Wander through the pendemonium of pens, papers, and inks unleashed by the opening of the Pendora's Box.
Pen friends in the US are celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the countdown to Black Friday begins! It got me thinking that a holiday gift guide would be helpful. This guide is primarily intended for the non-pen person looking for a gift for the fountain pen aficionado, whether newbie or seasoned, in his or her life.
Read MoreOctober has been fairly light in terms of travel but duty called. This time the duties as a hockey mom which involved going with my son and his team to the city of Kitchener for a hockey tournament. Originally this was supposed to be a 3 day trip but cut short by the sad reality that our team did not make it into the final day of the tournament. On a positive note, it gave me an opportunity to plan another pen + ink load out.
Apart from my must-bring Hobo and TN, I wanted to bring whatever pens and paper I could fit inside a larger case. The case I had in mind was the A5 sized Lihit Lab Teffa Bag in Bag. I was expecting to travel a lot from rink to rink and I wanted a self-contained writing tool kit that I could bring along.
Read MoreSome 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
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
It's interesting that Tokiwa-Matsu looks flat green on Baron Fig paper. Definitely a sign of it's absorbency compared to certain Travelers Notebook, Rhodia or Tomoe River papers.
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 45 IPO Masuyama M Cursive Italic
Ink: Sailor Jentle Tokiwa-Matsu
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
Summertime is all about the short sleeved shirts.
Pen: Platinum 3776 Sai F
Ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-Peki
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
We're now fully into the second half of the year. Need to finalize plans for the remainder of the year. Plans for the blog, vacation, family, work.
Pen: Tactile Turn Gist Titanium EF
Ink: Noodler's Raven Black
Brush: Kuretake Yumeginga (Dream Galaxy) Brush Pen
Ink: Noodler's Plains of Abraham
There's lots going on in my life at the same time and that's giving me a real headache. My project list at work continues to grow, deadlines looming, kids' end of school year madness, my mom broke her leg and needed an operation…the only thing not giving me a headache is writing this blog.
Pen: TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange EF
Ink: Lamy Blue
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
Is it cool to have X-Ray vision?
Pen: Lamy Al-Star LE Copper Orange 1.1
Ink: Akkerman 22 Hopjesbruin
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
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It's a challenge to write Chinese characters using a bold nib on 5 mm dot grid ruling. I had to turn the pen over to do reverse writing and get a finer line.
Pen:Lamy Al-Star LE Blue Green B
Ink:KWZ Iron Gall Turquoise
Brush:Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
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Pen: Franklin-Christoph Pocket 40 Blue-Violet and Ice 1.1
Ink: Callifolio Bonne Esperance
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
I could definitely use a vacation right now and go on a tour.
Pen: Franklin-Christoph Model 20 Translucent Bronze Matsyama Needlepoint
Ink: Diamine Sepia
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
Pen: Edison Nouveau Premiere - Lilac 1.1
Ink: KWZ Brown Pink
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
