Wancher Ebonite Urushi “Dream Pen” Kickstarter Fountain Pen Review

January 25, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

Wancher Ebonite Urushi “Dream Pen” Kickstarter Fountain Pen Review Review Ink: Pilot Asa Gao Review Paper: Rhodia #16 on Galen Leather Noteboard Specs: Description: A true Japanese ebonite fountain pen with urushi lacquer finishing and a bunch of nib options. Nib: Stainless Steel (medium), 14k and 18k gold are available as options Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter Weight: 22g […]

Tactile Turn Updated Movers and Shakers – Kickstarter Announcement and Comparison

November 6, 2017.Reading time 12 minutes.

Tactile Turn Updated Movers and Shakers Kickstarter Announcement and Comparison Intro: Will over at Tactile Turn releases one or two pens per year. First the EiMIM X, Y, and Z, then the Mover and Shaker, the Gist Fountain Pen, The Slider and Glider Bolt Action Pens, and now an updated version of his Movers and […]

Modern Fuel Design Mechanical Pencil 2.0 – Review and Kickstarter Launch

September 26, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Modern Fuel Design Mechanical Pencil 2.0 Review and Kickstarter Launch Just about three years ago, I reviewed the original Modern Fuel Design Pencil in brass. Today, he launched an updated version of an already solid pencil. Modern Fuel is run by a gentleman named Andrew, who has a passion (and some serious talent) for good […]

Piuma Minimal Pen by Ensso Design Kickstarter Announcement

December 19, 2016.Reading time 1 minute.

Piuma Minimal Pen by Ensso Design Kickstarter Announcement The Piuma Fountain Pen is a new minimalist design by ENSSO. This sleek fountain pen is designed with only the necessary components. The end result is a pen that has only what it needs, and nothing else. The Piuma features an interchangeable Bock nib section and is compatible […]

Steel and Flint Soft Close Magnetic Pen Review

November 24, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

It seems like there’s another Kickstarter pen project out every time I load the site. That’s not a bad thing though. I welcome the innovation and new ideas that the popular platform brings to the stationery world, and the Steel and Flint Pen is no exception. This UK-based firm has designed a minimalist pocket pen with a soft close cap that’s held in place via strong magnets. Let’s take a closer look at the prototype sample S&F supplied.