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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Black Friday, 5th Edition

Last month’s Black Friday feature wasn’t my favorite, and I’m much happier with this one. The Google Nexus 4 is a great phone, but it is definitely slacking in the camera department. I shot this month’s feature with my regular camera, and I’m much happier. This month I decided to feature the Lamy Safari, Monteverde Black ink, and the Rhodia Unlimited pocket notebook.

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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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Weekly Loadout – 3/24/13 – New Stuff

Left to Right: Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black Edition – Fine Nib – Pilot Iroshizuku Take-Sumi Parker Vacumatic Major – Grey – Extra Fine Nib – J. Herbin Eclat de Saphir Pilot Vanishing Point, Gun Metal / Matte Black – Fine Nib – Pilot Blue Cartridge 1950’s NOS Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral – Grey – Medium Nib – […]

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Noodler’s Apache Sunset – Handwritten Ink Review

Noodler’s Ink – Apache Sunset Handwritten Review Pen: Noodler’s Ahab Flex, Fine Nib, Medieval Lapis Ink: Noodler’s Apache Sunset Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16 – Top Spiral Bound Notes: I’ve been wanting to try this ink for quite a while. I don’t know why I waited so long because it’s amazing. There are a few things about the ink that […]

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