Submit Your Weekly Pen, Ink, and Paper Loadout!

I will now be taking submissions for the Weekly Loadout feature. I think that it will give you guys the chance to get more involved with the website by providing an interactive feature. For now, I can only accept submissions where the photos are hosted elsewhere, as I do not yet have the capabilities to […]

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Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Al-Star, Broad Nib Ink: Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron Paper: Rhodia dotPad, No.16 Notes:  Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron was one of the first inks I tried out when I got my first Safari. The ink introduced me to what a fountain pen ink could really be. The ink exhibits great shading properties, it’s practically bulletproof, […]

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Lamy Safari Fountain Pen – Handwritten Review

I know, there are tons upon tons of reviews out there of the Lamy Safari. However, I don’t think I’m wasting my time by adding one more. The Safari is not only a great beginner fountain pen, but a great addition to any collection. At any given time I usually have three inked up. The […]

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Noodler’s Cayenne – Handwritten Ink Review

Pen: Lamy Safari, Medium Nib Ink: Noodler’s Cayenne Paper: Rhodia dotPad Notes: I wasn’t the biggest fan of orange inks, but this one really stands out. The only other orange ink I have extensive experience with is Pilot Iroshizuku Yu-Yake. Both of these inks are great shaders, but the Noodler’s is a little bit darker, therefore being […]

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