P.W. Akkerman Shocking Blue – Ink Review

P.W. Akkerman Shocking Blue Fountain Pen Ink Handwritten Review Pen: Lamy Safari, Fine Nib Ink: P.W. Akkerman Shocking Blue Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP Dot Grid – B5 size Notes: Here’s another ink from P.W. Akkerman that I happen to like quite a bit. Shocking Blue isn’t really all that shocking (when compared to Noodler’s Baystate Blue), but […]

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De Atramentis Plum – Ink Review

De Atramentis Plum Fountain Pen Ink Handwritten Review Pen: Sailor Magellan Demonstrator – Medium nib Ink: De Atramentis Plum Scented Ink Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP Dot Grid in B5 Notes: Wow…Finally a De Atramentis ink that I actually really like! I wish the rest of their line performed as well as this one does. No feathering or bleeding, […]

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Kaweco Pearl Black – Ink Review

Kaweco Pearl Black Ink Handwritten Review Pen: Kaweco AL-Sport – Grey – Medium Nib Ink: Kaweco Pearl Black Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: First thing’s first, HUGE thanks to Kaweco for sending me a giant box of fountain pens, ink, and goodies. This ink was the first one I loaded […]

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Noodler’s Baystate Blue – Ink Review

Noodler’s Ink – Baystate Blue Handwritten Review Pen: Noodler’s Ahab Flex in Medieval Lapis Ink: Noodler’s Baystate Blue Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: Well…the infamous Noodler’s Baystate Blue…here it is. Noodler’s Baystate Blue has obtained a spot as one of the worst-behaving, pen-destroying inks out there. It eats vintage ink […]

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Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black – Ink Review

Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Handwritten Review Pen: Lamy AL-Star Matte Black Limited Edition – Fine Nib Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black (wow that’s a mouthful) Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16  Notes: Well, it’s taken me forever, but here’s my review of Sailor’s Kiwa Guro Nano Black (wow again, mouthful). After much trial and even more error, I […]

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