Kokuyo Neo Critz Transformer Pencil Case – Review

Kokuyo Neo Critz Transformer Pencil Case -Review- Specs:  Versatile pouch / standup pencil case Nylon construction Two internal pockets for smaller items High quality construction and zipper Available in several colorways $14.50 from JetPens   Notes: Since the Nock Co. Kickstarter reward arrived, I have had pen cases coming out of my ears. However, I’ve […]

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Rhodia Ice 80th Anniversary Notepad – Review

Rhodia Ice Notepad Review   Specs:  4″x6″ Silver / Grey Grid Lines Bright white paper Top Staple bound White covers with metallic print Notes: I’ve been a user of Rhodia paper for quite some time now. Why? Because it’s probably the best paper for use with fountain pens. The 80g paper is perfectly slick and […]

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Parker IM Fountain Pen Review

Parker IM Fountain Pen Black with Gold Trim – Handwritten Review – Review Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP B5 Dot Grid Specs: Description: A beginner fountain pen with classic styling and a great feel in hand Nib: Steel Medium Body: Lacquered Brass Measurements: 5.4″ capped, 6″ posted, 0.5″ in diameter Review ink: Noodler’s Cayenne Color Options: Lacquered brass body (Check them all out at […]

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Kaweco Aubergine Purple – Ink Review

Kaweco Aubergine Purple Ink Handwritten Review Pen: Kaweco Dia2 – Fine nib Ink: Kaweco Aubergine Purple Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: Kaweco’s Aubergine comes in both cartridge and bottle form. It’s a pleasant shade of medium purple that I like quite a bit. It doesn’t fall into that wonderful “dusty purple” […]

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My May / June 2014 Fountain Pen/Ink Loadout

Left to Right: Rotring 800 Pencil – Pentel AIN HB lead, 0.5mm Karas Kustoms Render K – Pilot Hi-Tec-C Refill – 0.4mm Omas Vintage Arco Celluloid – Medium nib, Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo Sheaffer Taranis – Medium nib, Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Parker IM –  Medium nib, Noodler’s Cayenne Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 149 – Medium nib, Montblanc Mystery Black Pilot Custom 823 – 0.7mm […]

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