Parker Quink in Black – Handwritten Fountain Pen Ink Review

Parker Quink – Black Fountain Pen Ink – Handwritten Review – Pen: Lamy 2000, Medium Nib Ink: Parker Quink – Black Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16 – Top Spiral Bound Notes: Parker Quink has been around for decades, which says a lot about a company. Usually when they’ve been making something for so long, that’s a good sign. While […]

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J. Herbin – Vert Empire – Handwritten Ink Review

J. Herbin : Vert Empire Fountain Pen Ink Pen: Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black, Fine Nib / Lamy Al-Star 1.1mm Stub Ink: J. Herbin Vert Empire Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16 – Top Spiral Bound Notes: Part of being a responsible blogger is being honest. Exaclair was nice enough to supply me with this bottle of J. Herbin, […]

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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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