Pen Shows and Such: A Pen Show? Really? (via Dead Reckoning) Chicago Pen Show 2016 Recap (via Pen Addict) Pens: Nib Novice, Part 4: Counterfeit Lamy Safari (via Pens and Junk) Paper Mate Flair Pen (via Pens! Paper! Pencils!) Video: Peyton Street Pens Ranga Zayante (via The Pen Habit) Pelikan M805 Vibrant Blue (via My…
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Pen Review: Sailor Fude de Mannen Fountain Pens
A couple of days before I left for the Atlanta Pen Show, the amazing Joey Feldman sent me two Sailor Fude de Mannen fountain pens to try. I had been wanting to try these fountain pens for ages since many artists and calligraphers had raved about them but I had had a hard time finding…
Review: Monteverde Soft Roll Refills
Generally speaking, I tend to avoid ballpoint refills because I don’t often have very good luck with ballpoint ink. Being left-handed, it tends to smear more often and hard start more often for me than most people. But when Bert at Bertram’s Inkwell insisted I try the Monteverde Soft Roll refills in my Retro 51s…
Review: Crescent Rendr No Show Thru Sketchbook
The Crescent Rendr No Show Thru Sketchbook 3.5″x5.5″ ($10) was something I wanted to try in hopes of finding a good multimedia sketchbook. I got the small size to sample at first before investing in a larger version. Crescent also claims that the sketchbook lays flat as show on the wrap included with the book.…
Review: Ranga Modified Fountain Pen
The Ranga Acrylic Fountain Pen is a very different kind of pen for me to review and to describe so I apologize in advance if this is a little strange. First of all, this pen came to me pre-modified by the fabulous Leigh Reyes. She has provided detailed instructions on her web site along with…
Fashionable Friday: Off To The Races
I’m back on schedule and just in time to celebrate Derby weekend, Desk-style. So, pull out your race day finery, mix up some mint juleps and place your bets! And don’t worry, I practice what I preach, I bought the Rose Garland dress immediately. Too Much Fun Dress in Rose Garland On Sale $59.99 (via…
Link Love: Shows & Trolls & Links Galore
Post of The Week: Not to toot my own horn but both me and Ian Hedley of Pens! Paper! Pencils! were quoted for this article so, of course, I had to pick it as my Post of the Week: How To Buy A Paper Notebook That Brings You Joy (via Fast Company) Pen Show-related: Thoughts…