Rotring Rapid Pro Ballpoint Pen Review

Sometimes I don’t use fountain pens. In those times, there’s the likely possibility it’s a gel ink pen. Here’s another review of a non-fountain pen that’s definitely worth checking out. Rotring Rapid Pro Ballpoint Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Paper: Mnemosyne in B5 (available at JetPens) Specs: Description: A high quality, german-designed clicky pen Point: 0.7mm, conical […]

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Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black – Ink Review

Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black Handwritten Review Pen: Lamy AL-Star Matte Black Limited Edition – Fine Nib Ink: Sailor Kiwa Guro Nano Black (wow that’s a mouthful) Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16  Notes: Well, it’s taken me forever, but here’s my review of Sailor’s Kiwa Guro Nano Black (wow again, mouthful). After much trial and even more error, I […]

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Kaweco AL-Sport Fountain Pen Review

The Kaweco AL-Sport Fountain Pen in Grey – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Kaweco Pearl Black Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 (available at JetPens.com) Specs: Description: The all-aluminum version of everyone’s favorite pocket pen. Nib: Interchangeable Steel nib Filling Mechanism: Cartridge / Converter (now available from Kaweco) Weight: ~23 grams (8 more than the classic version) Measurements: 4.1″ closed, 5.3″ posted […]

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Sailor Magellan Photo Post

Sailor Magellan Demonstrator – Medium Nib (1998) Wow. That’s all I have to say about this pen. I purchased this pen on a whim from GoPens.com’s Quarterly Catalog. Continuing the streak of buying Sailor Pens for $55, I picked up this NOS 1998 Sailor Magellan Demonstrator, with a medium, 14k gold nib. The clip has […]

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Noodler’s #41 Brown – Ink Review

Noodler’s Ink – #41 Brown Handwritten Review Pen: Lamy AL-Star – Coffee Brown – Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s #41 Brown Paper: Kyokuto FOB COOP Dot Grid – B5 (Available at JetPens.com) Notes: Noodler’s #41 Brown is a very true brown. No crazy name, just a number and the word brown. Update: Well, I didn’t do my research…The name of […]

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