Modern Fuel Design Mechanical Pencil – Review and Kickstarter Launch

Modern Fuel Design Mechanical Pencil Review and Kickstarter Launch Andrew over at Modern Fuel Design got in touch a few months back about an exciting new pencil project. I’m not huge on mechanical pencils, but this one sounded interesting and I happily agreed to check out the project. The pencil is machined out of brass […]

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Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review

Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen Review – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Review Paper: Exaclair ME Journal Specs: Description: A nicely balanced demonstrator at a reasonable price with a great 14k gold nib. Nib: Fine, 14k gold, rhodium plated Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter – CON70 Weight: ~23 grams Measurements: 5.50″ closed, 6.25″ posted Color Options: Blue, Clear, Orange, Purple, Smoke – […]

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2014 – The Year In Review(s)

Top 10 Fountain Pen Reviews of 2014 I had a lot of fun doing the year-end roundup last year, so I figured I would do it again. Some pens have maintained their presence in the top 10 list and with good reason. Each of these posts got the most page views out of all of the […]

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Macro Nib Shots – Photo Post

Sometimes I just don’t feel like doing a full on review, and horsing around with my new camera’s macro mode and a softbox app for my iPad is more fun. Click on the photos to blow them up to get the full effect. So here’s the result of that! Also, it’s been a while since […]

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Pilot Juice 0.7mm Gel Pen Review

Pilot Juice 0.7mm Gel Pen Dark Red – Handwritten Review –   Review Paper: Doane Flap Jotter Notes:   I’ve heard so many good things about the Juice and thanks to JetPens, I am finally getting to try one out. The pen is very similar to the Pilot G2, but with a beefed up, spring-loaded clip. […]

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