Have you noticed that your fountain pen tastes change over time? Since I started collecting fountain pens, I felt like I mostly gravitated towards finer nibs. Those are my dad’s favorite (he’s been a fountain pen user since I was a kid) and I know Ana likes them fine and extra fine. And to be…
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Fountain Pen Review: NAGASAWA “Odyssey Snow White” LE
The Nagasawa Odyssey Snow White LE fountain pen ($375) is an exclusive Sailor fountain pen, based on the “Pen Style 2005 Mine” design, released through NAGASAWA in Japan and made available in the US through Vanness Pen Shop. The Pen Style 2005 Mine shape is a little different than the classic Pro Gear Slim design…
Fountain Pen Review: Benu Bush Viper Fountain Pen
I love my silly, punk rock Benu Skull & Roses Fountain Pen that I was thrilled to grab one of the Benu Viper Fountain Pens in “Bamboo Viper” ($180) , especially in this Spooky Season. It’s a black pen with an embossed, snake wrapped around the barrel with a beautiful shimmery green iridescent color in…
Fountain Pen Review (& Giveaway): Laban Rosa Fountain Pen in Lilac
Laban is Taiwanese-based pen company that I’ve had a lot of experience with using so I was quite excited to get a chance to test one of their fountain pens. The Laban Rosa Fountain Pen ($140) in Lilac with the Medium nib is an acrylic resin pen with gold tone hardware. The Rosa line includes…
Pen Review: Pilot Prera CM (vs. TWSBI Eco)
The Pilot Prera is one of the first pens I purchased when I got into the fountain pen hobby almost 15 years ago. It wasn’t until recently that I realized that the Clear Preras ($41.50) are available with the rare CM (Medium Italic) nib. I’ve taken to signing my invoices with a TWSBI Eco with a…
Fountain Pen Review: Rubato Map Nib Fountain Pen
Rubato Pen Studio is a one-woman pen maker who I have met at both the California and SF Pen Show. I am totally enamored with the designs she creates and the experimentation she is employing in her pen development. She comes from a calligraphy background and is definitely an artist (she drew the adorable cat…
Fountain Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Follow The Mermaid
As the prices for some of the limited edition Sailors have come down over the last few months, I was finally able to snag one of the Follow The Mermaid models for $200. I was debating between the Storm Over the Ocean and the Follow the Mermaid designs and with only a $36 price difference…