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"Here we go again, again." - Tugg Speedman, "Scorcher VI" (Tropic Thunder) They say that the third time is the charm, and that must be true because I've finally got my hands on the innovative dual-format notebook from BaronFig; the Work/Play III. Today we'll take a closer look at this new Confidant edition, but first … Continue reading BaronFig Work/Play III
I was contacted recently by a representative of Endless, a manufacturer of fine notebooks, with an offer to review one of their Endless Recorder Notebooks. Naturally, I jumped at the chance and within a few days, I had a lovely care package on my doorstep. The Endless Recorder is a hardcover A5 notebook filled with 68gsm … Continue reading The Endless Recorder Notebook Review
Baron Fig is at it again with another very interesting stationary release in the form of Trace; a softcover Vanguard-size notebook that features outlined drawings created in collaboration with illustrator Kyle T. Webster. Each page of the Trace features a unique illustration designed to be, well, traced. The idea is that the act of … Continue reading Baron Fig TRACE Notebook Review
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
