I got to thinking the other day how upset I would be if I lost my sketchbook, Traveler’s Notebook or pen case. Like “what would you grab from a burning building?” upset. Then I realized I don’t have my name or contact information in either book. Seriously. Do you put your name inside your notebooks?…
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Fashionable Friday: Most Coveted
This week, I thought I’d round-up some of the most coveted new or hard-to-acquire items I’ve had my eye on. What are you lusting after? Kaweco Sport Sykline Fountain Pen in Pink (available from Fontoplumo, Jet Pens and several other lovely sponsors) Edison Nouveau Premiere Fountain Pen in Fireball (Ltd. Ed. Summer 2015 Color Option)…
Ink Review: KWZ Gummiberry
KWZ Inks is a one-man ink operation from Poland started by Konrad Żurawski in 2012, a chemistry PhD student that clearly combines his tow loves: chemistry and fountain pens. Just this year, his inks are starting to get a wider distribution and, thanks to Vanness Pens, I had the opportunity to try the KWZ Iron…
Link Love: Cool Stamps and Pen Rolls
Pens: My top 5 favorite pens (as of right now) (via Seaweed Kisses) J. Herbin Rollerball (via All Things Stationery) The Conid Bulkfiller Minimalistica Fountain Pen (via Gentleman Stationer) Pilot Vanishing Point – Architect Nib Grind by The Nibsmith (via Clicky Post) Kaweco Liliput & ECO Leather Pouch (via Desk of Lori) The Watermen and…
Ink Review: Bung Box Tears of a Clown
Bung Box is a small shop in Japan that works with Sailor to create small batches of custom inks. The inks have become so popular that Vanness Pens has starting importing these unusual inks to the US. Bung Box Tears of a Clown is a particularly unusual color but the first sample I wanted to…
Preview: Karas Kustoms Fountain K
Karas Kustoms has recently been peppering the internet with sneak peeks of their upcoming Kickstarter pen release: The Fountain K. I was lucky enough to get a prototype of the new pen to try and share with you. Pictured above is the Render K, the INK and the Fountain K all in aluminum. And to…
Midori Traveler’s Notebook Follow-Up
This post was originally supposed to be about the new Midori Traveler’s Notebook (Pan Am) Blue Edition but I love the original MTN regular-sized notebook so much I couldn’t bring myself to open the Pan Am edition yet. So, admire the beautiful packaging compliments of Baum-Kuchen. I’m saving it, all wrapped up until I need…