I tell you, packaging can make things special. It sets up your expectations and for we paper enthusiasts, it can inspire us to write. The print on the luxury boxes that Rossi's Medioevalis Paper comes in is beautiful and I am enamored with the combination of the fiery orange and warm greys. I have a box of envelopes and cards from
I spotted these guys at Barnes and Noble..... They're red! What a lovely shade! I've got the perfect red Diamine ink and my Gold Sheaffer Agio would compliment this Moleskine so perfectly. Glorious! What a lovely color!
What a fancy name. Ambre De Birmanie It certainly matches the lovely hue of this ink. Here's a page from a Moleskine. You'll see I wrote in many different styles and even doodles. You can get a good sense for how the ink looks and behaves. All the testing in these photos was done with a Lamy Safari Medium Nib. This will be a
For anyone looking to venture into the world of fountain pens, a LAMY Safari or Al-Star would be a safe bet. I have several Safari fountain pens. This is my first Al-Star. The Al-Star is basically the same as the Safari except the body is made of aluminum whereas the Safari body is durable plastic. The Al-Stars also have a translucent base
Yum. Just yum. Diamine is my favorite brand of ink. It's a brand I wouldn't have tried unless Doug Kennedy at Appointments in Cincinnati had recommended it to me. Appointments is a little shop downtown and they've determined, through trial and error, that Diamine is truly outstanding. Most people have not heard of it. I received
My husband, Victor, has a signature pen. It's his Cross Affinity Fountain Pen in Crimson Red. This is a new model, out only since September 2009, but it's a great little fountain pen. Cross' fountain pens have vastly improved over the years and Pelikan makes some of their nibs. He uses a fine nib. And he keeps it stocked with
I love paper. I love buying it, writing on it, finding new kinds, touching it; it's an odd obsession I think I share with very few people. I know many people, especially scrapbookers, love papers with unique patterns. That's not really what I'm into. I like paper that's plain and made for writing. I pay close attention to texture, thickness and
I use pretty inks in my fountain pens. I only use black or blue ink if, for some reason, it's absolutely required. I think using colored inks are a good reflection of your personality. I use a few inks by Diamine, a British ink manufacturer. Here's what the Pumpkin looks like: For some reason my LAMY Safari in magenta dribbles ink out
Writing is such an important tool we all have but seldom use. I mean, really use. We write things all the time; the grocery list, our signatures, notes taken during a meeting; the list goes on. But do you ever really write anything? When's the last time you did? Better yet, do you write well? This is one of my favorite books: Wiliam
A fountain pen is a wonderful writing instrument. If you are someone that seems to be purchasing and trying out new pens all the time, then you'll likely love writing with a fountain pen. Since I discovered them, I no longer reach for a ballpoint; I no longer use a gel pen and I no longer love felt tips. The fountain pen has improved my
I write with a fountain pen about 90% of the time. Why? My handwriting looks better I don't have a 'death grip' on the pen like I do with a ball point It truly is easier to write with It makes writing more enjoyable It seems that in the pen aisles (my favorite aisle) of today's office supply stores the focus is on ink. Do you
