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Lamy is another one of those brands that is guaranteed to come up in any conversation about starter fountain pens. The Safari and AL-Star are great pens that offer a very strong writing experience for a fairly low cost of entry. Lamy also tends to come up in discussions about the best all-time fountain pens … Continue reading Next-Level Lamy Review – Studio and Aion
Way way back at the beginning of this blog, I reviewed a Twsbi Eco; the first fountain pen I spent more than twenty dollars on. The pen was a delight to use, and an excellent jumping off point into the wider world of fountain pen design. When I reviewed that pen I was a novice, … Continue reading Twsbi Eco Cement Grey Re-View
I like extra-fine fountain pen nibs and micro-tipped gel pens as much as the next pen nerd, so I was excited to finally get my hands on a UniBall Jetstream Edge. I was able to snatch one up when Jetpens restocked, and I've been using it for a little over a week now and, well... … Continue reading UniBall Jetstream Edge Ballpoint Pen Review
The Pineider Avatar UR is the lowest point of entry to the Pineider line of fine writing instruments. The company has a history dating back to 1774, so I'm excited to get a glimpse of what the brand is all about through their most budget-friendly option. Let's take a look. The Pen The Avatar UR … Continue reading Pineider Avatar UR Fountain Pen Review
Third time's the charm, here we go. After weeks of speculation, anticipation, and shipping delays, the Platinum Curidas has finally arrived. As a fan of unconventional pen designs, I was incredibly excited to get some hands-on time with only the second retractable fountain pen on the market. Let's take a look! The Pen The Curidas … Continue reading Platinum Curidas Review
Baron Fig is at it again with a new Confidant guided edition; the Do Work Journal. This notebook aims to help you map out your quarterly goals, breakdown weekly tasks, and track daily progress. Like the guided editions that came before, this notebook has a similar form factor to the original Confidant, with a little … Continue reading Baron Fig Do Work Journal Overview
I cannot honestly say that I was surprised to see the Amazon Basics Fountain Pen pop up on my shopping suggestions. Amazon has been producing its own brand of goods for some time now; including everything from simple housewares to full-size memory foam mattresses. So naturally, because of who I am as a person, I … Continue reading Amazon Basics Fountain Pen Review
I was recently contacted to review The Thinkers Notebook; a new dual-formated note system designed to make capturing and sharing ideas quick and easy. Having recently read a review of the product from The Well-Appointed Desk, I was curious to explore the system myself. I've had the Thinkers Notebook for a few weeks now, so let's … Continue reading Thinkers Notebook Review
I'm always excited to see new innovations from pen companies; new designs, new ink formulation, new colors. Anything that'll stand out from your run of the mill pen offerings. When I heard that Sharpie was developing their own gel and rollerball pens, I was excited to see what the pinnacle of permanent markers could do. … Continue reading Sharpie Roller and S-Gel Pen Review
"Here we go again, again." - Tugg Speedman, "Scorcher VI" (Tropic Thunder) They say that the third time is the charm, and that must be true because I've finally got my hands on the innovative dual-format notebook from BaronFig; the Work/Play III. Today we'll take a closer look at this new Confidant edition, but first … Continue reading BaronFig Work/Play III
