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…
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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…
Pen Review: Lamy Safari Neon Lime (2015 Special Edition)
When I saw the new Lamy Safari in Neon Lime (the 2015 Special Edition Color) (19.50 €) I knew immediately that I’d have to have one. The color is just too perfect not to own it. The color is such a bright yellow green its practically highlighter yellow. The Lamy is one of the longest…
Midori Traveler’s Notebook: Pan Am Edition
OMG! Have you seen these? This is the new limited edition Midori Traveler’s Notebook Pan Am Edition. Yes, that’s a deep blue, full-sized, leather MTN! The notebook inserts to accompany the leather cover feature vintage Pan Am advertising art and contain the same great quality Midori paper. There’s a blank and grid notebook.There’s also a…
Giveaway: May The Fourth Be With You Lamy AL-Star
Elaine at Jet Pens threw down the gauntlet today and asked if I’d have a good Star Wars nerd post for May the Fourth Be With You Day and so, I pulled out all the Rebel Stops. Thanks to Jet Pens, I’m giving away a new limited edition Lamy AL-Star in Rebel Alliance orange in…
Ask The Desk: Swapping TWSBI Nibs & How Flexible is the Esterbrook 9128
Have I ever told you’all how much I love getting questions about pens, paper and the like? This week, I have two awesome questions. Beth, the reference librarian asked: I have a new TWSBI 580 with a custom ground nib (pen was purchased with that nib) and at the same time I purchased a second…