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…
Economy Pens does a decent test drive of the Sharpie Pen and reports the results. I sort of like that over time the logo is removed since I prefer less overt branding but are they refillable? Seems a waste if they aren’t. (via Economy Pens)
Review: Uni Style Fit
Upon the recommendation of one of the fine readers here at Well-Appointed Desk, I purchased the Uni Style Fit, a direct competitor to the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto multi-pens. The model I purchased is a black body with white polka dots (though there were other more sedate options available) which holds five different writing tools. Oh,…
Incredibly thorough test of notebook papers and pens. The level of detail in this review puts my minor tests to shame. (via Pens and Paper)
Review: Zig Letter Pen Cocoiro
When I initially purchased the Zig Letter Pen, I only bought the holder. I didn’t realize the cartridge was sold separately. So, after a frustrating wait with an empty pen case, I received cartridges to fill it. Oddly enough, the end of the pen projects out of the pen case in kind of a jarring…
Leuchtturm 1917 Review
I found a display rack full of the Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks today at the new art supply shop in Kansas City, Artist & Craftsman Supply, and I’ve been itching to try them for sometime so I grabbed one. I chose the plain, pocket-sized book with a simple black cover ($8.10). From the outside, its almost…