More of the pen community has taken on the “Only Ten Pens” Challenge. I love these community challenges and the chance to see what other people love. Sometimes its $10 pens and sometimes its $1000+ pens… and sometimes both. I’ve continued to think on this project and if it would inspire me to remove some pens from my collection and possibly add more of what I love most? Do you like these challenges? Did you try to pick your 10 forever pens?
Only 10 Pens Posts:
- Ten Fountain Pens (via Olive Octopus)
- 3+3+3+1 (via Line Variation)
- Ten Pens, but Make it Seven (via A Gathering of Curiosities)
Pens:
- My Happy Customer Testimonial for Precision Writing Works (via CJs Wunderkammer)
- How to Swap Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen Nibs (via JetPens Blog)
- A Public Service Announcement: Pen Disassembly and The Importance of Carefully Vetting Online Information (via The Gentleman Stationer)
- Review: 2025 Sailor King Eagle fountain pen (via Parka Blogs)
- Dominant Industry Keyno Stay.tionery Fountain Pen Review (via The Pen Addict)
- Review: Jinhao 750 dual layer stacked nib fountain pen (via Parka Blogs)
- Review: BlueDew Pen with Wet Noodle EF nib (via Parka Blogs)
- Sailor Specialty Nib comparison: Before after 2015 and after 2025 (via Parka Blogs)
Planners, Notebooks & Paper:
- Free For All Friday No 923 by Laurie (via Philofaxy)
- How do you start your own art journal? (via Flow Magazine)
- On The Paper Trail Episode 12: Our Favorite Papers! (via The Gentleman Stationer)
Art & Creativity:
- Community (via Fueled by Clouds & Coffee)
- Review: Fabriano Accademia ARTIST PAPERPACK drawing paper (120gsm, 160gsm, 200gsm) (via Parka Blogs)
Other Interesting Things:
- Learn About Jimothy, the Adorably Round Raccoon That Has Captured Hearts (via My Modern Met)
- Los Angeles Public Library Unveils the World’s Largest Pop-Up Book (via Colossal)
- The Quest for the Perfect Art and Commute Bag (via Comfortable Shoes Studio)
- Review – Bookshops & Bonedust (via Rachel’s Reflections)
- Headwater App
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