I have wanted a green fountain pen or a pen with green accents since I don't have much green in my current stash of pens. I saw the Sailor Pro Gear Slim in Christmas Pudding on one of the fountain…
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…
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…
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…
Platinum Pigment Red Rose Ink Is a Good Match for the New Lamy Safari in Strawberry
The 2022 Lamy Safari special editions are out. I'm probably going to pass on the cream one because I already have a white Safari. But I couldn't pass up the strawberry. Blame it on liking Strawberry Shortcake as a little…
Another Shade of Green: Welcoming a New Pelikan
Tea with a new Pelikan. Are these pictures too weird? Have I mentioned I'm half Irish, or rather, half Irish American? Yes, an Irish-Chicana. My mom was (mostly) Irish, her father a loyal member of the Friendly Sons of St.…
Pen Review: Visconti Van Gogh Sunflowers
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…