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fountain pens Archive
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Review: Pilot Cavalier Fountain Pen
Posted on 15 May, 2011 | 10 CommentsI’d like to introduce you to a favorite fountain pen of mine. It’s not THE favorite, but a favorite, nonetheless. I pull this pen out when I want to write... -
Fountain Pen Review | Sailor Desk Pen
Posted on 4 May, 2010 | 4 CommentsI’ve probably had the most fun with this fountain pen out of all the one’s I own. I love the black lacquer body, the super fine nib, the elongated and... -
Fountain Pen Review | Sailor HighAce Neo Beginner Fountain Pen
Posted on 27 April, 2010 | 6 CommentsThe Sailor HighAce Neo is a neat little pen, and for about $15, I’d say it’s a great one to start out with. First, you should know that this is... -
Ink Review | J. Herbin’s Ambre De Birmanie
Posted on 5 February, 2010 | 7 CommentsWhat 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... -
My Husband’s Pen | The Cross Affinity Fountain Pen in Crimson Red
Posted on 14 October, 2009 | 2 CommentsMy 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... -
Diamine Ink in Damson, Pumpkin, Ruby and Saddle Brown
Posted on 11 October, 2009 | 5 CommentsI 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... -
LAMY Safari in Magenta
Posted on 9 October, 2009 | 5 Comments0 -
Fountain Pens
Posted on 19 August, 2009 | 1 CommentI 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...
