As only the Italians could say it, PACE! When we were traveling in Italy several years ago, there were flags flying from every window with a bright rainbow with bold letters saying “PACE” which means PEACE. And today, of all days that is what I wish for you. The kind folks at Kenro are helping…
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Fashionable Friday: All That Shimmers
In the spirit of the holidays and an urge to celebrate New Year’s with the proper sparkly pomp, I bring you “All That Shimmers” this week. I hope your holidays sparkle with promise and celebration this week and all of 2017. Daisy Place Pencil Cup $20 (via Kate Spade NY) Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen…
Ink Review: Robert Oster Signature Khaki
I am reviewing another in my heaping pile of Robert Oster Signature Inks. This time its the Khaki which I was surprised to discover was actually a bit more green than what I tend to associate with khaki but it may be a misinterpretation of Yanks vs. Aussies sort-of thing. Oster Khaki ($16 per 50ml…
Podcast: Art Supply Posse #28
This week, Art Supply Posse broadcasts without me. And it is the start of the new (and improved version) of Art Supply Posse). Heather is joined by her new co-host, Kathy Campbell. They reflect on 2016 and plan their artistic ambitions for 2017. This is the last episode of 2016; Art Supply Posse will return on January…
Link Love: Reflections
Pens: Piuma Super Minimal Fountain Pen (via Kickstarter) Top 5 Best Beginner Fountain Pens (via The Pencilcase Blog) Montblanc Meisterstück Ultra Black LeGrand (via FPQuest) Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen (via Pen Addict) Faber-Castell Loom Fountain Pen (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) Aurora Optima Nero Perla (M) with Aurora Black (via FPQuest) Tactile Turn Gist (via United…
Ink Review: Robert Oster Fire & Ice
I could not wait to get my hands on Robert Oster Signature Fire & Ice ink ($16). It was sold out on Vanness Pens as soon as it was available so I had to wait a couple weeks to get a bottle of my own. It was totally worth the wait. This is one of the…
Brush Pens, Part 4: Water-Soluble Bristle Tips
Guest review by Tina Koyama This fourth and final installment of the brush pen series reviews bristle-tip pens containing water-soluble ink. Similar to their waterproof ink counterparts, these 10 brush pens have actual synthetic hair tips that take a bit of practice to get the hang of controlling. However, I find their lines to be…