Economy Pens does a decent test drive of the Sharpie Pen and reports the results. I sort of like that over time the logo is removed since I prefer less overt branding but are they refillable? Seems a waste if they aren’t. (via Economy Pens)

This lovely little office hides the computer and clutter in a brightly painted closet and leaves a Saarinen-style tulip table and Ikea chair in the room for workspace. The disco ball adds a hint of whimsy. (via pink wallpaper)

While I’m on the subject of fountain pen inks, I thought I’d seek out some reviews about the old stand-by, black ink. Here are a few reviews and comparisons I found: Parka Blogs tests out just how waterproof Noodler’s Bulletproof Black really is  Pentrace has a nice overview of several brands of black inks. Though…

I decided to try out the Kuretake Dry Erase Liquid Post Chalk Marker Pen at work to cut down on the dust and mess of traditional chalk in my already dusty cubicle at work. I have a lovely chalkboard message board handpainted by Mary Kate McDevitt which was the perfect testing ground. (via me on…

As I’ve been getting more interested in fountain pens this year, I have also discovered fountain pen inks. While some would not be surprised by this revelation, I’ve been blown away by the huge variety of colors available in fountain pen inks from companies like J. Herbin, Noodlers and so many more. But how does…