CAPS ’24 – The California Pen Show

CAPS show floor 2

California Pen Show has come and gone, and I think I had the ideal show experience this time around. Here’s what happened.

Quick Look – Pilots Vanishing Point and Decimo

Capless Fountain Pen roundup

The Traveling Decimo is a project by The Pen Addict to get a fairly unique pen into the hands of as many people as he can. Packaged in a Nock Co. Seed A6 with a Midori notebook, some Pilot (blue black?) ink cartridges, and a give-and-take bag of stickers, this sparkling blue Pilot Decimo has … Continue reading Quick Look – Pilots Vanishing Point and Decimo

Over the Moon – Majohn Fountain Pen Review

A closeup photo of the nibs of the Pilot Vanishing Point, Majohn A1, and Majohn A2

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

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