Review by Jessica Coles It’s no secret that I (Jesi) love Esterbrooks. I believe for the price and quality, there is no single pen better as an introduction into vintage pens. Of the Esterbrook models, the one that is most prolific on the market today is the J series due to its popularity at the…
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Brush Pen Review: Tombow Fudenosuke Double-Sided Gray/Black
Review by Tina Koyama One of the simplest sketch tool combinations I use is a black brush pen to make a line drawing shaded with a gray marker. When I’m feeling minimalist, I grab one of each, and I’m good to go. I was excited when the Akashiya Keicho double-sided brush pen first came out:…
Fountain Pen Review: Pilot Vanishing Point, Raden Stripe
Review by Laura Cameron Aesthetically, I’ve never like the look of the Pilot Vanishing Points and Pilot Decimos. Until recently, I never understood the need to have a retractable fountain pen, and I thought the clip just looked odd in the middle of the pen. Then I attended a conference and had to take notes…
Notebook Review: Write Notepad & Co. Sakura
Review by Laura Cameron I love anything cherry blossom themed, and I had never tried Write Notepad & Co.’s notebooks so it was a given that I was going to order the Sakura Spring 2018 Limited Edition notebooks (3 pack pocket-size for $12.99). The Sakura limited edition pocket notebook measures 3.75″ x 5″ (9.5 cm…
Fountain Pen Review: Opus 88 Picnic in Green (Fine Nib)
The Opus88 Picnic ($99) is a sight to behold. The translucent acrylic ends practically glow. I never thought I’d become someone who went for demonstrator pens but times change. I chose the green model which is a lovely shade of lime. I don’t know if I mixed up the packaging of the Koloro with the…
Notebook Review: Rhodia Goalbook
Review by Laura Cameron Earlier this year Ana asked me if I would be interested in reviewing a Rhodia Goalbook (Rhodia, $25.95). I was still in my quest to try all things violet in 2018 so I requested one in the Purple colorway. The Rhodia Goalbook is a soft-side leather planner organized a bit like…
Fountain Pen Review: Pineider La Grande Bellezza Gemstone Hematite Grey Fountain Pen XF Quill Nib
The Pineider La Grande Bellezza Gemstone Hematite Grey Fountain with extra fine nib ($398) is certainly a mouthful to say and probably not a pen brand most people are familiar with. It’s an Italian brand of fountain pen with a lot of history behind the brand (264 years according to the documentation included in the package)…