The Namisu Nova Titanium Deluxe is my first experience with a titanium fountain pen and a titanium nib. The overall shape and feel of the pen is a smooth machined cigar shape. It’s very space-aged. There is no clip so it will roll off the table at a moment’s notice. This is definitely a pen…
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Pen Review: Zebra Sarasa Fujiya Scented Gel Pens
I’ve always liked the Zebra Sarasa gel pens and because somewhere inside me there’s a 9-year-old who occasionally has to be entertained, when I saw the limited edition collection of Fujiya scented Milky 0.5mm pens, I had to try them all. Can you blame me? I mean, don’t you always sniff those Mr. Sketch scented…
Fashionable Friday: Pumpkin Spice Latte Love
I must confess I’ve never actually had a Pumpkin Spice Latte but I love the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg and the sight of a warm latte topped with a dollop of whipped cream dotted with fragrant spices on a chilly fall afternoon gets me into the autumnal spirit in a big way. So, today…
Link Love: Late-Week Apple Mojo
The highlights this week are the release of the new Baron Fig Archer pencil and the close of the NockCo Lanier Briefcase. Other big news is the Trilogy Zero Fountain Pen, the launch of the Slice Planner Kickstarter and the new Sailor ink colors and Diamine Shimmer inks are starting to make their way into…
Giveaway: Denik Notebooks
Last week, I did an epic review of the Denik notebooks and I’ve been using the Denik Sketchbook for my Inktober challenge as well. The kind folks at Denik have 10 notebooks for me to give away so you can have a chance to try them out yourselves. THE RULES: Leave a comment below and tell me which Denik notebooks covers…
Announcing: Baron Fig Archer Pencils
It’s not everyday that a company unveils a new pencil. Today, Baron Fig announced its new Archer Pencil. Or should I say “rolled” out its new pencil since they are packaged in a matte charcoal paperboard tube? Inside, are snuggled a dozen hexagonal graphite painted pencils with a charcoal tipped ends. Discreetly stamped in white…
Off The Grid: Up To My Ears In Fluff
Just wanted to let everyone know I’m taking a little vacation. I’ll be off the grid in upstate New York for the rest of the week, communing with knitters, nature and hopefully a few alpacas like my friend above at the Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival. Hope you all can survive without me and don’t…