Lamy Al-Star Fountain Pen Review

February 24, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

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, […]

TWSBI Mini Fountain Pen in Classic Review

February 6, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

TWSBI Mini Classic Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku fuyu-syogun Review Paper: Kyokuto Cambridge Specs: Description: An affordable, easy-posting piston-filler from TWSBI. Nib: Steel nib, Fine Material: Plastic with metal accents Filling Mechanism: Piston Filler Weight: ~20 grams filled Measurements: 4.60″ closed, 5.55″ posted, 4.25″ unposted Ink Capactiy: ~2ml Price: $50.00 US on Amazon (affiliate link) Handwritten Review Scans: Intro/About: Admittedly, […]

Noodler’s Black Swan in Australian Roses – Ink Review

February 3, 2014.Reading time 4 minutes.

Noodler’s Ink – Black Swan in Australian Roses Handwritten Review Pen: Sailor Sapporo, Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s Black Swan in Australian Roses Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: This ink really needs to be in a flex pen or a stub nib to show off its true potential. Black Swan in […]

Noodler’s Navy – Ink Review

December 13, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

Noodler’s Ink – Navy Handwritten Review Pen: Pilot Metropolitam, Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s Navy Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: Another day, another ink from Noodler’s. This offering is a medium-dark shade of blue that exhibits some nice shading properties, ranging from a light turquoise to a dark blue. It reminds […]

Noodler’s Dark Matter – Ink Review

November 25, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.

Noodler’s Ink – Dark Matter Handwritten Review Pen: Levenger L-Tech Stealth, Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s Dark Matter Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: It’s astounding how I do not already own a bottle of this ink. It has to be my second favorite black ink out there, and I’ve gone through […]