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  • Ateleia Brass Pen ReviewAteleia Brass Pen Review
    The Ateleia Brass Pen is a simple pen that will take a range of refills, depending on the inserts you buy it with. One set will allow you to use Pentel EnerGel, Uni-ball Signo 207 and DX or MonteVerde Rollerballs and the other lets you use the Pilot Hi-Tec-C, Pilot G2, Schmidt Rolling Ball or ...
  • Faber-Castell Grip Sparkle Pencil ReviewFaber-Castell Grip Sparkle Pencil Review
    The Faber-Castell Grip Sparkle is a wooden pencil that’s available with HB lead for £1.50 a piece in the UK. I’m not certain of the wood it’s made from but the Grip 2001 is made from Jelutong so it’s probably safe to assume this is the same. Let’s face it. If you buy this pencil you ...
  • J. Herbin Rouille d’Ancre Ink ReviewJ. Herbin Rouille d'Ancre Ink Review
    Apparently Rouille d’Ancre means rusty anchor, which is an absolutely lovely name. The ink is a fascinating colour. I think I like it, even though it reminds me a little of mould. It’s certainly different. It writes a little dry and is quite pale so needs a generous nib. Here I am doodling the Inkling.
  • Manuscript Master Italic Calligraphy Fountain Pen ReviewManuscript Master Italic Calligraphy Fountain Pen Review
    The Manuscript Master Italic Calligraphy Pen is a fountain pen that comes with a 1.1mm steel italic nib. It was sent to me to review by Cult Pens and is available from them for £14.99. The pen is made from soft touch kind of plastic which is comfortable to hold and a nice change from hard ...
  • Midori Traveler’s Notebook Part Three: Making It Your Own (and a Giveaway)Midori Traveler’s Notebook Part Three: Making It Your Own (and a Giveaway)
    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 cover’s ...