Featured on The Penman Post: Review of OMAS Ogiva Alba Orange →
The review I wrote on the OMAS Ogiva Alba was featured on the Penman Post. Check out all the great posts on pens and music when you are visiting Chris's blog.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy Studio Wild Rubin + Diamine Chocolate Brown
I love ink and I love chocolate. So, Diamine Chocolate Brown is right up my alley. Too bad it doesn't smell like chocolate. I have no idea if it tastes like chocolate. Unlike [Azizah][0], I have no appetite for tasting ink.
Handwritten Review
Pen:Lamy Studio Wild Rubin 14k EF
Ink: Diamine Chocolate Brown
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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Chinese Cacography: 短袖 Short Sleeve
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
Pen Review: TWSBI Diamond 580 AL Orange
Pretty early on I knew I had to get a TWSBI. People have some strong feelings for TWSBI: either love for the Taiwanese pen company's smart offerings with advanced filling systems at affordable prices or complete disappointment with the quality issues. I followed the TWSBI discussions and held off from buying for a few months. When I saw the limited edition AL model in Orange being released in spring 2015, I was sold. It looked so good that I had to take a chance with it. So how did my luck turn out with this pen? Read on to find out.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Quick Look at Lamy 2000 + Private Reserve Ebony Purple
Handwritten Review
Here's another one that came from the Goulet Ink Drop days. I almost passed on it since the handwritten review was very short. But, the review was so positive that I decided to go with it.
Pen: Lamy 2000 EF
Ink: De Atramentis Ebony Purple
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Chinese Cacography: 計畫 Plan
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
July Long Weekend Getaway EDC
To celebrate Canada Day, we decided on a weekend getaway to wine country at Niagara-on-the-Lake. I had a June 30th project deadline at work so I was going all-out the day before the trip. Still, I managed to get most of my pens inked for July and select my stationery and pens for the road trip. So, what made the cut?
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: First Look at TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange + Sailor Oku Yama
Yes, I realize that this post is going up on Saturday afternoon in my place of the world. In other places, it's already Sunday. I had the post written up Wednesday night but didn't manage to post it before I headed to a full day meeting on Thursday, followed by a flight. Friday was a recovery day.
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Since I have TWSBI 580 in my line up this month, I thought it would be fun to look at the first time I inked it up.
Pen: TWSBI Diamond 580 - Orange EF
Ink: Sailor Oku Yama
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
Wordless Wednesday: Karas Kustoms Ink
Although this is supposed to be a "Wordless Wednesday" post, I will say a word of thanks to @MacPrinter1 for giving me a heads-up on the Karas Kustoms Father's Day promo which enabled me to strike this one off my Wish List. THANKS DAVE!!!
Read MoreChinese Cacography: 快樂 Happy
Summer is officially here. Time to be happy!
A little comment on Scabiosa. It's been maybe a couple weeks, up to a month since I wrote this Chinese Cacography. It initially went down more of a rust colour. Now it's aged to a purple-black. Pretty interesting to see this oxidation process.
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Currently Inked: July 2016
Lots of smaller pens this month in anticipation of some travel plans.
Read MoreLamy 2000 M Black Amber 50th Anniversary Limited Edition - YouTube →
(Image credit to: http://www.bbblogr.com/lamy-2000-black-amber-news/)
Okay, so I don't usually write about upcoming releases, except in passing, but the 50th anniversary edition of the Lamy 2000 has finally been revealed!
Appelboom, a luxury pen retailer based in the Netherlands, posted a video on it's YouTube channel which highlights the history of this storied pen before revealing the 50th anniversary edition.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday: Quick Look at OMAS Ogiva Alba + Cara D'Ache Infra Red
In honour of Canada Day tomorrow I thought it would be fitting to pick a red ink for Throwback Thursday.
Handwritten Review
Pen: OMAS Ogiva Alba EF Extra Flessibile
Ink: Cara D'Ache Infra Red
Paper: Rhodia No. 16 Grid
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Chinese Cacography: 西餐 Western Food
East, west, north, south. Any food is good food as long as it tastes yummy.
Pen: Lamy Al-Star LE Blue Green B
Ink: KWZ IG Turquoise
Brush: Kuretake No. 8 Brush Pen
Ink: Kuretake Black
Pen Review: Bexley Gaston's Special Reserve
You may be wondering what is Bexley. I did too when I first came across Bexley pens at Nibs.comand then Vanness Pens. A quick research and then I realized that Bexley is a reputable company and the pens are the real deal. I hummed and hawed a bit and before I decided to take the plunge. I'm glad I did.
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Throwback Thursday: Noodlers Neponset + Rohrer & Klingner Helianthus
We had some wicked hot and sunny weather over the weekend. That inspired my choice for this week's Throwback Thursday.
Warning: Protective eyewear with UV factor of 1000 is highly recommended.
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My Galen Leather zippered pen case came along while I relaxed on the docks at the lake. Fountain pens living dangerously on the edge...