After my Ask The Desk post about sheening inks, I’ve had many questions about how to make ink ring swatches. I first saw these in a lot of the swatches from Asian pen enthusiasts and I wracked my brain trying to figure out how they did it. I made a mess of many pages of…
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Product Release: Baron Fig Simple Observations Notebook
Baron Fig collaborated with Shantell Martin to create the new Simple Observations ($20) guided journal. Utilizing their classic flagship Confidant size (5.4″ x 7.7″), the journal features a black cloth cover with white lettering on the cover. Inside the end paper reverse the colors with bright white paper and black hand lettering. Inside, the journal…
Link Love: Squirrel Brain
I have squirrel brain today so bear with me. First, news that the Pelikan Hubs are officially cancelled for 2020 rolled out yesterday. It’s the safest decision but it makes all of us so sad. Just this weekend, Laura and I were talking about how, in order to orchestrate the Hubs, Pelikan would have to…
Giveaway Winners: Faber-Castell Grip Fountain Pens
Thanks to everyone who read our review for the Faber-Castell Grip in the new Pearl Mint Green, Turquoise and Rose colors and thanks for entering the giveaway sponsored by Goldspot Pens. There were many requests for a series of fall inspired colors like bright yellow, orange and deep purple so Faber-Castell, if you’re listening, we…
Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day in the US. It is the day we honor those who served our country and lost their lives in doing so. This year, many are also honoring those who have lost their lives due to the pandemic sweeping the world. The death toll, as a result of COVID-19, has surpassed 100,000…
Ask The Desk: Digital Drawing Tablets, Typing Paper, & Astrobrights
Joe asks: I need your advice on the purchase of a drawing table for my 10 year old granddaughter. She really is very good and I wish I could attach one of her drawings for you to see. She draws constantly and learns from books that I and her parents have bought her. She also…
Fountain Pen Review: Esterbrook Camden Composition (Lime)
Once again, the new Esterbrook company, in the hands of Kenro Industries, is creating new and innovative pen designs. Esterbrook launched the Camden Classic at the end of 2019 in Graphite, Rose Gold and Brushed Silver with both fountain pen and rollerball models, and now they have released their limited edition Camden Composition (MSRP$195, Street…