Stipula Verde Muschiato – Ink Review

Stipula Verde Muschiato Fountain Pen Ink Review Pen: Conklin Crescent Filler Ink: Stipula Verde Muschiato Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP – Dot Grid – B5 Notes: This is the first Stipula ink I have tried. First impression is that there’s some really cool shading going on, especially in the Conklin’s 1.1mm stub nib. As for the color itself, I […]

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Rohrer & Klingner Salix Iron Gall – Ink Review

Rohrer & Klingner Salix Fountain Pen Ink Review Pen: Lamy 2000, Binderized Medium Nib Ink: Rohrer & Klingner Salix Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP – Dot Grid – B5 Notes: This is the blue iron gall ink offering from Rohrer & Klingner, and I think it’s pretty awesome. It’s a solid performer on all  types of paper I’ve tried it […]

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Pelikan M205 Highlighter Green – Ink Review

Pelikan M205 Highlighter Green Ink Handwritten Review Pen: Lamy Vista, 1.5mm Nib Ink: Pelikan M205 Highlighter Green Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: For the sake of your eyes, I’m writing this part of the review with a Sakura Pigma Micron. The Pelikan Highlighter ink was released with a special edition […]

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Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen Review

Lamy AL-Star Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Review Paper: Doane Writing Pad Specs: Description:  The aluminum cousin of the Lamy Safari Nib: Steel nib, Fine, interchangeable Material: Aluminum body with plastic triangular grip Filling Mechanism: Proprietary cartridge/converter system Weight: ~22 grams filled (Cap – 10g, Body – 12g) Measurements: 6.1″ closed, 6.7″ posted, 5.2″ unposted, […]

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Diamine Ancient Copper – Ink Review

Diamine Ancient Copper Ink Review Pen: Hero 9015 Fude Nib Ink: Diamine Ancient Copper Paper: Kyokuto F.O.B. COOP B5 Dot Grid Pros: Great Shading Awesome Color Writes Smooth Cons: None! Notes: First off, this is my second review with the Hero 9018 and it’s awesome for doing ink reviews. The variation in line width that’s obtainable with […]

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