Since I asked folks to list places they would like to see host a pen show, I thought I’d start with a list of recommendations. Texas (specifically Houston and El Paso) Kansas City Minneapolis/St. Paul Seattle PDX Lancaster, PA New York City (proper) Chicago (proper) New Orleans Nashville Louisville Phoenix If you, your local pen…
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Fountain Pen Review: Leonardo Momento Zero Positano (Rhodium Trim/ Broad Nib)
The Momento Zero is the first pen I’ve tried from the Leonardo Officina Italiana brand. From what I’ve read, the Leonardo brand is the latest incarnation from the father-son team responsible for making pens for Delta and later Armando Simoni Club before branching off to create Leonardo Officina Italiana. The packaging is appropriate to a…
Ask The Desk: Varsity Fountain Pens & Montblanc Refills
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?…
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…