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…
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…
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…
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…