Introduced (as such things so often are) on Kickstarter in 2018, the Mark One by Studio Neat is an all-metal machined pen designed for the Schmidt P8126 rollerball refill. The campaign promised a minimal, durable, retractable pen and, spoiler alert, it was successful. At the time, I was only a couple years into the Pen … Continue reading Studio Neat Mark One Review
Author: thepoorpenman
Over the Moon – Majohn Fountain Pen Review
If you believed they put a man on the moon, then you'll believe that Moonman Majohn is back at it again with another bold shot across the bow of Big Pen. I've gathered a few pieces from Majohn's line-up for 'research purposes' in order to see what roughly $30 will get you for a clone … Continue reading Over the Moon – Majohn Fountain Pen Review
February In Three Parts – California Pen Show & Other Adventures
It was a surprisingly busy February for me. The shortest month of the year was full of events, acquisitions, and adventure. With so many Pen Things to share I wasn't certain where to start so, rather than part it out over a few posts, I've decided to share it all wrap-up style. I will explain. … Continue reading February In Three Parts – California Pen Show & Other Adventures
It’s 2023, What Are We Using?
Well, we're about a month in to the new year as I sit down to write this. I've settled on a planner system, I've got a few new pieces of stationery hardware in the mix, let's take a look! The Notebook(s) of 2023 Up first we have the Hobonichi Cousin A5 wrapped up in a … Continue reading It’s 2023, What Are We Using?



