Sailor Clear Candy Fountain Pen Review

The Sailor Clear Candy Fountain Pen in Gold – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Black (Cartridge) Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 (available at JetPens.com) Specs: Description: Sailor’s entry offer to fountain pens that comes in a variety of colors Nib: M-F Japanese Steel Nib Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter – includes one cartridge Weight: ~11 grams Measurements: 5.25″ closed, 6″ […]

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Kaweco AL-Sport Fountain Pen Review

The Kaweco AL-Sport Fountain Pen in Grey – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Kaweco Pearl Black Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 (available at JetPens.com) Specs: Description: The all-aluminum version of everyone’s favorite pocket pen. Nib: Interchangeable Steel nib Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter (now available from Kaweco) Weight: ~23 grams (8 more than the classic version) Measurements: 4.1″ closed, 5.3″ posted […]

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“Weekly” Loadout – September 2013

Left to Right: Sailor Sapporo in Black/Rhodium – Extra Fine Nib – Noodler’s Blue Black Kaweco Liliput in Black Aluminum – Kaweco Paradise Blue Cartridge Sailor Pro Gear Imperial Black – Fine Nib – Diamine Eau de Nil Lamy Al-Star in Matte Black – Extra Fine Nib – Sailor Kiwa Guro Black Kaweco AL Sport […]

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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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