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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Rotring 800 0.5mm Pencil Review

Rotring 800 0.5mm Drafting Pencil – Handwritten Review – Review Paper: Doane Writing Pad Specs: Description: A top-of-the-line, retractable tip drafting pencil from Rotring Tip: 4mm retractable lead sleeve, 0.5mm lead size Weight: ~25 grams Body: All metal construction Measurements: 5.250″ retracted, 5.625″ extended Review Lead: Pentel AIN 2B 0.5mm lead Color Options: Black metal body, Silver metal body (Check them all […]

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Paperblanks Mini Reporter Notebook in Grolier – Review

Paperblanks Mini Reporter Notebook in Grolier -Handwritten Review- Specs:  3.75″ x 5.75″ 192 Pages Book edge printing Memento Pouch Ribbon marker Elastic band closure Notes: Paperblanks were kind enough to get in touch and provide some samples for review, so thank you to them for sending some over! I was not familiar with the brand […]

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Kyokuto Cambridge Notebook – Review

Kyokuto Cambridge Notebook -Handwritten Review- Specs:  8.6″ x 11.0″ 7mm Lined Ruling 62 sheets (124 Pages) of grey-tinted paper Heavy cardboard covers Brass-colored spiral binding $16.50 from JetPens.com Review Supplies:  TWSBI Mini – Fine Nib Pilot Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Ink Various other ink / nib tests Handwritten Review Pictures:   Notes: Being a fan of Kyokuto paper, […]

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Tactile Turn (EiMIM) “Z” Pen – Review

Tactile Turn “Z” (Formerly EiMIM) – Handwritten Review – Review Paper:  Write Notepads & Co. Large Notebook Specs: Description: A precision machined pen with a unique lay pattern running the length of the pen, with an awesome minimalistic design and magnetic base. Point: Variable – The review was done with a Zebra 0.7mm JF Gel Refill, but the […]

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