I was recently able to try a Visconti Van Gogh. I realize that this is not a new to the market pen, but I had held off in purchasing a Visconti because of the brand's reputation for not having consistently…
Pen Review: Visconti Van Gogh Sunflowers
Pen Friends Can Be The Best Friends, A Quick Look At A ‘New To Me’ Sailor 1911S
About two weeks ago, I mentioned to a pen amiga that I had this burning desire to get a yellow fountain pen. I really don't *need* any fountain pens at this point. I have a nice collection that keeps me…
My simple pen and paper set up for work
Lately, I have been test driving the Kokuyo Campus notebook as one of my work notebooks. Like a lot of folks, I'm mostly working from home due to the pandemic. I'm thankful that I don't have to be in an…
Why My Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pens Have Architect Grinds
When I started to get into fountain pens, I had my eye on the Platinum Century 3776, but I held off purchasing one because the cigar shape wasn't the most appealing to me. These particular pens have since grown on…
Impressions of the Pelikan M600 Tortoiseshell Red
A few months back I saw a deal on the Pelikan M600 on eBay that was below the price of most U.S. retailers. I have never owned a Pelikan, but I have always had my eye on the special editions.…
Some Thoughts on Edison’s Extended Mina
This Edison Extended Mina isn't my own, but I was able to play with it for a few days a few months back. I wanted to share some impressions about this pen. I didn't engage in a lengthy writing session…
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Fountain Pen and Stationery Nerds in Your Life
There have been a few times in recent years when I have tried to share my fountain pen enthusiasm with some friends and colleagues with holiday gifts. A few years ago, I bought five or six Lamy Al-Star gift sets…
Cursive Italic Comparisons From Four Nib Grinders
One of the things that makes fountain pens extra special is the ability to customize the grind on the nib, so that your pen writes in its own unique way that suits you. My first experience with a grind was…
Tips for Fountain Pen Newbies: What I Would Have Done Differently When I Started Buying Fountain Pens
I started to get into fountain pens about five years or six ago, but I certainly wasn't a stranger to them. When I was a teen, my dad gave me one of his fountain pens, which I believe was a…
Lined Note: Checkbook style notepad, fountain pen friendly
A few months ago, I placed an order at Yoseka Stationery, which was originally founded in Taiwan almost 40 years ago, but is now in Brooklyn, New York. Yoseka's blog says its moving its physical store, which I'm not too…
