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Next-Level Lamy Review – Studio and Aion

Lamy Grip Lineup
October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 1 Comment

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

Twsbi Eco Cement Grey Re-View

Twsbi Eco Cement Grey Cover
September 5, 2020 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 3 Comments

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

Pineider Avatar UR Fountain Pen Review

Pineider Avatar UR Amber
May 25, 2020July 3, 2020 ~ thepoorpenman ~ Leave a comment

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

Platinum Curidas Review

Platinum Curidas
May 10, 2020July 13, 2020 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 1 Comment

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

Amazon Basics Fountain Pen Review

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 2 Comments

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

Karas Pen Co. Starliner XL Review

Karas Pen Co in case
April 30, 2019 ~ thepoorpenman ~ Leave a comment

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

The International Penman – Travel Tools

July 16, 2018July 15, 2018 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 11 Comments

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

Platinum PTL-5000A Fountain Pen Review

Platinum PTL-5000A Cover
June 12, 2018 ~ thepoorpenman ~ Leave a comment

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

Muji Stationery Review

Muji Stationery Haul
May 3, 2018May 2, 2018 ~ thepoorpenman ~ 2 Comments

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

Fountain Pen Review: Twsbi Eco-T

Twsbi Eco-T Yellowgreen Cover
April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 ~ thepoorpenman ~ Leave a comment

In a recent Instagram post I alluded to the fact that Twsbi is one of my favorite fountain pen brands. The Eco was one of my first FPs, and the first demonstrator and plunger-filler I ever used. Since then the brand has earned my loyalty with their high quality, low cost product line. In 2017 Twsbi … Continue reading Fountain Pen Review: Twsbi Eco-T

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