Tactile Turn “Mover” and “Shaker” Review and Kickstarter Launch

Tactile Turn “Mover” and “Shaker” – Handwritten Review – Review Paper:  Doane Flap Jotter Specs: Description: A precision machined pen with a unique lay pattern grip from the people that brought you the EiMIM X, Y, and Z. Point: Variable – The Mover takes G2 style refills, the Shaker takes Parker Style refills. Material: 7075 Aluminum, hard anodized […]

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Pocket Notebooks: What does Fountain Pen Friendly really mean?

I was thinking about it the other day, what makes a pocket notebook fountain pen friendly? No show through, no feathering, and no bleed through would be ideal, but that usually means longer than preferable dry time. I decided to break out a bunch of the pocket notebooks I have, and do some testing. There […]

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My January 2014 Fountain Pen/Ink Loadout

Left to Right: TWSBI Mini Classic – Fine Nib – Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Sailor Sapporo Black/Rhodium – Medium Sailor Magellan Nib – Noodler’s Black Swan in Australian Roses Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black – Fine Nib – Diamine Aqua Blue Kaweco Dia2 Black/Rhodium – Fine Nib – Kaweco Aubergine Pilot Vanishing Point in Gun Metal//Matte Black […]

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Weekly Loadout Submission – Patrick G.

If you would like to submit your Weekly Loadout of pens, ink, and paper, please share by clicking here! Patrick G.’s Loadout Patrick’s Description (Left to Right): Lamy 2000 EF with Kon-Peki: I have been dreaming about Lamy 2000 for more than 6 months, and finally I got it in last November. Definitely loving it. […]

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Weekly Loadout Submission – Ian H. of PenPaperPencil.net

If you would like to submit your Weekly Loadout of pens, ink, and paper, please share by clicking here! Ian H. of PenPaperPencil.net @ian_hedley on Twitter Ian’s Description (Left to Right): Faber-Castel e-motion in Black Pearwood – Medium Nib – Iroshizuku Tsuki-Yo TWSBI Diamond 580 – Fine Nib – Pelikan Edelstein Amber Sailor Reglus – […]

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