Merry Christmas. What pen-related stuff did you give/get?

Hey everyone, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays. My family and friends know me well enough to know that a fountain pen related gift will never be a let down. I was lucky enough to get: An ink mixing kit Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki J. Herbin Terre de […]

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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

I know, there are tons upon tons of reviews out there of the Lamy Safari. However, I don’t think I’m wasting my time by adding one more. The Safari is not only a great beginner fountain pen, but a great addition to any collection. At any given time I usually have three inked up. The […]

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Diamine Oxblood – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Noodler’s Ahab Flex in Medieval Lapis Ink: Diamine Oxblood Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: This was definitely my most used pen/ink combination of the week. You can check out the other stuff I’ve been using over in the Weekly Loadout section. I recently got fed up with the Ahab not working, and started tweaking. I shortened […]

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Weekly Loadout – 12/10/12 – Some New Features

Left to Right: Pilot Vanishing Point, Matte Black – Fine Nib- Pelikan Edelstein Aventurine TWSBI Diamond 540, Demonstrator – Franklin Christoph Medium Nib – De Atramentis Fir (Dec. Ink Drop) Pelikan Souveran M605, Black & Rhodium – Fine nib – Vintage Sheaffer Peacock Blue Pilot Metropolitan, Black with Dots – Medium Nib – J. Herbin […]

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