Review by Laura Cameron At the St. Louis Pen Show, I was lucky enough to win a bottle of David Oscarson ink in what appeared to be a dark purple. The bottle wasn’t labeled other than with the brand, so I had no idea what I was looking at until I came home and Google’d…
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Fountain Pen Review: Pilot Metropolitan Calligraphy Nib
Review by Laura Cameron When I was working at the Vanness table at the Chicago Pen Show, I noticed that the Pilot Metropolitans ($18.50) had an additional nib option that I hadn’t seen before, the calligraphy nib. I resolved to order one to try and write up for the desk, since I do love my…
Ink Review: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun
Review by Laura Cameron What color ink I’m craving pretty much changes every week, and last week was a grey week. It’s still bright and sunny here and sometimes way too hot, so a cool grey is a nice contrast. Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-syogun (15mL for $9.90), or “Old Man Winter” is that cool grey. Fuyu-syogun…
Desk Accessories Review: Baron Fig Mousepad
Review by Laura Cameron About a month ago, Baron Fig contacted us and asked if we would be interested in reviewing the latest addition to their leather collection, the Mousepad ($34.00). As I’m in the process of putting together a home office, I jumped at the chance to jazz up my desk. Baron Fig’s leather…
Giveaway Winner: Rollo London Hardcover A6
Thanks to everyone for entering to win the Rollo London Hardcover A6. The Random Number Generator has spoken and the winner is Robert! I hope you enjoy your new notebook!
Ink Review: KWZ Meet me in St. Louis
Review by Laura Cameron Even though the show is over and new shows are on the way, I wanted to post about St. Louis’ special show ink, KWZ’s Meet me in St. Louis. Unfortunately I have no link for this one because it was a special limited run and they are completely sold out. However,…
Fountain Pen Review: Opus 88 Picnic Purple (Fine nib)
Review by Laura Cameron When I first saw the Opus 88 Picnic in Purple ($99), I really wanted one. So I was delighted when Vanness Pen Shop asked if we wanted to review it. Ana already reviewed the Picnic in Green, so she suggested I try the Purple. The Opus 88 Picnic is a resin…