Month: February 2015

Dusk at Gran’s House (sketch)

27 February 2015 By ian

I used the wrong paper for this – it was too thin to hold all the ink. It’s not the best picture I’ve ever done but as I wrote last week I’m trying out different ideas. It’s the only way to learn! Copic Multiliners, Tombow ABT Dual Brush pens, Clairefontaine GrafIT

Midori Traveler’s Notebook Part Three: Making It Your Own (and a Giveaway)

26 February 2015 By ian

That the Midori Traveler’s Notebook has such a loyal following is due to: high quality products; clever branding; and the infinite variety of ways to make it your own. In fact the notebook becomes uniquely yours very quickly as the cover picks up scuffs and scratches and rapidly develops personality. I can only think the […]

Standing the Test of Time

25 February 2015 By ian

I’ve been writing here at Pens! Paper! Pencils! for getting on for a couple of years now and have in that time reviewed 76 pens, 29 pencils, 85 inks and 28 other items (notebooks, cases, etc). Over all this time, many pens and inks have entered and then left my affections but some have remained. […]

Diamine Red Dragon Ink Review

24 February 2015 By ian

Not so long ago I realised, shockingly, that I didn’t have very many red inks. I asked on Twitter for suggestions and the cleverest Fool With a Pen there is very kindly sent me a handful of samples. This is my favourite of the lot, a rich and sophisticated red that I absolutely love. Great […]

Twist Bullet Pencil Review

23 February 2015 By ian

The Twist is a modern bullet pencil made by Metal Shop. It’s available direct from their website and costs $37.50. I picked this one up a little less during their Kickstarter campaign. All pencils are delivered with two erasers and three Blackwing 602 pencil stubs. The version I’m reviewing here has a raw aluminium barrel […]