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When in the Bahamas for a little rest and recuperation, what does a pen blogger write about? Of course the pen he brings with him! And what better pen to travel with than a Kaweco Sport? It’s name makes me want to hit the gym, tennis court or swimming pool with pen in pocket and full belief that … Read more
This week we have two gorgeous summery inks for you! Vert Réséda and Bouquet D’Antan from J. Herbin are two beautiful inks that are sure to make your fountain pen sing!Vert Réséda should be green, but in my humble opinion it’s definitely a mint! This gorgeous ink has Mediterranean cool written all over it! The bold ink lays … Read more
Go on admit it! You’re a fountain pen lover with a dirty little secret. Me too.It doesn’t matter how many fountain pens you have, the fact is that most of us do not clean and maintain our pens the way we should! Don’t try to hide it… you can’t escape! You know it’s true!One of … Read more
We were very excited to have received our first shipment of pens and inks from Pilot a few days ago. Along with two styles of higher-end capless (vanishing point) pens, we received a small selection of Iroshizuku inks and Prera fountain pens. The Prera comes in different colours and also in transparent acrylic with colour accents. It’s simple: … Read more
I was very happy to bring Diamine fountain pen inks to the store during April and I’ve been inking up several pens. One ink that really caught my eye was Diamine’s 150th anniversary Regency Blue. I’m generally a fan of brown inks and not-quite-so ordinary inks. I find it takes a very special blue to … Read more
The one thing that ball point pens, roller balls and even pencils have in common is that they come conveniently pre-loaded with ink (or lead). Fountain pens usually do not. You open the box and take the gleaming barrel out. Then wonder how to fill and use your beautiful new pen. You might receive a starter cartridge, pre-filled with … Read more