I just joined the Ink Drop, the Goulet Pens monthly subscription service that sends five ink samples directly to subscribers every month. I was lucky enough to subscribe in time to receive the February Valentine’s Day assortment which included Noodler’s Purple Heart and Black Swan in Australian Roses, Diamine Pink Hope, Waterman Red and Private…
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Modern Budget Fountain Pens
Over the past couple of years, I’ve collected a small collection of modern, budget fountain pens. When I say budget, I mean under $50 and in most cases even under $25. Right now, this collection includes a Lamy Al-Star (a step up from the Lamy Safari with an aluminum rather than plastic body) ($45), Pilot…
Pen Lust Podcasts
I don’t know why it hadn’t occurred to me sooner but just like every other hobby or interest, pen lovers have podcasts. Thanks to Brad Dowdy starting his Pen Addict Podcast, I’ve discovered a couple other options to keep you entertained and informed. The Pen Addict (only two episodes so far but lots are planned…
Refill Finder
Refill Finder Find the refill you need for just about any kind of rollerball, ballpoint, gel pen, liquid ink for fountain pens or lead for pencils at this shop. Fisher Space Pen? Check. 5.6mm colored leads? Check.
The Swab Shop
Do you know about the Swab Shop at Goulet Pens? This is a section on their site where you can view swabs of ink colors by color grouping across brands, all the swabs for a particular brand or even try out an interactive swatch tool and then immediately add a sample or bottle to your…
Writer’s Bloc poses the the criteria and question “What paper is fountain pen friendly?” Based on their criteria, I’m not sure I’ve found the perfect paper yet. Here’s their criteria (and I’m thrilled to note a special caveat for us lefties!): The fountain pen ink does not bleed through the paper excessively. The ink is…
Results from the favorite brands of Ink poll organized by Inkophile.
Results from the favorite brands of Ink poll organized by Inkophile. Noodler’s Diamine J. Herbin Iroshizuku Private Reserve Waterman Sailor Pilot/Namiki Aurora Sheaffer (via Inkophile)