Wander through the pendemonium of pens, papers, and inks unleashed by the opening of the Pendora's Box.
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
The Hitlist Notebook is a Canadian-made notebook I found by chance at Stylus Fine Pens while I was on the hunt for Leuchhturm-Whitelines notebooks. Since I was getting notebooks shipped, I decided to top up my order with odds and ends. I found that Stylus Pens has many paper supplies that I've not seen elsewhere in Canada or US for that matter. The Hitlist is one of those finds.
Read MoreHere's my first impression of Private Reserve Avocado. It was another ink where I only had one ink sample.
Handwritten Review
Pen:Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: Private Reserve Avocado
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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Edison Pens
Pilot/Namiki
Platinum
Lamy
Franklin-Christoph
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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I've referred to the Platinum Cool quite a few times in the blog so it was a surprise to me over the past week when I realized that I had not yet done a proper review of it. As I discussed here, this was one of my first fountain pens.
At the same time, the Platinum 3776 Century Sai had entered my pen collection without much fanfare. It has, in fact, quickly become one of my favourites in the past couple months. So, I thought I could do a double pen review with a Platinum pens head to head comparison.
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Here's another one that I had tried long ago. I only ever got the one vial to try.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Platinum Cool Crystal Rose F
Ink:J. Herbin Bouquet D'Antan
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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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I'm done with the Stormy Grey arc for now so looking back at something more spring-like.
Pen: Edison Nouveau Premiere - Lilac 1.1
Ink: Waterman Tender Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Read MorePen: Franklin-Christoph Pocket 40 Blue-Violet and Ice 1.1
Ink: Callifolio Bonne Esperance
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
For June, I get to work in a couple new pens and inks into the line-up.
Read MoreRecently I have been obsessed with the idea of adding to my pen collection and working towards a so-called Grail pen.
Read MoreMy Roadblock review is featured on Rhodia Drive!
Read MoreWhile flipping through my old ink testing notes for potential Throwback Day features, I came across another one involving Noodler's Flex pens and Stormy Grey.In my previous two TBT's, I had also wrote about brief impressions if this combo.So, I thought it would be good to close the loop on this theme.Read More
While listening to the back catalog of Pen Addict podcasts, I found one of the recurring themes was the Lamy 2000. After listening umpteen times of Brad and Myke discussing the Lamy 2000, I knew it was inevitable that I would get one. Of course they were not the only ones to discuss this iconic pen. Many YouTubers and bloggers have done so too.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the Lamy 2000. The pen community is abuzz with talk of a commemorative anniversary pen. I'm eager to see what Lamy has in store for us, but there's a good chance I'll put whatever Lamy offers into my shopping cart.
Read MoreLast week's Throwback was my first impressions of Noodlers Neponset with Stormy Grey. This week's Throwback is a continuation of the journey using the Goulet stub nib.
Handwritten Review
Pen: Noodlers Ahab Goulet 1.5
Ink: J. Herbin Stormy Grey
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