For the sake of efficiency this week, leading up to the D.C. Pen Show, I’m combining a few news articles with the links rather than separating them out into their own post this week. News: Goulet Pens is moving! Shipping will be affected during the week of August 8-12 so be sure to read their…
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Fountain Pen Review: Ensso PIUMA Minimal Fountain Pens
The PIUMA Minimal Fountain Pen was originally a Kickstarter project but is now available directly from the ENSSO web site. The appeal of the PIUMA is the simplicity of the design. The shape is a simple cigar shape, available in three metals: black painted aluminum ($79),titanium (currently sold out) and brass ($99). The pens ship…
Giveaway: BigiDesign Ti Arto Refill Friendly Pen
The folks at BigiDesign have kindly sent me a NEW Ti Arto Refill Friendly Pen ($85) to give away to one lucky reader. I reviewed and tested this pen awhile back and put it through its paces and I can tell you that if you have been looking for a sturdy, solid titanium pen that…
Pen Review: Cross Century II Botanica Fountain Pen
Review by Laura Cameron The Fahrney’s catalog is going to be the death of me. When I was a kid, the Fahrney’s catalog used to land in our mailbox fairly often. I knew my dad was into fountain pens but, as I’ve previously stated, as a kid, fountain pens didn’t really hold much interest for…
Ink Review: Montblanc William Shakespeare Velvet Red
This is the last of the Montblanc limited edition inks for the week. I picked up William Shakespeare Velvet Red ($19 for 35ml) at Pen Place in Crown Center. It’s positively lethal to have access to fountain pens and ink and paper within walking distance of my office! I haven’t quite figured out the logic behind…
Ink Review: Montblanc Golden Yellow
Montblanc Golden Yellow was released about the same time Lucky Orange came out this spring. Yellow inks are hard to make usable. Golden Yellow turns out to be an exception to this rule. I had the ink in my TWSBI Mini for several months and was tickled that, even with an EF nib, the ink…
News: Art Goodbye, Art Hello.
Art News In sad news, Art Supply Posse recorded its last episode last week. Heather and Kathy said farewell with their favorite podcaster, Brad Dowdy. I don’t think it will be the last time we’ll hear from either of these ladies as they will both be going on to pursue other audio endeavors. In happier…