Renee asked: I was interested in getting a pen that writes with a line similar to that of a .5 mm pen. I was considering a Kaweco sport given your enthusiastic reviews. Would a European extra fine do that? The Kaweco might give a little bit wider stroke depending on the paper and/or ink combination…
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Ask The Desk: Address Books (Fountain Pen Friendly and/or Refillable)
Amy asks: Any suggestions for an address and occasion book that is fountain pen friendly? I don’t want a full blown planner/calendar. A bonus would be refillable pages. Thanks!!! I keep rolling this over in my mind. There are a lot of possibilities for an address book. You could actually use a Filofax or other…
Ask The Desk: Landscape Notebooks
Anna Marie asks: I’m looking for landscape orientation notebooks. I know there’s a landscape orientation Rhodia Webnotebook, but I wouldn’t mind a color that isn’t orange or black. (Sacrilege, I know.) Do any other quality notebook companies make blank landscape orientation options, with binding on the short side? Fountain pen friendly always a bonus! The…
Ask The Desk: Spiral Notebooks
Jennifer asks: I was wondering if you could do a post on the best medium/small spiral notebooks on the market. I would much appreciate it. Thank you. When you ask “what’s the best” do you mean best quality paper, best ring binding or are you using other criteria to determine what makes a serial notebook…
Ask The Desk: Entry Level Gel Pens
Jennifer asks: I am completely ignorant in regards to gel pens. But my daughter (who is in 6th grade) is only asking for 3 things for Christmas and one of them is gel pens. Since she is not asking for much I wanted to get her some really great ones, but I quickly got overwhelmed.…
Ask The Readers: Broad Nibs for the Vision Impaired
Mark has a really great question, and I know that you, my readers, will have some great ideas for him: I’m legally blind, and looking for a broad line. Currently, I use a Uni-ball Signo RT with 1.0mm refill. I’m considering the Ohto Fude Ball 1.5mm, Pilot VP with tuned broad nib, and Lamy 2000…
Ask The Desk: Tot Staples & MAGIC Erasers & Pens for the Signo 151
Jan asks: Is there a replacement for the Tiny Tot staples? I’ve had a red one most of my life and only have a few bars left. Please help it is the best thing for my small desk. Oh, I’ve got you covered! I too collect vintage TOT staplers and discovered that JetPens stocks staples…