Pens and Ink: Nib Grinds and Sizes (via Ink Nouveau) Monetverde Invincia Stealth 1.1mm Review (via Ivan R on FP Geeks Forum) New Fluorescent Pens and Pencils from Moleskine (via Notemaker) Make your own black walnut ink (via Freeplaycraft) Ink comparison: J. Herbin Diabolo Menthe v. Caran d’Ache Carribean Blue (via East…West…Everywhere) Pepper Spray “Pen”…
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VIDEO: Refilling Ink Cartridges with Bottled Ink
While I put together a perfectly acceptable photo-tutorial for refilling an ink cartridge, Brian over at Goulet Pens had to totally one-up me with one of his spiffy videos. So, while my photo tutorial is fine as a quick reminder, if you want the step-by-step, check out the video!
Ohto Tasche Fountain Pen Review
The fine folks at JetPens recently sent me the Ohto Japan Tasche FF-10T compact fountain pen to review. I went over to their review page and noticed several comments that suggested that the pen did not perform well so I was a bit concerned. I am truly spoiled by the high-quality performance and low price…
Copic Drawing Pen Review
The Copic Drawing Pen FO2 (0.2mm) is an interesting little tool. It is filled with waterproof india ink, though when tested I would say the ink is more water-resistant than waterproof, and is largely marketed as a tool for comic drawing or illustration. The pen is not refillable nor is there an ink window to…
Ink Drop Reveal for July 2012
In preparation for the Olympics, Goulet Pens put together an Ink Drop sampler featuring the colors of the Olympic rings. Bright vivid colors from Pilot Iroshizuku, Noodler’s, Diamine, J. Herbin and de Atramentis are a nice festive flair for the Olympics. I particularly like the de Atramentis Gold which is not metallic but a good…
Link Love: The Slightly-Off-Topic Edition
Platinum 3776 Extra Fine Nib (Ink Nouveau) Monteverde Invincia Stealth 1.1mm nib (via FP Geeks Forum) A Visit to the General Pencil Company Factory (via How To Sharpen Pencils) Writers’ Rooms (via The Guardian) Platinum mini-ballpoint 0.5 review (via Economy Pens) Totally off-topic: The Apple corporate recruiting video (via 9to5Mac) Self Aware ROOMBA (via twitter)…
TWSBI Diamond 540 EF Review
First I have to start off by telling a little story of how the TWSBI Diamond 540 came into my life. I was having a particularly crappy week at work and knew my birthday was coming up so I thought I’d cheer myself up with a new fountain pen so I ordered a TWSBI 540…