Author: thepoorpenman

Faber-Castell Ambition Fountain Pen Review

Faber-Castell Ambition in Walnut wood cover photo
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The Faber-Castell Ambition is a range of pens that utilize an assortment of materials to provide a unique look and experience to the user. The pen models include an assortment of natural wood, "precious" resins, 3D printed resins, and metal barrels that elevate the overall style beyond the mid-range price point. Recently I picked up a Walnut Ambition and (knock on wood) it has been performing great so far. Before I get into the opinions, it's time to take a look at...

Weakened Weekend Reading

Chain-Gang All-Stars Book Cover
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Who has too many pens and feels under the weather this week? This guy. While I gradually work on my next review, I'm taking a queue from my pen peers and sharing a list of interesting reads from around the internet. Pen Friends Opus 88 Demo 2024 Edition Fountain Pen Review - The Pen Addict … Continue reading Weakened Weekend Reading

Quick Look: Ranga Pens

Zayante and Monterey by Ranga Pens
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Ranga Pen Company is a manufacturer of fine writing instruments based in India who have been making their products for over 50 years. They produce a diverse range of pen styles in beautiful acrylic, resin, and ebonite materials that are sure to speak to any pen person's sensibilities. While they only have a handful of distributors here in the United States, I have seen the largest variety at Peyton Street Pens here in my home state of California. It is from that wonderful shop that I have acquired two Ranga models: an acrylic Zayante, and an ebonite Monterey. Time for a quick look.

Karas Pen Co. Modal Review

Karas Pen Co Modal atop the Crab Pen Holder
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One if the first pens I ever reviewed on this blog (and in fact the first pen I spent real money on) was the Karas Pen Co. Render K back in 2017. That pen was swiftly followed by the Fountain K, and over the years my Karas collection has only increased. Just as my collection has grown, so too has their catalog. So when I saw their latest creation at the California Pen Show I scooped one up, hesitating only long enough to decide on the color. Time to take a look at the Karas Pen Co. Modal.