Currently Inked: Loadout for Weekend in Philly
Some family matters took me to Philly again last weekend.I expected to be busy and not have a lot of down time for playing with pens.Still, I brought along some essentials.This is what I brought.Read More
Throwback Thursday: Noodlers Ahab + Diamine Graphite
We're already mid-way through September. Kids settled in the new school year. Work has taken on a get-serious tone. So for Throwback Thursday this week I take a look at Diamine Graphite.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Fountain Pens + Blazing Sunset
This is what happens when I take pens along for a walk while waiting for the sunset.
Read MoreChinese Cacography: 汽車 Car
It's been awhile since I last posted a Chinese Cacography. Here's a simple one. Akkerman Shocking Blue has amazing sheen - even on this Baron Fig paper which is a bit absorbent. I wish I could photograph the sheening quality better.
**Pen:** Omas Ogiva Alba EF Extra Flessibile
**Ink:** Akkerman Shocking Blue
**Brush:** Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
**Ink:** Kuretake Black
Throwback Thursday: Quick Look at TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange + Akkerman #22 Hopjesbruin
Considering it's already Saturday, this Throwback Thursday is definitely late. Unfortunately, I've been tied up with a couple days of meetings and travel. Better late than never, I suppose.
Today's Throwback is a look at another pen and ink combo I used during the summer.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Nibby Bunch
Just a bunch of nibs.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: Loadout for a Day at the Amusement Park
We hung out around home for the Labour Day weekend, however, my little guy _did_ want to spend a day at Canada's Wonderland. He's sprouted a few inches since the last time we went and was ready to take on some thrill rides. Of course we obliged.
I prepared what I was going to bring the night before the outing. I was expecting long waits in the blazing sun, complete soakings from the water rides and violent agitation from the roller coasters. Light but durable were the themes of the day in terms of writing instruments and stationery.
Read MoreCurrently Inked: September 2016
It’s the unofficial end of summer. The weather is cooler and days are shorter. My little guy is ready for a new school year. It’ll be back to normal routines both at home and work. I echo this sentiment with this a new pen and ink line-up.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange + KWZ IG Turquoise
It's the first day of September and unofficially the end of summer. For me it's been a busy summer with work. But it's also been a great summer spending time with the family and working on the blog. For this Throwback Thursday I'm taking a look at a pen and ink combination that I used for my Currentedly Ink in July.
Read MoreSummer Lovin' + Fountain Pen Life
Reflecting on a beautiful summer of fountain pen life.
Read MorePen Cleaning Disaster! (Again...)
I'm taking a pause from normally semi-fun pen cleaning to report a sad tale.
The nib from my Platinum 3776 Century Sai went bye-bye down the bathroom sink. This is the second nib to leave me for the journey to Lake Ontario.
Read MoreAnalog + Stationery Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia
Early in August I had a short trip to Philadelphia. Being the pen addict that I am, I looked into pen shops to visit while in town by checking out the Stationery Shops Map on All Things Stationery as well as just plain old Googling.
Read MoreFountain Pen Wish List Updated
It's been 3 months since I posted my fountain pen wish list as a means to keep me focused. Since then some pens have been acquired and others have come into my pen radar. I've made some updates to the list.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Diamine Onyx Black
This summer is going by fast and September is just around the bend. With this in mind, I thought I would ease into the season of restraint and routines with a look back at this Lamy 2000 and Diamine Onyx Black combination.
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Parade of Fountain Pens in the Early Morn
One quiet morning at the cottage, the fountain pens came out to play...
Read MoreMomentum and Six Months of Pendora's Box
The end of July marked 6 months since the launch of Pendora's Box. Back at the 1 month mark I had done a post with a story on launching the blog along with some highlights. I wasn't planning to do 6 months "anniversary" post per se, but I did want to reflect on these few months of running the blog and maintaining the momentum.
Read MorePen Review: Franklin Christoph Model 45 XLV IPO in Classic Black
The Franklin-Christoph Model 45 XLV ("FC45") is the fourth Franklin-Christoph pen to enter my collection. I got the IPO version in Classic Black. Since I got in on IPO (Initial Price Offering) pricing, I decided to upgrade the nib to the Masuyama medium italic 18K nib. I've been writing with this pen for over 3 months now.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Lamy Al-Star LE Blue Green + Diamine Amazing Amethyst
Picking up from the purple ink theme that started last week with Noodler's Purple Martin, this week I'm looking back on Diamine Amazing Amethyst. It's another another ink which I had only got as a sample.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Lamy Al-Star LE Blue Green 1.1
Ink: Diamine Amazing Amethyst
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Read More
Thanks to Zeynep at Galen Leather for sending over this wallet insert for the Traveler's Notebook. A detailed review is forthcoming.