TWSBI Mini Fountain Pen in Classic Review

February 6, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

TWSBI Mini Classic Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku fuyu-syogun Review Paper: Kyokuto Cambridge Specs: Description: An affordable, easy-posting piston-filler from TWSBI. Nib: Steel nib, Fine Material: Plastic with metal accents Filling Mechanism: Piston Filler Weight: ~20 grams filled Measurements: 4.60″ closed, 5.55″ posted, 4.25″ unposted Ink Capactiy: ~2ml Price: $50.00 US on Amazon (affiliate link) Handwritten Review Scans: Intro/About: Admittedly, […]

Pentel Graph Gear 500 0.3mm Pencil Review

February 4, 2014.Reading time 7 minutes.

Pentel Graph Gear 500 0.3mm Drafting Pencil – Handwritten Review – Review Paper: Doane Flap Jotter Specs: Description: An affordable, entry level drafting pencil with a solid grip and weight Tip: 4mm pipe, 0.3mm lead size Weight: ~11 grams Measurements: 5.5″ Color Options: Brown – 0.3mm, Black – 0.5mm, 0.7mm – Blue, 0.9mm – Grey (Check them all out at […]

Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler Fountain Pen Review

January 30, 2014.Reading time 11 minutes.

Conklin Mark Twain Crescent Filler Black / Rose Gold Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Stipula Verde Muschiato Review Paper: Seven Seas Tomoe River Journal Specs: Description: A modern recreation of the iconic crescent filling pen from the turn of the 20th century. Nib: 1.1mm steel stub Filling Mechanism: Patented crescent filler Weight: ~31g filled, 19g uncapped Measurements: 5.6″ […]

My January 2014 Fountain Pen/Ink Loadout

January 12, 2014.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

A.G. Spalding & Bros BRFT220 Fountain Pen Review

January 5, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

The A.G. Spalding & Bros BRFT220 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Included Cartridge Review Paper: Seven Seas Tomoe River Writing Pad Specs: Description: A unique looking wood and aluminum fountain pen from Japan Nib: M Steel Nib Filling Mechanism: International Cartridge / Converter – includes one cartridge Weight: ~11 grams Measurements: 5.4″ closed, 6″ posted, 4.8″ uncapped Color […]