The Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

So after spending a solid week with the pen, here’s my review. Pilot really sets the standard for what an entry level fountain pen can be capable of. I feel weird even calling it entry level, because the only thing entry level about it is the price. It looks, feels, and performs like pens three […]

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Sheaffer’s Peacock Blue (Vintage) – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Pelikan Souveran M605, Fine Nib Ink: Vintage Sheaffer’s Peacock Blue Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I inherited this ink along with my Uncle’s collection of fountain pens. I really love this ink. I may be slightly skewed because it has sentimental value to me, but whatever. It’s edjelley.com, not stufforotherpeopole.com. It’s going to be a sad […]

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Diamine Ochre – Handwritten Review

Pen: Lamy Al Star, Broad Nib Ink: Diamine Ochre Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: This ink was also part of Goulet Pens’ Autumn Leaves III Ink Drop. I’m really not the biggest fan of brown inks, but this one definitely has some redeeming qualities to it. It really fits in with the Autumn Leaves theme because it’s a […]

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Rohrer and Klingner Morinda Red – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: TWSBI 540, Medium Nib Ink: Rohrer and Klingner Morinda Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: This ink was part of Goulet Pens’ Autumn Leaves III Ink Drop.It’s not my favorite of the bunch, but if you like the shade, it’s probably worth checking out.It’s a well behaved ink and looks nice in the TWSBI 540. It has […]

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Weekly Loadout – 10/16/12

Writing Diagonal

This week, I have a few more Goulet Pens’ November Ink Drop colors in my daily carry pens. This is my first time trying out Diamine Ochre and Rohrer & Klingner Morinda. I’m typically not a fan of brown inks, but this one has some nice shading properties to it. The R&K Morinda is a […]

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