On Tuesday, just days before the Dallas Pen Show, the unspeakable happened to Dromgoole’s Fine Writing in Houston — a man walked into their shop and jammed $7000 worth of Montblanc pens into his pockets and walked out while Dromgoole and his wife were busy with other customers. And it all happened in less than…
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Giveaway Winner: J. Herbin Caroube de Chypre
Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their color inspirations for Caroube de Chypre. I loved reading what the color evoked for everyone. The winner of the giveaway was Sandra. I’ve contacted her via email. I hope the color lives up to her expecatations!
Ink Review: J. Herbin 1670 Caroube de Chypre
J. Herbin has introduced another ink to the 1670 line, Caroube de Chypre which is a lovely deep chocolately brown with gold flecks. I love the look of the 1670 bottles despite being difficult to use with large nibbed fountain pens or for getting ink out beyond the first few fills. I like the gold…
Podcast: Art Supply Posse Ep 16 Lettering 101
This week Art Supply Posse had a bit of a technical hiccup and had to re-record episode 16. So this is Episode 16, take two. We discuss the difference between lettering, calligraphy and typography and then I stick a nib in my mouth. The things I do for art. Also Heather goes up north and…
News: Podcast Update & Dallas Pen Show
I’ve got two pieces of news to share. First, there was a podcast snafu last night when we recorded Art Supply Posse. As a result, we are having to re-record the whole show again tonight. So, Episode 16 will not be posting until late on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Sorry for the delay. As Heather said…
Link Love: Who Do You Ink You Are
Pens: Video: Hero 100 Classic (via The Pen Habit) Pilot Parallel Modified Naifu Folded Nib (via Gourmet Pens) First Look: BIGiDESIGN Ti Arto (via Pen Addict) BN Works BNdot Ballpoint Pen Review (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) Video: Tactile Turn Slider and Glider Bolt Action Pens (via Clicky Post) Montblanc Heritage Rouge & Noir Fountain Pens…
Ink Review: Robert Oster Torquay
I confess I had to look up what exactly Torquay was in the dictionary and it turns out to be the name of a resort town in Devon, England, considered to the English Rivera. Its also the name of strip of coastline in Victoria, Australia, home to Bells Beach where iconic surf brands like Quicksilver…