Review by Tina Koyama It may seem like fountain pen inks come in a bazillion colors, and they do – but the vast majority are water-soluble. Finding a range of ink colors that are also solidly waterproof isn’t as easy. Some may say they are waterproof and may be sufficiently water-resistant for addressing an envelope,…
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Pen Review: Pokka Pen (and Giveaway)
When I first saw Pokka Pens (3-pack for $8.45), I was in the throes of fountain pen mania and I couldn’t, for the life of me, figure out why anyone would want a slightly plussed-up ballpoint pen. Then the world turned itself on its head and the idea of not touching the delivery driver’s questionably…
Link Love: (Week Four Quarantine) Relax & Reflect
Another week of living in our contracted worlds. The pen and stationery community continues to try to bring you pen, ink and notebook reviews and inspiration to keep you going as you work from home, try to educate your kids from a distance or continue to go to and from your essential job while staying…
Fountain Pen Review: Montegrappa Elmo 01 Fantasy Bloom Edition (Blue Cross Gentian B Nib)
I don’t have a ton of experience with Montegrappa pens. In fact, in the ten years I’ve been reviewing pens and ink, the Montegrappa Elmo is only the second Montegrappa I’ve ever reviewed (The first was the Montegrappa Felicita). Needless to say, I don’t have an extensive knowledge of the brand. The Montegrappa Elmo 01…
Notebook Review: Nanami Café Note B6 Slim Grid
I love when I’m stationed close to the Dromgoole’s tables at pen shows. Inevitably, I find things I cannot do without. When I saw that they had the Nanami Café Note B6 with 3.7mm dashed grid ($20), I couldn’t resist trying it out. The Café Note comes with a heavyweight matte white paper wrap over…
Fountain Pen Review: ystudio Weight of Words Resin Fountain Pen in Red
When I saw the new ystudio Resin fountain pen in red ($71.99), I was at the Baltimore Pen Show. Cary from Kenro Industries had just told me that they would distributing ystudio in the US and that the Resin fountain pens are new and would be one of the first models they were bringing in…
Link Love: (Week Three Quarantine)
Since sheltering at home is the new reality for so many of us, I know a lot of folks are tired of reading about it or even thinking about it. I tried to keep all the even-marginally Shelter-at-Home/Coronavirus links in their own section this week which I title “Keep Yourself Entertained.” However, our new reality…