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  • Montblanc Honore de Balzac Dandy Turquoise Ink ReviewMontblanc Honore de Balzac Dandy Turquoise Ink Review
    This is a limited edition ink that’s, sadly, no longer available. It’s a beautiful turquoise shade. If you like turquoise inks and come across a bottle, do snap it up. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you to Chris Stafford for sending me this sample.
  • Karas Kustoms EDK Pen ReviewKaras Kustoms EDK Pen Review
    I have often been accused of being a bit awkward. There is a reason why this happens and it’s not unrelated to the fact that I am. Sometimes. Allegedly. This awkwardness means that I go out of my way to find things to like that are a little off the beaten track, which is positive, ...
  • Mitsubishi 9850 Wooden Pencil ReviewMitsubishi 9850 Wooden Pencil Review
    The Mitsu-bishi 9850 is a mighty fine cedar pencil with, unusually for a Japanese pencil, an eraser. It’s purpose is printed proudly on one side: “Smooth writing pencil for office use.” Price: $1 each Lead grade options: HB Barrel colours: A rather lovely maroon Barrel shape: Hexagonal Eraser?: Yes The paint is thickly applied and gorgeous. The printing is crisp, although ...
  • Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-Gao Ink ReviewPilot Iroshizuku Asa-Gao Ink Review
    I’m not a huge fan of royal blue but this ink has something quite lovely about it. A gorgeous deep blue with good shading and quick dry times. Here I am doodling the Inkling. This sample was provided by Pure Pens to promote their ink sample service. If you live in the UK (or nearby!) please do ...
  • Field Notes Notebook ReviewField Notes Notebook Review
    Field Notes are most famous these days for their ‘Colors’ editions, released every three months and very much sought after. I’ve tried to avoid getting sucked into that rabbit hole because the completist in me would want them all but the curmudgeon in me would never pay some of the outrageous prices the rarest editions ...