Thanks so much to everyone who entered our giveaway for the Ferris Wheel Press Brush Fountain Pen & Ink Charger Set. I’m glad the post helped to introduce a lot of folks to this delightful Canadian pen and stationery brand. Our winner is: I will be contacting Robert directly to arrange delivery of his new…
We were able to obtain a beautiful set from Ferris Wheel Press to give away here on the blog today. The set includes the Brush Fountain Pen in “Lord Evergreen” ($160USD MSRP) with a Medium gold plated nib and the Twilight Garden Ink Charger set ($16USD). The pen comes with a converter and a velveteen…
Although travel continues to be limited- I have had the chance to go on a few small trips over the last couple of years. On a recent trip, I was reflecting on how much my travel kit has changed over time. In the past, I was inclined to bring ten or more fountain pens, an…
December has arrived! With the multitude of holidays that land in December, many pen and ink fans will be traveling to see family and friends while others may take vacations away from home. We thought it would be appropriate to show a few ways the team at the Desk travels with pen, ink, and paper.…
People often tease me that “back-to-school” season is my favorite holiday and I fully own this. So much so that when I get emails about the Sept. 1 launch of Hobonichi’s 2022 line-up, I get the same giddiness that we got as kids when the Sears Christmas Catalog would arrive and we would start dog-earing…
I can’t believe it’s almost October. And I realized that the start of October means Inktober is here again! If this is the first time you have heard the term Inktober, here’s a quick overview: Inktober is an annual drawing challenge that was started many years ago by an artist named Jake Parker. The point…
The last few weeks have seen lower COVID cases and higher vaccination rates. More businesses and events have started to re-open and loosen mask mandates, number of occupants, etc. This shift has meant trips to the local pool for some, going to a pen show for others. For me and Laura, it means our first…
