Saturday, August 31, 2019

Diplomat Aero Volute Limited Edition Fountain Pen

Thank you to Papier & Stift for providing this pen for a review. It has now gone on to the next reviewer! You can find one for yourself at Papier & Stift.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Maclellan x Phidon Pens Notebook @PhidonPens



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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

P.W. Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink

To mark our 100 years of existence, PW Akkerman introduced in 2010 his own ink line. This ink’s came in large 150 ml bottles, these large bottles are now completely sold out.
 
Due to the worldwide success of this unique bottle we decided to continue, but now with a smaller sized bottle with a content of ca 60 ml. The new bottles will be available in the same 31 colors as before. 
The Akkerman inks have been given names related to the city The Hague. For example: KoninginneNach-Blauw, Binnenhof Blues, Shocking Blue, Parkpop Purper or/and Rood Haags Pluch.
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 7
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 8
P.W. Akkerman Oranje Boven is a pretty juicy, classic orange ink. Low on shading but the coverage is quite high. Not much in the way of sheen, either. It's just a yummy, juicy orange ink. Not too bad to clean but it can dry out in your pen and create some crust on your nib. Don't panic, it won't hurt your pen. Just wipe it off. Overall, a yummy orange.

Price:  € 15,00
Where to buy: P.W. Akkerman (a few US retailers also carry this ink but this is the direct source)
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 3
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 1
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 2
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 4
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 5
P.W Akkerman Oranje Boven Ink 6

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Sunday Reads: August 25. 2019

Sunday Reads


Toronto Pen Company

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Intro to Pointed Pen Calligraphy

Stuff I Looked At Elsewhere & Read

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

TWSBI GO Clear Fountain Pen - A Fun $20 Beginner Pen

Ah! The TWSBI Go Clear fountain pen! Super cute, nice writer, easy to use - not bad for $18.99! Grab one at Goulet Pens - and thank you to Goulet Pens for sending this for a review!

Friday, August 23, 2019

Esterbrook Estie Honeycomb Oversize Fountain Pen & Rollerball

Thank you to Kenro, Fountain Pen Day, and Vanness Pens for providing these pens for a review! You can shop for them at Vanness Pens!

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens

Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens 1
Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens 16
Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens 2
Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens 21Midori MD 10th Anniversary Notebook @PhidonPens 7


One or more of the items used in this review may have been provided free of charge by sponsors or supporters of this blog for the purpose of a review. I have done my best to remain as unbiased as possible. Everything you've read here is my own opinion. 

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

P.W. Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink

To mark our 100 years of existence, PW Akkerman introduced in 2010 his own ink line. This ink’s came in large 150 ml bottles, these large bottles are now completely sold out.
 
Due to the worldwide success of this unique bottle we decided to continue, but now with a smaller sized bottle with a content of ca 60 ml. The new bottles will be available in the same 31 colors as before. 
The Akkerman inks have been given names related to the city The Hague. For example: KoninginneNach-Blauw, Binnenhof Blues, Shocking Blue, Parkpop Purper or/and Rood Haags Pluch.
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 7
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 8
P.W. Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs is a mouthful - not the longest of ink names but certainly a tongue twister to articulate. It is a medium grey ink that is not so light it cannot easily be read in finger nibs, so I actually like it a lot. Ok. I like most of these inks so that might not be saying much. It shades beautifully and I really enjoy using it for calligraphy practice because of that. It's pretty easy to clean out of pens as well, so that makes it even more likable.

Price:  € 15,00
Where to buy: P.W. Akkerman (a few US retailers also carry this ink but this is the direct source)
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 3
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 1
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 2
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 4
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 5
P.W Akkerman Hofvijver Grijs Ink 6
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