I am of the belief that fountain pens and bullet journaling were made to be done together and I consider bullet journaling a way to incorporate creative aspects to your work life, and to the humdrum activity of everyday life. How creative you get with your Bujo is really up to you. But with every … Continue reading Review: Chic Sparrow And The Odyssey Classic Hera
The Moonman M2 is a very affordable eyedropper pen from China. It's made from a thick clear durable plastic that feels substantial but not at all heavy. As you can see it comes nicely packed in a pen case, with an eyedropper included. I haven't been using eyedropper fountain pens for very long, and my … Continue reading Review: Moonman M2
For those who have tried Journaling and like me have been total and completely unsuccessful at it, the creation of bullet journaling and the 5 year memory book, have been my memory savers. It turns out that all I needed to make a successful effort at keeping memories written down was, to write LESS. When … Continue reading Write “Some Lines A Day” – The 5 Year Memory Book
I've been following the Carolina Pen Company on instagram for a couple of months, just envying all the beautiful custom pens that Jonathon Brooks makes and sells. So I was very happy to find out he would be showing at the Atlanta Pen Show. I was wishing and hoping and praying that not all the … Continue reading Review: Carolina Pen Company and the Custom pen
As someone who loves fountain pens, loves writing with them on a daily basis and generally doesn't use any other type of pen. The notebook I use, is as important as the pen. I am constantly writing things down, making lists, scribbling reminders and bullet journaling. So I need a notebook that can keep up … Continue reading Review: Stalogy Editor’s Series 365 Notebook
If you couldn't already tell I'm a pretty big fan of broad nibs. I like seeing those clean thick lines. And a double broad nib is on my wishlist. So when I had the liberty to see what the zoom nib could do in person, I didn't pass that up. I'd heard of the zoom … Continue reading Review: Sailor Zoom Nib
Just in case you won't be at the Atlanta pen show from April 13-15th, here are some pictures to tide you over until the next one. The Franklin-Christoph booth was my first stop. They had a section for the prototype pens below. My purchase was this pocket 66 prototype. It's blue and purple and shiny! … Continue reading 2018 Atlanta Pen Show Pics
The nib that does it all and has it all. Broad, medium, fine and extra fine, all rolled into one. My luck, if I have any, isn't really good luck. It's not bad, but it's not good either. So when I contacted Ralph from Regalia Writing Labs, about the Trilogy nib I wasn't really thinking … Continue reading Review: Trilogy Nib By Regalia Writing Labs
Let me start by saying that when it comes to nibs, my preference normally runs towards medium to broad, because I need a little meat to my writing. I like to see the ink, and I think that medium or broad nibs really showcase the shading and versatility of ink in a way that I … Continue reading Ode to the Franklin-Christoph Needlepoint Nib
I've been seeing pilot inks around a lot lately. But as a diehard Noodler's ink fan, I've hesitated to look beyond that particular brand, because there are so many of the Noodler's inks I still want to try and haven't yet. Pilot ink's are also what I would consider on the expensive side, at around … Continue reading Review: Kosumosu Iroshizuku ink by Pilot
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