If you buy fountain pens, then you’ve probably stumbled across the term “iridium-tipped” at some point in regards to fountain pen nibs. But do you know anything about iridium? I knew it was used to harden the nibs of pens but I did not know it was one of the hardest metals in existence. I…
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Tips for Troublesome Fountain Pens
At some point in a pen obsessive’s life, you will find yourself in possession of a “troublesome pen”. Maybe it bloops inks, maybe it’s scratchy or maybe the ink just does not flow. I thought I’d put together my quick list of tips to try to amend the troublesome pen’s maddening ways. The bottom line…
Link Love: Minding the Ps and Qs
Pens and Pencils: Lamy Noto Ballpoint Pen Review (via Clicky Post) How to refill a Coleto Mechanical Pencil component (via East, West, Everywhere) Schneider Xtra 805 0.5 Black and Red Pen Review (via Economy Pens) Kaweco AL Sport Fountain Pen Review (via Clicky Post) Retractable Eraser Review: Sanford SpeedErase vs. Pentel Clic Eraser (via A…
Pilot Prera Re-Review
When I spotted the Pilot Prera in its slimy-limey green plastic, I knew I had to buy one. And as someone with a huge preference towards fine, fine lines, I purchased the F nib. I wrote a review about how incredibly fine this pen is but after I wrote the review, I found that I…
Ink Drop Reveal: July 2013
This month’s Ink Drop selection from Goulet Pens is themed “America” in honor of the Fourth of July. Of course, red (in the form of Noodler’s Rattler Red Eel) and blue are featured prominently as well as inks with patriotically names (De Atramentis U.S. Constitution and Private Reserve American Blue). The two other inks are…
Tutorial: Filling a TWSBI with a syringe
Last week, there was a brief discussion on The Pen Addict Podcast about how to fill a TWSBI with sample ink. There is not enough ink in a sample vial to fill the pen by the usual method: inserting pen nib in the ink and using the piston to draw the ink into the reservoir.…
Link Love: Instragramatics and more
I find office supplies inspiration everywhere. As I’ve posted before, Pinterest is a source of products, ideas and inspiration but I get just as much valuable information on Instagram and Twitter too. Yeah for other office supply lovers! Pens and Pencils: Lamy 2000 Ballpoint Review (via From The Pen Cup) Zebra Sarasa 07 RT Review…