Sailor Sapporo Fountain Pen Review

The Sailor Sapporo Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne Specs: Description: One of the smaller offerings from Sailor, but posted this pen is quite comfortable. Classic looks and styling paired with an awesome nib make this pen one of my new daily carries. Nib: 14k rhodium-plated gold […]

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Vintage Feature: The 1950s Sheaffer Snorkel Fountain Pen

Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral and Saratoga Fountain Pens – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sheaffer Peacock Blue and Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 Specs: Description:  A highly collectable (and reliable) vintage pen with the most advanced filling system to date. Nibs: 14k gold, open-style – Admiral is an all gold medium nib, Saratoga is a two-toned medium […]

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Pilot Petit1 Fountain Pen Review

Pilot Petit1 in Black Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Pilot Black Cartridge (included) Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5  Specs: Description:  A pocket fountain pen that can be converted to an eyedropper…for $4.00 Nib: Pilot Steel, Fine Material: Plastic of varying colors Filling Mechanism: Pilot short cartridges or eyedropper conversion Measurements: 4.2″ closed, 5.2″ posted, .5″ diameter Ink Capactiy: Pilot […]

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TWSBI Vac 700 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

TWSBI Vac 700 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Diamine Grey Review Paper: Rhodia Four Color Book Specs: Description:  A super affordable vacuum / plunger filler from Taiwanese brand, TWSBI. Nib: JoWo Steel, Medium Material: Plastic with metal accents Filling Mechanism: Vacuum filler Weight: 32 grams Measurements: 5.8″ closed, 6.9″ posted, 5.3″ unposted Ink Capactiy: ~2ml If you would like to […]

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Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

The Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun / Parker Quink Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne Specs: Description: A classic in German Bauhaus Design, the Lamy 2000 has been virtually unchanged since the 1960s Nib: 14k platinum-coated gold Material: Makrolon and brushed stainless steel Filling Mechanism: Piston with nearly invisible tail knob Weight: 25 grams […]

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