Saturday, October 25, 2014

Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)

This weekend, I met up with my former pen pal Cheetarah (@missthundercat on Instagram and Twitter) and her husband, Cris. We met them at a little tea and coffee shop (with excellent cheesecake) here in town. Obviously we both arrived with bags that were full of pens and inks. At some point while we were swapping pens to try out, the couple at the table next to us looked over incredulously, and the guy continued to stare. Probably in complete confusion.

It really didn't take long before we broke out the paper and pens. ... And inks.
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
This is Cheetarah's very cool Lamy Al-Vista Frankenpen! Eyedroppers are entirely more fun than anything else. 
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Cheetarah brought her Edison Nouveau Premiere and I brought along the Edison Menlo, one translucent, one insanely pearlescent... and they hung out side-by-side.
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Cheetarah brought her Delta Dolcevita in the middle, to compare it to the Mini, to figure out whether she had an Undersized or a Medium, or a Mini! It made for a cute family picture.
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
A Pilot Parallel 6.0 mm with the blindingly fun Noodler's Ink Dragon Catfish Green. SO FUN.
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
SWEETCOTTONCANDYGRAPES. This nib, pen, and ink combination......now I want the purple Lamy Studio. SIGH.
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
It's possible this was my favourite. It's hard to say though, because I really liked them all. 
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
This is a crazy cute notebook Cheetarah gave me! You'll get to see the adorable pages inside later!
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
I took some ink home. Le sigh!
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
Oh, and a nifty Lamy pen stand, which will come in very handy for reviews and pen p0rn!
Pen Pals: For The Love of Pens! (And Cheesecake)
All in all, a great time, talking about pens and ink, and smearing ink all over our hands - this literally happened. 

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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Massdrop: Bringing Enthusiasts Together! GIVEAWAY @massdrop

You may have seen me post about Massdrop deals here before. In case you haven't yet discovered the many joys of Massdrop, I'll fill you in. Massdrop is an online community for (amazing) people like us. Enthusiasts, fans, pen addicts, everyday carry-ers, and more. It brings us together with the products we love and the manufacturers that deliver them, putting us all in one place. This platform allows us to get together to poll, vote, and organize group buys to get bulk pricing on things we really want. (Or really need. Why not both?)

There are different categories - everyday carry, audiophile, auto, coffee & tea, crafting, tech, writing, and more. Once it's decided what product you'd like, Massdrop goes to the vendor on behalf of the community. Each buy is called a "drop". Join a drop to get the goods, and enjoy lower prices on the things you love and passionately desire.

Something that appeals to me is the Leatherback Writer 2 by This is Ground, as it is leather, an everyday carry item, and something that protects my stationery. I love all-in-one things. The two colours depicted below (Whiskey and Bomber) and warm and ever so slightly rugged. There is also a black version, if you want to stick to the classics.
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The Leatherback Writer 2 was designed and is handmade in Los Angeles. The cover is hand stitched, highlighting its simple and attractive design. The back is tastefully stamped with the This Is Ground logo. It's a functional carrier that looks good. 
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Inside, the Writer 2 reveals a slot to house your pocket-sized notebook (3.5" x 5.5"), one for your iPhone/smartphone, a little slot for your preferred writing utensil, and a snap closure to keep the bundle secure. There are a few days left to get in on this drop!
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Massdrop is even offering up one This is Ground: Leatherback Writer 2 for a giveaway! It's super easy to enter - all you have to do is sign up for a Massdrop account using this link, and that's it. You're entered! Giveaway begins Thursday, October 23, 2014 and ends November 1st, 2014. Spread the word - the larger the community, the more drops we can pull off, with better prices!

If you already have a Massdrop account but still would like to enter to win a Leatherback Writer 2, leave a comment on this post letting me know what product you would like to see me review and also see on Massdrop! If you do not have an account, you MUST sign up for an account using this provided link, or you won't be entered.

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Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. Massdrop will fulfill the giveaway, including selecting and shipping the prize. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

@Massdrop Deals

Bexley Stalwart Fountain Pen

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