The Poor Man Can Afford Only The Very Best
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
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
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
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)
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
They say that life finds a way, and the "way" life is finding is a way to screw with my schedule. Family, work, and introspection have take over all of my free time lately, so I during a long-scheduled week vacation, I disconnected from just about everything online. But, being the good pen addict I … Continue reading The International Penman – Travel Tools
A few days ago, just before launching their newly renovated website, Goulet Pens added the PTL-5000A; a Platinum fountain pen with a 14k nib that retails for less than half the price other gold nib pens. I was hesitant at first, since the style was not what I usually go for with fountain pens, but … Continue reading Platinum PTL-5000A Fountain Pen Review
Recently a friend sent me a pen with a brief note indicating that this is, by a fairly wide margin, her absolute favorite pen and that I should review it. I agreed to take a look at it, thinking I would see another suitably functional but unremarkable rollerball or gel pen. What I received was … Continue reading Muji Stationery Review
