Pete asks: I believed I had found the pen of my dreams when I came across the very affordable Varsity Pilot fountain pen. Once that pen ran out of ink, I gleefully purchased another. It skipped so much that I had to toss it. Got another, same. Another, same. Another, same. What’s going on here?…
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Link Love: It’s Link-O’Clock Somewhere
It’s been a crazy week so get your favorite cocktail and open these links. There is weird, wonderful and lots of Sailor Studio Inks to look at this week. Let us know you’re favorite links, favorite inks and what you’re drinking this week. Pens: How to Test a Fountain Pen Before Buying It And Other…
Fountain Pen Review: Desiderata Soubriquet Lapis Nugget Acrylic Flex Nib
The Desiderata Soubriquet in Lapis Nugget Acrylic (starting at $240) is the third iteration of Zebra G flexible nib fountain pen that I’ve tried from Desiderata. Each version I’ve tested as been iterative of the previous, with improvements and modifications to the filling system as well as making the pens more aesthetically appealing. The Soubriquet…
Giveaway: Post Pen Show Bonanza
Last week, Jesi, Laura and I cleaned up at the Chicago Pen Show, now it’s your turn. One lucky reader has the chance to win a whole pile of swag from some of our favorite shops and vendors. The giveaway package includes three bottles of fountain pen ink, a notebook, stickers, our special edition Chicag-o-ring…
Link Love: Chewie is my Co-Pilot
This weekend, with it being May the Fourth be with You, we also mourned the passing of Peter Mayhew, the actor who portrayed Chewbacca in the original Star Wars films. Laura spent the weekend being my personal Chewbacca, keeping me entertained and full of snacks as we drove back and forth from Chicago, avoiding any…
Chicago Pen Show 2019 Recap
Turns out, this is my fourth year attending the Chicago Pen Show and my first year as a vendor. The previous three years, I’ve worked as a helper for Vanness Pen Shop. This year, I had the table next to them and Laura and Matt Armstrong (you might remember him as the legendary Pen Habit)…
Link Love: Virtual Travel Edition
As you are reading this, Laura and I are ensconced enrobed (?) in boxes and nestled into the fine interior of my beloved 10-year-old MINI Cooper on our way to the Chicago Pen Show. Ms. Jesi Coles will be joining us via United Airlines on Thursday. You will find Laura behind the Vanness Pen Shop…