Penstagram.

My Instagram is pretty much just fountain pen pictures, and pictures of my dog. I thought I would do a semi-monthly update here and host my pictures from Instagram. If you can absolutely not wait a whole month to see these pictures of pens and dogs, follow me for some real-time action. http://instagram.com/edjelley

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Noodler’s Cayenne – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Safari, Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s Cayenne Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I wasn’t the biggest fan of orange inks, but this one really stands out. The only other orange ink I have extensive experience with is Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-Yake. Both of these inks are great shaders, but the Noodler’s is a little bit darker, therefore being […]

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Weekly Loadout – 11/26/12

Left to Right: Noodler’s Ahab Flex, Medieval Lapis – Fine Nib – Diamine Oxblood Lamy Accent, Matte Black & Palladium – Extra Fine nib – Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Lamy Safari, Red – Fine Nib – J. Herbin 1670 Rouge Hematite TWSBI Diamond 540, Demonstrator – Franklin Christoph Medium Nib – Rohrer & Klingner […]

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Diamine Grey – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Al-Star, Graphite, Fine Nib Ink: Diamine Grey Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I liked this grey ink the most out of all the others I’ve tried. The list of potential bottle-worthy inks included Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun and Kiri-Same, Diamine Graphite, Noodler’s Dark Matter (almost black, but not quite), and Private Reserve Grey Flannel. With wider […]

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Pelikan Edelstein Aventurine – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Safari Limited Edition 2012, Green Apple – 1.1mm Stub Nib Ink: Pelikan Edelstein Aventurine Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I bought this ink to go with my Pelikan M605. I hadn’t tried out the ink before buying a bottle, but I really lucked out. It’s a beautiful shade of green with great lubrication, flow and […]

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