There have been a lot of better-quality, Chinese pens introduced into the market recently and the Kaco brand, like Pen BBS and the Moonman line, is one to put on your radar. While the Kaco Retro (approx. $11.49) is not the most innovative pen in terms of design from Kaco (more to come about their…
I’m headed for the Dallas Pen Show tomorrow and I cannot wait to get there! R2 and I are packed with April Fresh dresses and ink swatches galore. Maybe even a few extra flasks for the thirsty… This week, there are some news inks to check out. Nick Stewart has released his ink mixing set…
When Good Made Better stormed onto the scene last year with their Penwell classic designs, they certainly blew the minds of most of the pen community with their design sensibilities and professionalism. Their latest creation, launched today on Kickstarter is likely to be no different. Unlike the original Penwell Classic design, this model, called the…
Pens: Kickstarter: Studio Neat “Mark One” Aluminum Pen (via Tools and Toys) Visconti Homo Sapiens London Fog (via Alt. Haven) Waterman Expert 3 Matte Black Fountain Pen (via Gourmet Pens) Moonman M2 (via Frank Underwater) Video: Opus 88 “Koloro” (via Scrively) Noodlers Boston Safety Fountain Pen Instructional Guide (via Pen Chalet Blog) Lovely Chameleon (Benu…
Today’s Link Love is Red Solo Cup-free. It’s for everyone who has to work today, the continent, those on the other side of the globe, or who might decide its just too dang hot to go outside and blow stuff up. Me? I spent too much time at a pen show earlier this week so…
Editor’s Note: I asked Jesi to write this post. “How to get started with Esterbrooks” is something I’ve wanted to write about for a long time but with someone as knowledgeable about Esterbrooks as Jesi on hand to do a far better job than I would, it made sense for her to do it. She…
Apologies for the delay on this post. I stayed up late last night watching the Cubs play the Royals love in Kansas City with my dad. This game was hot on the heels of my flight rolling into Kansas City from DC post-pen show. So, I spent the better part of today catching up on…
