Conklin's Endura Ink
This is an ink that I'm not sure you can get your hands on. It's a deep black ink that comes in a tiny little bottle in a nondescript box. I've looked around online, and it appears that this is an ink...
View ArticleIt's snowing outside, here are some giveaway links!
First up, check out The Pen Addict for a Kawaco Al-Sport give away. Easy to enter, just make a comment on the post. This giveaway ends tonight (Thursday) just before midnight, so don't dilly-dally....
View ArticlePrivate Reserve's Cosmic Cobalt
Cosmic Cobalt is an ink that I've always been tempted by, but I've always put it back on the shelf. It don't care much for purples, and this ink is right in the blue/purple divide. When it's wet it...
View ArticleKaweco Red
This cartridge was on its last legs. (And I think it was my last one.)Kaweco's Red is an ink that will be going in my red-rotation. My family is full of teachers, and we've all got to have a solid red...
View ArticleNew Wednesday Feature: Nibs & Nails!
Hey folks,My wife and I both have blogs, and Elaine at JetPens suggested that we combine our powers for a weekly feature. Well, here it is! Nibs & Nails will generally be part of the Wordless...
View ArticlePlatinum Cyclamen Pink
I wrote this ink review back in October (for Breast Cancer Awareness Month), and then the sheet fell off of my desk and I completely forgot about it. Anywho, it's surfaced in the chaos of my office,...
View ArticleThe beginning of my Ink Collection Project
I've recently started a project that will (I hope) end with my ink samples and bottles being organized and typified. I'm using the Mnemosyne Word Cards that you might have seen on some other blogs....
View ArticleWordless Wednesday's Nibs & Nails with Monteverde Regatta and BB Couture Pale...
So what is Wordless Wednesday's Nails & Nibs? My wife and I both have blogs, so we decided to join forces and be a part of Wordless Wednesday where we'll show off some of my wife's fancy nails and...
View ArticleI'm in the Weekly Loadout over on Ed Jelley's site.
Check out Ed's blog. He's got the best pen photography around. I'm always jealous of his pictures.
View ArticleMorning Glory Mach 3
These pens were generously provided by Jet Pens for review.These three pens have been on my wish list over there for quite a while. When I order things from Jet Pens, I sometimes need something small...
View ArticleMarch 2014 Ink Drop "Lasting Impression"
This month's Ink Drop is a set of permanent inks. The handwriting is my wife's. It's always better than mine.These pictures were taken out in the sunlight.I actually got a sample of this from my wife...
View ArticleAndersonPens lowers their shipping rates.
I was on their site the other day, and I thought the rate looked lower. Apparently I was right! Click the link to read more, and go see the Andersons.
View ArticleWordless Wednesdays: Nibs and Nails
Essie Mint Candy Apple & Pilot Metropolitan (Lizard print and gunmetal)Want to see more nails? Go check out RightOnTheNail.com!
View ArticlePilot FriXion Retractable Ball .05mm
Thanks for sending these out, JetPens!I've had a blue pen from the FriXion line for quite a while, but I've never gotten around to reviewing it. It's the thin, capped version, and it's not bad. The ink...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Nibs & Nails with China Glaze C-C-Courage and...
Want to see more nails? Go check out RightOnTheNail.com!Check out the The Wahl-Eversharp Skyliner 50.
View ArticleFranklin-Christoph's Piper Black Cartridge (Classic Black?)
This is a review that has been waiting a really long time. You'll see in some of the photos that there is a bit of black that comes from my review of their Black Magic Black. Soooo, this review has...
View ArticleSailor Jentle Sky High
Sailor's Sky High is one of my favorite inks. It's a bright blue that flows perfectly in every pen that I've had it in, and that's way more than average. You'll see in the written review that I've got...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Nibs & Nails
Want to see more nails? Go check out RightOnTheNail.com!Check out the Sheaffer VFM. It's a great starter pen.
View ArticleA Giveaway at Pen Chalet! (and also a discount code)
Hi folks,Ron at the Pen Chalet contacted me to help spread the word about their current giveaway. Head over to this page to enter, and get your chance to win one of two gift cards ($50 and $25). You...
View ArticleWahl-Eversharp Skyliner 50
Have you ever wanted to have a toy-version of a 1950s Corvette and a fountain pen? Did you want them to be the same color? Well, have I got a deal for you!I saw Syd at the DC Pen Show last year, and he...
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