TWSBI Vac 700 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

TWSBI Vac 700 Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Diamine Grey Review Paper: Rhodia Four Color Book Specs: Description:  A super affordable vacuum / plunger filler from Taiwanese brand, TWSBI. Nib: JoWo Steel, Medium Material: Plastic with metal accents Filling Mechanism: Vacuum filler Weight: 32 grams Measurements: 5.8″ closed, 6.9″ posted, 5.3″ unposted Ink Capactiy: ~2ml If you would like to […]

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Monteverde Black – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Safari, Fine Nib Ink: Monteverde Black Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No. 16 – Top Spiral Bound Notes: I almost wrote this ink off as another black ink, that I wasn’t overly interested in trying out. I’m really glad I loaded it up though. It may be the combo of pen, nib, and ink that just works, […]

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Pilot Hi-Tec-C, 0.4mm – Black – Handwritten Review

I’ve been throwing around the idea of adding different types of pens to the site. While I use a fountain pen probabaly 90% of the time, there are other pens I carry. I’ve reviewed a few different gel pens, and the first review I have ready is for the Pilot Hi-Tec-C in black, 0.4mm. I […]

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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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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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