J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor – Ink Review + Video

J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor Fountain Pen Ink Review Pen: Lamy 2000 Stainless Steel – Broad, Folded Nib Dip Pen Ink: J. Herbin 1670 Emerald of Chivor Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP – Dot Grid – B5 Notes: So, I’ve found my new favorite ink…this one. J. Herbin’s Emerald of Chivor is an awesome shade of teal with […]

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5 Best Fountain Pen Inks For Everyday Use

5 Best Fountain Pen Inks For Everyday Use There are hundreds of inks out there from dozens of different brands. There is sure to be a color already made to suit everyone’s individual tastes. Different brands have different characteristics and properties, including dry time, flow, smoothness, saturation and the ability to shade. While an ink […]

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Fountain Pen Loadout – June 2015

Left to Right: Lamy Safari Griso Grey – Diamine Grey – F Nib Montblanc 149 – Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo – M Nib Pilot Custom 823 – Diamine Asa Blue- Architect Point Nakaya Neo Standard – Diamine Asa Blue – S-M Nib Lamy 2000 Stainless – TOP SECRET – B Nib Lamy 2000 Makrolon– Sailor Kiwa Guro Black – M Nib Notes: It’s […]

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New Sponsor: Pen Chalet

I’d like to thank Pen Chalet for sponsoring this site this month. You can see their banner in the side bar to the right that will take you to all of the current specials that Pen Chalet is running. At the time of writing, they have a killer deal going on for the Kaweco ART Sport […]

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Field Notes “Workshop Companion” – Summer 2015 Colors Edition – Review

Field Notes Summer 2015 Colors Edition “Workshop Companion” Specs From Field Notes: “This 27th limited COLORS edition is a set of six books, boxed in a sturdy 60-pt custom slipcase with a sheet of crack-and-peel decals. Each of the books focuses on one DIY discipline — Wood Working, Automotive, Gardening, Painting, Plumbing, and Electrical — each containing tips, […]

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