The Poor Man Can Afford Only The Very Best
It has certainly been a while since I reviewed a standard over-the-counter gel pen. Yes, the addictive nature of pen collecting has taken me down the rabbit hole, and my attention has been captivated by a multitude of nibs and inks. With such a broad range of tools at my disposal, it must take something … Continue reading TRU RED Stationery Review
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
Bullet Journals, Habit Trackers, Daily Planners, and Five Year Diaries. Filofax is a staple in the luxury planner market. Hobonichi is a titan in the international stationery game. And Leuchtturm has a firm foothold in the "BuJo" community. The market is nearly saturated with options for the Analog Administrator, and with so many variables it's … Continue reading Baron Fig Clear Habit Journal Review
Baron Fig's latest paper creation is something a little different; A new type of book in a familiar package. The Wander Dream Journal is Baron Fig's latest release and, in addition to being a completely different type of journal on the inside, Baron Fig has also made some slight tweaks to the traditional Confidant design. … Continue reading Baron Fig Wander Dream Journal Review
Recently I was contacted by a representative of Pad & Quill to review their hardcover notebooks an, because I have a condition for which there is no known cure, I immediately accepted. After taking a look through Pad & Quill's catalog of artisan-made goods, I was expecting a fairly standard to the A5 dot grid … Continue reading Pad & Quill Notebook Review
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
When I first saw the Ohto Rays on JetPens, I wrote it off as another imported Parker Jotter clone. I remember thinking "there was no way this could live up to the legendary click mechanism of the Jotter," and "how good could a Parker-style refill be in a $4 pen?" The Jotter is basically the standard … Continue reading Ohto Rays Flash Dry Gel Pen Review
When Baron Fig announced that they were about to launch a clickable Squire, I jumped at the chance for a review. The original Squire is a fantastic pen, but the twist mechanism will always be second place to a good clicker in my book. I've spent several days using the pen by now, so let's … Continue reading Baron Fig Squire Click 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
"The creative journey, no matter what discipline, often involves a cyclic process of both showing and telling. This notebook is designed to give you the space to sketch your ideas and explain them through writing." - Baron Fig Show & Tell Baron Fig's latest limited edition Confidant is here, and it's called "Show & Tell." … Continue reading Baron Fig + Dribbble Show & Tell Review
