The last time I was perusing JetPens, I came across something fun: the Pilot Kese Lame Erasable Glitter Gel Pen. There’s so much in there I have to fully unpack that sentence. Pilot – maker of fancy pens. Gel ink – one of my favorite inks (outside of fountain pen ink). GLITTER – ’nuff said.…
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Pen Review: Pilot Juice Up 0.4 Classic Glossy Set (6-color set)
Pilot Juice Up 6 Color Gel Pen Set (0.4 mm) in Classic Glossy ($18) is a sophisticated looking set of gel pens that feature dark colors that are described as: Classic Glossy Black, Classic Glossy Blue, Classic Glossy Brown, Classic Glossy Green, Classic Glossy Red, and Classic Glossy Violet. The pen barrels feature silicone grips…

Pen Review: Sharpie S-Gel and Roller Pens
When I saw that Sharpie had expanded their pen line-up to include gel and rollerball pens, I couldn’t resist giving this Big Box brand a quick look. I have always been a fan of the Sharpie Pen (the felt tip/fiber tip version) and, of course, the ubiquitous alcohol-based Sharpie Markers for labelling boxes and other…
GIVEAWAY Winners: TRU RED Notebooks and Pens
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for the TRU RED Notebooks and Pens generously provided for review (and prizes) from Staples.com. The two winners are Mac and Nenona: I hope you enjoy your prizes!
Notebook Review & Giveaway: TRU RED Notebooks and Pens
A few weeks ago we were contacted by Staples e-commerce team to see if we were interested in reviewing the TRU RED line of notebooks and pens. TRU RED is a brand developed and carried by Staples.com, but you can also find TRU RED products at Target and Walmart. The TRU RED Expert Notetaking Collection…
Notebook Review: Kokuyo Me Field Notebook
I was browsing Vanness last week, like you do, and I found some cute notebooks that I wanted to try. I ordered the Kokuyo Me Field Notebook ($6.50) in Purple (also known as Chic Plum) and a matching gel pen ($4.50). The Field Notebook is designed to be a slim, compact notebook to go with…

Pen Review: Sakura Ballsign Knock Gel Pen (0.6 mm 5-Color Metallic Set)
Of all the gel pens currently available, the Sakura Ballsign Knock gel pens are not frequently mentioned. However, there is no good reason that these pens are not mentioned more frequently. Pentel, Uni, and Pilot are all regularly discussed but Sakura is only mentioned in regards to their Gelly Roll collection. So, let me remind…