Thursday: The one thing about the Arkansas Pen Show that makes it different than almost any other pen show that I attend is that I set up my own table. Last year, Bob and I did what they call in the industry a soft-launch of the Col-o-ring. This year, we decided to continue the tradition…
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Link Love: Pencil Bouquets & Chicago Love
Pens: Wancher “The Dream Pen” Urushi Fountain Pen (via Pencilcase Blog) The Wancher Dream Pen (via On Fountain Pens) Franklin-Christoph Model 66 Fountain Pen Needlepoint Nib (via Gourmet Pens) Sailor Shikiori Tsukuyo-no-Minamo Fountain Pen, Shimoyo (Frosty Night) (via Pen Addict) Sailor Professional Gear Slim/Sapporo Mini (Medium-Fine Nib) (via Hand Over That Pen) New pen day!…
Pencil Sharpener Review: KUM Lefty Aluminum Can Sharpener
Review by Tina Koyama Ana warned me. When I said I wanted to review the Kum Lefty Aluminum Can pencil sharpener, she said she had found it difficult to get used to reversing her hand when she used a sharpener made for lefties. I was so tickled to see any sharpener made for lefties that…
Eye Candy: Kaweco x Bungbox June Bride Something Blue
One of my first fountain pen loves was Kaweco fountain pens. When I was given the opportunity to get a limited edition Bungubox June Bride Something Blue AL-Sport, I said yes immediately. I didn’t know what it would cost with the premium and currency exchange and shipping but I threw caution to the wind and…
Link Love Delay
Today’s Link Love is still percolating. If you’re jonesing for some pen news, tune in to today’s Pen Addict podcast, Episode 292.
News: Pen Shows, Meet-Ups and More
Pelikan Ink of the Year Finally unveiled! The Pelikan Edelstein 2018 Ink of the Year is Olivine. The Pelikan’s Perch has a survey about what color trim people are hoping will be on the accompanying M20X pen that will be released to match. Membership has its Privileges If you are not a member of the…
Product Review: Rickshaw Pen/Pencil Sleeves & Pouches
Thanks to Rickshaw Bags, I’m awash in fluorescent pink pen and pencil cases. I already spread the wealth a bit. Laura will be reviewing the Waldo Field Cases in the future. Rickshaw, and Mark Dwight, seem to have warmly embraced the pen community and was even very kind when I fan-girled all over him at…