The Poor Man Can Afford Only The Very Best
The Spoke Pen by Brian Conti in collaboration with Brad Dowdy launched on Kickstarter in early 2019. The campaign was fully-funded almost immediately and, thanks to nearly 1000 backers, pledges reached over FOUR TIMES the original goal. When a pen and pencil maker teams up with someone called “The Pen Addict,” you can be pretty … Continue reading Spoke Pen Review
In the months leading up to the San Francisco International Pen Show, I was good. I didn't buy any pens or ink (aside from one sale on a Sailor Pro Gear Slim that was too good to pass up. I'm only human.) I budgeted and planned and saved so when the time came, I could … Continue reading SF Pen Show Recap & Haul (Pt. 2)
After months of anticipation, planning, saving, and more planning, the San Francisco International Pen Show has come and gone in an all-too-brief weekend. With a budget set in my account and a box full of samples from the office in my car, I made the quick six hour road trip from LA to SF. Here … Continue reading SF Pen Show Recap & Haul (Pt. 1)
It has certainly been a while since I reviewed a standard over-the-counter gel pen. Yes, the addictive nature of pen collecting has taken me down the rabbit hole, and my attention has been captivated by a multitude of nibs and inks. With such a broad range of tools at my disposal, it must take something … Continue reading TRU RED Stationery Review
Recently the good people at Karas Pen Co launched the Reaktor line; A budget-friendly batch of machined pens that are decidedly distinct from the core catalog. There are a few features of the Reaktor Line that set these apart from the K and Ink, so let's take a closer look at the Starliner XL and … Continue reading Karas Pen Co. Starliner XL Review
Bullet Journals, Habit Trackers, Daily Planners, and Five Year Diaries. Filofax is a staple in the luxury planner market. Hobonichi is a titan in the international stationery game. And Leuchtturm has a firm foothold in the "BuJo" community. The market is nearly saturated with options for the Analog Administrator, and with so many variables it's … Continue reading Baron Fig Clear Habit Journal Review
Baron Fig is at it again with another twist on their classic rollerball Squire. They have recently released a "Precious Metals Edition" line of Squires in Brass, Stainless Steel, and Copper priced at 75, 85, and 95 dollars respectively. Baron Fig was kind enough to send me a Brass edition for review, so lets take a closer look at … Continue reading Baron Fig Squire Brass Review
*Brushes away cobwebs* *Blows off a thick layer of blog dust* *Cracks knuckles* Right then. Back to it. The Los Angeles International Pen Show - 2019 It's that time of year again. The time when the Southern California pen community ventures away from our historical book stores and boutique pen shops, braves an hour of … Continue reading LA Pen Show 2019 – A Quick Look
Baron Fig's latest paper creation is something a little different; A new type of book in a familiar package. The Wander Dream Journal is Baron Fig's latest release and, in addition to being a completely different type of journal on the inside, Baron Fig has also made some slight tweaks to the traditional Confidant design. … Continue reading Baron Fig Wander Dream Journal Review
Recently I was contacted by a representative of Pad & Quill to review their hardcover notebooks an, because I have a condition for which there is no known cure, I immediately accepted. After taking a look through Pad & Quill's catalog of artisan-made goods, I was expecting a fairly standard to the A5 dot grid … Continue reading Pad & Quill Notebook Review
