Kickstarted – BIGiDESIGN Dual Side Click Pen

One Pen to Rule Them All

The Basics The Dual Side Click is the latest iteration in BIGiDESIGN's ultra-refillable pens. It boasts compatibility with over 100 refills from dozens of brands right out of the box. This is achieved via a self-adjusting clutch mechanism inside the grip that tightens around your refill of choice and holds it securely in place. As … Continue reading Kickstarted – BIGiDESIGN Dual Side Click Pen

Opus 88 Halo Fountain Pen Review

Opus 88 Halo Cover Shot

Something to write home about. Folks, I don't know if this constitutes a 'Sleeper Hit' or if I'm just woefully uninformed, but the Opus 88 Halo is one of my favorite pickups of the past year. Given that they have been making fine writing instruments for more than 45 years I'm inclined to believe the … Continue reading Opus 88 Halo Fountain Pen Review

Breezing Through the Cosmo Air Light Paper Review

Cosmo Air Light was gaining a lot of attention over the past several months as being a fresh new alternative to the premium Tomoe River paper. Naturally, I felt compelled to track down some of this paper for my own trial. Enter the Cosmo Note from Yamamoto Paper; named 'The Best Paper' by the 2019 … Continue reading Breezing Through the Cosmo Air Light Paper Review

Dingbats* Wildlife Notebook Review

Dingbats* Writing Sample Extra Close Up

A dingbat is a typographical symbol or ornament, such as an asterisk or a pilcrow (¶). Dingbats* is a stationery brand creating "eco-friendly notebooks with personality." I am an impulsive enthusiast, let's talk paper. Dingbats* The Dingbats* Wildlife series notebooks feature a generic, unformatted layout. A blank (or dot grid in this case) slate ready … Continue reading Dingbats* Wildlife Notebook Review