I Need A Pen Store!

Last week, Frank from Fontoplumo launched a new website, ineedapenstore.com. His goal was to create a centralized location to help people who might be looking for nice pen shops around the world.  The site will also list manufacturers. As the site is just getting started, a  lot of shops and info still needs to be…

Writing as Part of Slow Living Movement

Writing as Part of Slow Living Movement

(This post, while started before last week’s AI post, seems like an appropriate follow-up.) As the standstill of the COVID lockdown becomes a distant memory, our society has become more and more hurried again. How many times have you replied to the question, “How are you doing?” with the reply “Busy!” or heard someone else…

Inkmas Day 10: Montegrappa Sapphire

Inkmas Day 10: Montegrappa Sapphire

Welcome to Inkmas Day 10! I recently started revisiting older ink lines and fell in love with the bright blue of Montegrappa Sapphire. The color is very close to Birmingham Pen’s Polar Bear and KWZ Walk Over Vistula. Both of those blues also have a beautiful red sheen which is also present in Sapphire. On…