Pens: Aurora 88 Minerali Azurite (via Inkdependence) Franklin-Christoph Model 31 Omnis (Purpurae, Medium Nib) (via Hand Over That Pen) Video: Vintage Pen Review: Eversharp Skyline Fountain Pen (via Pen Habit) Lamy Joy 1.1 mm Calligraphy Fountain Pen (via Pen Addict) Sailor 1911 Large Anchor Grey Fountain Pen (Via Ed Jelley) Reappraising my reviews… did the…
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Fountain Pen Review: 3952 Abalone Shell Fountain Pen
Review by Laura Cameron When I first saw a picture of the 3952 Abalone Shell Fountain Pen ($148) with fine nib I was struck by how pretty it was. As I mentioned when I reviewed the Diplomat Excellence A, I am a big fan of pens that are elegant in their attention to detail. The…
Photo of the Day: Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 Thomas Hall Tibaldi Edition
I don’t often post photos of my pen stash but I’m making an exception today because this is a very special edition to my collection. I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a small edition of Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20s utilizing rare Tibaldi Impero Celluloid that Thomas Hall had acquired and wanted to…
Paper Review: Baron Fig Mastermind Week Pad
Awhile back, I showed off the epic Baron Fig Mastermind Dot Grid pad. The Mastermind is a big freeform notepad in the spirit of the old deskpads. If you are looking for something that’s a little more structured and smaller to help streamline your work week, the new Mastermind Week Pad (3 pads of 18 sheets…
News: Shops Opening, Closing and Renaming
Notemaker is now Milligram: Australian online stationery and lifestyle brand Notemaker has officially changed its name to Milligram. It will continue to be your go-to for pens, ink, and all your favorite stationery good but it also stocks lots of other goods as well and wants to make sure that its name reflects a wider…
Giveaway Winner: Baron Fig 2018 Planner
Thanks to everyone who entered the Baron Fig 2018 Planner giveaway this week. I was thrilled to see all the wonderful and aspirational goals that people were setting for themselves for 2018. After the last few week’s of terrible news cycles, I noticed no one mentioned acts of violence, hatred or anger in their goals…
Friday Faves: Inktober
Every October, my Instagram feed turns into a wonderland of illustrations, doodles, and drawings from people at every level in their creative journey. Some are just dipping their toes in the water like fellow Desk contributor Laura Cameron who is taking her first forays into drawing this year to seasoned professionals like comic illustrator Mike…