Pen: Lamy Al-Star, Broad Nib Ink: Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No.16 Notes: Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron was one of the first inks I tried out when I got my first Safari. The ink introduced me to what a fountain pen ink could really be. The ink exhibits great shading properties, it’s practically bulletproof, […]
So, it’s that time again. For those of you (most of you) who haven’t seen a Black Friday feature yet, this is the second installment. On the last Friday of every month I’m going to be featuring a black pen, a black ink, and a black notebook. Why? BECAUSE I LOVE BLACK. Pen: Lamy 2000 […]
I know, there are tons upon tons of reviews out there of the Lamy Safari. However, I don’t think I’m wasting my time by adding one more. The Safari is not only a great beginner fountain pen, but a great addition to any collection. At any given time I usually have three inked up. The […]
Paper: Hamelin Black n’ Red, A4 Pen: Pelikan Souveran M605, Binderized Fine nib Ink: Vintage Sheaffer Peacock Blue So, here’s the thing about Black n’ Red notebooks. I love them and I hate them. It’s like a grab bag, you could reach in and pull out a totally sweet prize, or you can pull out a total piece […]
Left to Right: Pilot Vanishing Point, Matte Black – Fine Nib- Pelikan Edelstein Aventurine TWSBI Diamond 540, Demonstrator – Franklin Christoph Medium Nib – De Atramentis Fir (Dec. Ink Drop) Pelikan Souveran M605, Black & Rhodium – Fine nib – Vintage Sheaffer Peacock Blue Pilot Metropolitan, Black with Dots – Medium Nib – J. Herbin […]