Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron – Handwritten Ink Review

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, […]

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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

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 […]

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Weekly Loadout – 12/10/12 – Some New Features

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 […]

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