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Fountain Pen Review: Diplomat Excellence A, Rhombus Guilloch Lapis in Black...
Review by Laura Cameron A few weeks ago, Ana told me she had a pen for review that she thought I would like. She brought me the Diplomat Excellence A, Rhombus Guilloch Lapis Black Fountain Pen...
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Fountain Pen Review: Bexley Sleeve Filler Fountain Pen (Put TWO Rings on It!)
The Bexley Sleeve Filler Fountain Pen (Retail $275, Special Offer $175) is a bit different than any pen I’ve ever used before. It features a pair of gold bands on both ends. When I saw it at Vanness...
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Photo of the Day: Franklin-Christoph Pocket 20 Thomas Hall Tibaldi Edition
I don’t often post photos of my pen stash but I’m making an exception today because this is a very special edition to my collection. I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a small edition...
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Fountain Pen Review: 3952 Abalone Shell Fountain Pen
Review by Laura Cameron When I first saw a picture of the 3952 Abalone Shell Fountain Pen ($148) with fine nib I was struck by how pretty it was. As I mentioned when I reviewed the Diplomat Excellence...
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Tag Team Review: Karas Pen Co. Decograph Fountain Pen
Review by Laura Cameron (and Ana Reinert) Ana: Since both Laura and I have ended up purchasing or acquiring several of the same products, we have decided to do some “tag team” reviews where we provide...
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Fountain Pen Review: Ranga Bamboo Slim from Peyton Street Pens
When I’m at the San Francisco Pen Show, I make a point to check out the the Peyton Street Pens table. They carry some of the most unusual items, particularly pens from the Indian manufacturer Ranga as...
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Tag Team Review: Benu Fountain Pens
Review by Laura Cameron (and Ana Reinert) Since both Laura and I have ended up purchasing or acquiring several of the same products, we have decided to do some “tag team” reviews where we provide two...
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Ask The Desk: Adapting Lever Fillers, Leaky Gel Pens & More
Aaron asks: Have you ever heard of adapting an old lever bladder filling pen into a converter set up? I had a suspicion that making this sort of adaptation was not exactly possible but I reached out...
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News: All the Things
New Podcast: There is a new pen community podcast called The BYOB Pen Club. Its a round table discussion of Pen Addict Slack regulars. If you are looking to have a virtual drink at the bar with some...
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Eye Candy: Karas Pen Co. Decograph 1703 Wintergreen Fountain Pen
The Karas Pen Co. 1703 Special Edition Decograph “Winter’s Tale” (starting at $165) in wintergreen is the most recent addition to the new line of thermoplastic-based fountain pens. This limited edition...
View ArticleEye Candy: Esterbrook Purse Pen Set
I got lucky enough to be able to purchase the NOS Esterbrook Aztec Gold purse fountain pen and pencil set from Jesi (aka JesiRaine of BYOB Pen Club) a few weeks ago. The pen even had the sticker on it....
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Fountain Pen Review: Pelikan M605 Transparent White EF “The Ghost”
Ever since I started buying fountain pens, I’ve wanted a Pelikan. I initially thought I wanted an M200 series. I liked the simplicity and classic looks but didn’t know when I began collecting what the...
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Eye Candy: Vanness Exclusive Franklin-Christoph Pocket 45
Vanness Pens was lucky enough to get a custom edition of the beloved Franklin-Christoph Pocket 45 ($105) in a translucent turquoise blue and I was lucky enough to get one from the first batch. Vanness...
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Fountain Pen Review: Sailor Pro Gear Slim Purple Cosmos
Review by Laura Cameron In the past, Ana has let me try writing with her Sailors (specifically the Fresca), and I knew I wanted one. So when the special edition Sailor Professional Gear Slim in Purple...
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Fountain Pen Review: Wing Sung 618 Demonstrator
I don’t know what’s gotten into me lately but I think I was inspired to buy another cheap Chinese fountain pen from a photo on Economical Penster’s Instagram. All those demonstrators lined up made me...
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Fountain Pen Review: Opus 88 Koloro Blue Blue
I was curious about the Opus 88 Koloro fountain pen ($93) which combine ebonite body components with transparent resin as well as being eyedropper fillers. This combination of elements seemed very...
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Kickstarter: Wancher True Urushi Fountain Pen in Red
Wancher from Japan has just launched their Kickstarter for the True Urushi line of fountain pens. Its one of the pens in their full Kickstarter that includes an ebonite “Dream Pen” (Super Early Bird is...
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Eye Candy: Kaweco x Bungbox June Bride Something Blue
One of my first fountain pen loves was Kaweco fountain pens. When I was given the opportunity to get a limited edition Bungubox June Bride Something Blue AL-Sport, I said yes immediately. I didn’t know...
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Ink & Fountain Pen Review: Lamy AL-Star Vibrant Pink
Every year, one of the most anticipated releases is the Lamy AL-Star and Safari fountain pens and accompanying limited edition inks. It is an absolute frenzy, especially since over the last few years,...
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Kickstarter: Pen Community Projects — Current & Concluding
The pen community has been showered in great Kickstarter opportunities lately. We thought we would round up all the best and also follow-up on a few that are currently shipping. Pay It Forward Pay It...
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