Recap by Laura Cameron This past weekend, I went to my very first pen show, the Los Angeles International Pen Show. I was born and raised in Los Angeles and my dad, who is a fountain pen enthusiast, still lives there. Ana and I decided to make the trip and I got to spend time…
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Ink Review: Monteverde Mandarin Orange
In the last few months, after a lifetime of eschewing the color orange, I’ve been adding more of it to my stash of yarns and inks. Given this, I insisted that The Desk try Monteverde’s Mandarin Orange as part of it’s inkapalooza. Mandarin Orange is a good, solid orange ink. The orange is dark and…
Ink Review: Monteverde Rose Noir
When I learned about Monteverde’s recently released Noir Collection I made a beeline for them. I’ve been concentrating on wine colors and purples this year (2018 is Ultra Violet) so I added Rose Noir to the shopping cart immediately. Rose Noir is a yummy, plummy purple that leans more red than blue. It reminds me…
Ink Review: Monteverde California Teal
Recently Pen Chalet had a half price ink sale on Monteverde inks. The Desk took the opportunity to stock up on inks for review. Today I’ll be reviewing California Teal. As the name suggests, the ink is a beautiful teal that leans toward the green end of the spectrum. In the bottle it appears blue,…
Link Love Delay
Today’s Link Love is still percolating. If you’re jonesing for some pen news, tune in to today’s Pen Addict podcast, Episode 292.
Fountain Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos
Review by Laura Cameron In the past, Ana has let me try writing with her Sailors (specifically the Fresca), and I knew I wanted one. So when the special edition Sailor Professional Gear Slim in Purple Cosmos (retail: $250) went live, I eagerly pre-ordered. What came next was months of waiting and wondering if there…
Notebook Review: Octaevo Notebooks
Review by Laura Cameron When I dug into the samples for The Desk to review, I was delighted to find a set of Octaevo notebooks. The Travel Notes Gold Pack ($19.00) is a set of three passport sized notebooks. The covers are linen, and printed with stamps of Mediterranean cities. The blue notebook is the…