I found Staedtler Rally #2 HB pencils in dozen packs in the clearance section of my local Office Depot so I couldn’t resist picking up a few dozen. These hexagonal pencils feature clean white and navy stripes on alternating hex facets, they come pre-sharpened and have a silver ferrule and white eraser top. Even at…
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Link Love: The One Without a Pun
Pens: *D* Rocket Titanium Oval Bolt Action Pen Prototype by d.caston.design (via Clicky Post) Les Plumes de L’anges ‘Blanc & Bleu’ fountain pen (via The Pencil Case Blog) Pilot Parallel Pen (via Write To Me Often) Kaweco Art Sport ‘Aksehir’ fountain pen (via A Fool With A Pen) Video Pen Review: Duke D145 (via The…
Ink Review: Kaweco Ruby Red
Kaweco inks are not coveted, collectible inks, they are workhorse inks in standard, appealing colors. Ruby Red is no different. Kaweco Ruby Red ink is a warm, slightly-pinky-hued red ink. I think it would be perfect for penning love notes, Valentines or scribing red-letter ideas. It performs well with no splining or feathering on most…
Review: Yoropen Z3
This review for the Yoropen Z3 was a long time coming. When I heard about the Kickstarter project to create a new version of the Yoropen, that is designed to reduce hand strain and improve ergonomics, I was super excited to get one in my hand. When it arrived though, I had that “this is…
More J. Herbin Mini Bottles
I love the look and miniature size of the J. Herbin mini ink bottles which has lead me to purchase a few colors every time I place an order at Jet Pens. Its just enough ink to enjoy without having an excess. A lot of J. Herbin’s inks are light, bright and floral-y so a…
Fashionable Friday: Postally Yours
It all started with the “Yours Truly” dress covered with airmail envelopes. I bought mine at Donna’s Dress Shop here in Kansas City but there are online retailers that stock it as well.If it wasn’t 4ºF outside, I would have even considered modelling it so y’all will have to wait until the Atlanta Pen Show…
Link Love: Newsy bits
News: Dick Egolf, founder of Luxury Brands, LLC, distributor of Platinum and Noodler’s products, passed away last week (via Inkophile) Why grown women really fetishise stunning stationery (via The Telegraph) The Gorgeous Typeface That Drove Men Mad and Sparked a 100-Year Mystery (via Gizmodo) Fountain Pens: Top 5 Pen Tools for Pen People (via The…