen Addict)…
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Preview: Karas Kustoms EDK Exclusively from MassDrop
Have you heard about the Karas Kustoms EDK yet? The EDK is the latest machined pen from Karas Kustoms. As the name implies, this is pen designed to be your next everyday carry (or would that be “karry”?). This is Karas Kustoms’ smallest pen to date. It uses the same whisper-quiet retracting mechanism as the…
Review: Staedtler Triplus Fineliner Pastel Set
After my love affair with the large set of Staedtler Triplus Fineliners I decided I needed more! So I decided to grab the Stadetler Triplus Fineliner Pastel 6-color set ($7.50). The set comes in a clear plastic case like the larger sets and are the same triangular shape and 0.3mm tips as all the other…
Planner Subscription Services
There are a bunch of planner-focused, paper goods subscription services available to help you fill your planner, notebook, or journal with colorful additions. I thought I’d give a quick round-up of the options I’ve found. I’m sure there are many others but these are the ones I either subscribe to or know someone else who…
Ask The Desk: Retro 51 Refills
Daisy asked: Just got myself a new Retro 51 Tornado (Nine Lives edition) but I am a bit overwhelmed by potential refills. I like a fine black line, and ideally ink that won’t run when highlighted. Can you help narrow down my options? This may be heresy, but I’m not sure if I prefer ballpoint…
Housekeeping:
Hello, fine readers! I just wanted to let you know I cleaned up my Links page. I added a bunch of new links and removed a few that hadn’t been updated in over a year. If you are currently blogging about pens, paper, ink or planners and are not on the list, use the Ask…
Fashionable Friday: Dark Roast
You can blame thank my good pal Kasey for this week’s theme idea. We started talking coffee yesterday and POOF! the idea got stuck in my head. It feels appropriately fall-ish too because who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee and/or a good bit of chocolate when the air turns cool? Caran D’ache 849…