Sheaffer Snorkel Admiral and Saratoga Fountain Pens – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Sheaffer Peacock Blue and Iroshizuku Fuyu-Syogun Review Paper: Maruman Mnemosyne B5 Specs: Description: A highly collectable (and reliable) vintage pen with the most advanced filling system to date. Nibs: 14k gold, open-style – Admiral is an all gold medium nib, Saratoga is a two-toned medium […]
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Pilot Iroshizuku: Ku-Jaku – Handwritten Review – Pen: Lamy Safari, Charcoal Grey, Fine Nib Paper: Rhodia #16 dotPad Goes on blue, dries green. Ku-Jaku (meaning “peacock”) is another great ink offering from the Iroshizuku line. At first, it’s very blue, but once it settles into the page, it’s a nice shade of blue-green. Like the […]
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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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Pilot Iroshizuku: Fuyu-Syogun – Handwritten Review – Pen: TWSBI Diamond 540, medium nib Paper: Rhodia #16 dotPad I first sampled this ink a long time ago back in the beginning of my foray into fountain pens and ink. I was in the market for a grey ink, and I was immediately drawn to the blue-grey […]
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Left to Right: Lamy Al-Star, Graphite – Black Fine Nib – Diamine Grey Sailor Professional Gear Imperial Black Edition – Fine Nib – Noodler’s Bad Blue Heron Pelikan Souveran M605, Black & Rhodium – Fine nib – Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki Pilot Vanishing Point, Matte Black – Medium Nib – Diamine Oxblood Notes: I know, I know, the “weekly” […]
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