J. Herbin – Vert Empire – Handwritten Ink Review

J. Herbin : Vert Empire Fountain Pen Ink Pen: Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black, Fine Nib / Lamy Al-Star 1.1mm Stub Ink: J. Herbin Vert Empire Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16 – Top Spiral Bound Notes: Part of being a responsible blogger is being honest. Exaclair was nice enough to supply me with this bottle of J. Herbin, […]

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Iroshizuku Ink Mix – 3:1 Ratio of Fuyu-Syogun and Kon-Peki

I was lucky enough to get an ink mixing kit for Christmas, BUT I was not lucky enough to have two or more inks from the same brand that would mix to make a pleasing color. Something tells me that Diamine Oxblood and Diamine Evergreen wouldn’t make the best of browns…

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Weekly Loadout Submission – Aleks G.

Hey! Here’s another Weekly Loadout submission, this time from Aleks G. If you would like to submit your Weekly Loadout of pens, ink, and paper, please share by clicking here! Submission by Aleks G. (aleks111 on Instagram) Aleks’ Description (Left to Right): Kaweco AL sport (F) + Sailor Blue-Black Sailor ProGear Imp. Black (M) + […]

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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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Clairefontaine Classic Notebook – Handwritten Review

Clairefontaine Classic Notebook Handwritten Review

Clairefontaine Classic Side Wirebound Manufacturer: Clairefontaine Weight: 90g Size: A4 (8.25” x 11.75”) Number of Sheets: 50 (100 Pages) Retail Price: Around $5.00 (USD) Appearance and Construction The Clairefontaine Classic Side Wirebound notebook pretty much looks like your basic stationery store notebook. They come in a variety of colors, all having a silver double wire […]

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