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″ […]

Tactile Turn “Mover” and “Shaker” Review and Kickstarter Launch

January 13, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Tactile Turn “Mover” and “Shaker” – Handwritten Review – Review Paper: Doane Flap Jotter Specs: Description: A precision machined pen with a unique lay pattern grip from the people that brought you the EiMIM X, Y, and Z. Point: Variable – The Mover takes G2 style refills, the Shaker takes Parker Style refills. Material: 7075 Aluminum, hard anodized […]

Kaweco Allrounder Fountain Pen Review

January 8, 2014.Reading time 9 minutes.

The Kaweco Allrounder Fountain Pen in Anodized Blue – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Diamine Royal Blue Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 Specs: Description: A smaller, but still full sized all aluminum fountain pen offering from Kaweco Nib: Interchangeable Steel nib (EF-BB) Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter (now available from Kaweco) Measurements: 5.3″ closed, 4.75″ open, 6.3″ posted Ink […]