I have been a fan of the Nock Sinclair for almost five years now. I purchased the Coffee/Amethyst Sinclair case in December 2017 when I was getting into fountain pens again, and I have been using it ever since. I…
Do you ever regret getting a custom nib grind?
I have architect grinds on two on my Platinum Century 3776 pens, and I have come to realize that for my writing style, I only need one of these pens. I don't write in block letters enough to reach for…
Pen Review: Lamy Studio with a Gold Nib Upgrade
I recently had an opportunity to acquire a Lamy Studio fountain pen from one of the used pen sites. The Studio had always intrigued me because I like Lamy and thought that the design of this pen was subtle and…
A Quick Look at the Caliber Executive Notebook from CVS
I recently visited my local CVS to pick up a greeting card, and when I walked past the school/office supply aisle, I found this wire bound notebook. I looked to see where it was made because in many of the…
You Don’t Have To Buy Another Pen Ever, If You Use Refillable Pens
One of the appealing things about higher end pens to me, at least initially, was that I did not have to buy packs of pens from the office supply store, ever! I used to work in a client's office where…
Some Observations About De Atramentis Document Inks
I know waterproof inks can be a little controversial in the fountain pen community because some can be hard to clean out, and some of the smaller brands can make some waterproof inks that are not always consistent. However, I…
A Quick Look at Ex-Voto Design Bookmarks
I love bookmarks, but sometimes I keep the ones that I enjoy in books that I have read. I don't know why. Maybe it's to be surprised years later after opening a book that I read a long time ago.…
A Look at Nava Design’s Minerva Switch Notepads
I have mentioned how I like to carry a small notebook or notepad with me during the week when I'm away from my computer because a lot of my work involves making calls. If I'm not at my desk, I…
Bungubox Raden Sakura and Sweet Pink Love: Spring-Time Pen and Ink
Back in February I ordered Sweet Pink Love ink and a non-Pelikan fountain pen from the Bungubox site. The pen, an Onishi Seisakusho collaboration, called (I think) “Sakura Fubuki” or “Raden Sakura” captivated me with its pink and white colors…
Emotional Support Pens, Stationery, and the Return to Campus
Like many people, I have special pens, paper, and other stationery supplies on my desks at home and stashed in various places around the apartment. I keep more stuff at work on my office desk. But how do people decide…