A few weeks ago, I did a quick comparison of several “felt tip” pens, but somehow managed to leave out the Faber-Castell PITT Artist Pen which is available in both a standard variety of felt tip sizes as well as the less warmly received brush tip version. While visiting the local Utrecht art supply store…
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LOST: One giveaway winner!
If you have recently won a giveaway on The Well-Appointed Desk and have not received your prize (you know who you are), please email me with you shipping address at chair (at) wellappointeddesk.com (please remove the brackets and drop in that funky “a”). We seem to be having trouble connecting. My email address is also…
Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.5
While out and about I stumbled across the Pentel Hybrid Technica 0.5 in black. Its a simple black gel pen in a clear hexagonal plastic case with a color coordinating silicone grip area. In other words, visually, its a very unassuming pen. On paper though, the pen rolls smoothly and leaves a dark solid line…
Copic Drawing Pen Review
The Copic Drawing Pen FO2 (0.2mm) is an interesting little tool. It is filled with waterproof india ink, though when tested I would say the ink is more water-resistant than waterproof, and is largely marketed as a tool for comic drawing or illustration. The pen is not refillable nor is there an ink window to…
Markings Journal Review
Last week I picked up the Markings Blank Journal (10″x7.5″) from Target for a whopping $9.99. It boasts a black ribbon bookmark (sealed at the edge so it doesn’t fray, thankyouveddymuch), an accordion pocket in the back is a coordinating lemon yellow to match the front end papers and lightly lined, heavyweight paper stock printed…
Ink Drop Reveal for July 2012
In preparation for the Olympics, Goulet Pens put together an Ink Drop sampler featuring the colors of the Olympic rings. Bright vivid colors from Pilot Iroshizuku, Noodler’s, Diamine, J. Herbin and de Atramentis are a nice festive flair for the Olympics. I particularly like the de Atramentis Gold which is not metallic but a good…
Nylon Tip Pen Showdown
Brad over at Pen Addict is always waxing enthusiastic about the Pigma Micron pens and I am always going on ad nauseum about the Marvy Le Pen so I decided it was high time these two pens went head-to-head. And to be fair, I threw a few other nylon tipped pens into the mix. The…