I was on the fence about Lamy for a long while, and I was leaning in the other direction to be perfectly honest. Looking at the pen online and reading other reviews, the pen seemed great, but bland.
Lamy AL-Star Review
Category: Pens & Stationery
Retro 1951 Tornado Review
"Life is too short to carry an ugly pen." - Retro 1951 That's the line that sold me on the Retro 1951 Tornado a few years ago. A classic looking simple pen that, at the time, was the most expensive pen I had ever considered buying at a daunting twenty dollars. I used it for a while, … Continue reading Retro 1951 Tornado Review
Twsbi Eco Review
The TWSBI Eco is the first pen I've spent more than $20 on. When I first got into fountain pens, I was immediately drawn to the demonstrator style because it is so vastly different than standard pens and pencils. Being able to see the ink in the pen as you write creates an effect in … Continue reading Twsbi Eco Review
Everyone’s Favorite Starter Pen
The Pilot Metropolitan is, according to most internet sources, the Go-To fountain pen for newcomers. With the low price tag of around $15, and Pilot pedigree, it’s easy to see why. I started with the simple basic black Metropolitan with the Fine nib. The pen is shipped in a sleek plastic box with one Pilot … Continue reading Everyone’s Favorite Starter Pen
