I’m always game to try a lower-end introductory fountain pen, particularly if I’m familiar with the higher end models the brand produces. All that is to say that when I saw the Pelikan Style Fountain Pen ($34) over at Jet Pens I was in. I’m a child of the 80’s and I get a kick…
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Pen Review: Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Dot Marker – Mild Smoky 6-Color Set
When I ordered the Stabilo Boss Nature Colors Set, I also grabbed the Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot Mild Smoky (6-color set for $14.25). This set includes six, pastel/muted colors which is right up my alley right now. These are the first Zig Clean Color Dot markers that I’ve gotten that are SINGLE tip. I…
Pen Review: Stabilo Boss Original Highlighters (NatureCOLORS 6-Color Set)
I’ve been in a muted, subtle, nature-inspired color vibe lately. When I stumbled across the Stabilo Boss Original Textmarker in the NatureColors 6-pen set ($14.70), it seemed like a great chance to expand my palette of potential nature vibe colors. I can’t remember if I’ve ever owned a Stabilo Boss Textmarker in the past. I…
Pen Review: UniBall ONE Metallics (and White) Set
I was interested in trying yet another white gel pen and the Uni-ball One Gel Pen 3-Pen Set (White & Metallic, 0.5 mm, $7.50) was a great opportunity to try both the white gel pen in the Uni-Ball One series as well as the metallic gold and silver options. Often metallic and white gel pens…
Another Batch of Marvy LePen Flex Brush Markers
I have always loved Marvy LePens. They were one of my gateway pens when I was a kid. So I was tickled when the Marvy LePen Flex markers ($2.10 each) became available. Over the years, I’ve acquired one or two and finally wrote a review about the ones I purchased. But I knew I needed…
Pen Review: Writech Dual Color Multi Pens (Vintage Color Set)
Can I tell you how skeptical I was about the new Writetech 2-in-1 Retractable (Dual Color Multi Pen – 0.5 mm) Vintage Color Gel Pen Set ($8.25)? I think my first experience with Writetech pens was a set I found in a local big box store so I was surprised to see this set on…
Pen Review: Sun-Star Dot é Pen Square Markers
I decided I waatned to try some of the more unusual Japanese markers and pens. My first purchase was the Sun-Star Dot é Pen Square Markers ($2.45 each, also available in sets). These pens are a cube-shaped tip on one end and a fineliner one the other. I purchased colors I specifically thought I’d like…