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  • Personalised Stationery NotebookPersonalised Stationery Notebook
    Personalised Stationery is a UK-based company that, although fairly young, has already firmly established itself in the UK stationery world. I was sent a notebook to try by an United Inkdom colleague. I promptly spilled coffee over it. I’d used it enough to know I wanted to find out more and so bought myself a ...
  • Schön DSGN Pen ReviewSchön DSGN Pen Review
    Ian Schön has many lovely variations of his pen but this is the basic model: the Classic. They’re manufactured in small batches in Massachusetts. Price: $60 for this version Ink type: ballpoint Barrel options: polished aluminium, black anodised aluminium (this one); brass, steel, copper and titanium available at extra cost; clip available at extra cost Refill options: Fisher Space ...
  • Karas Kustoms Decograph Fountain Pen ReviewKaras Kustoms Decograph Fountain Pen Review
    Karas Kustoms are best known for their machined metal pens, several of which I’ve reviewed. These pens are consistently excellent. The Decograph is different in that it’s made from thermoplastic rather than metal. It’s part of Karas Kustom’s signature pen line of limited edition pens. Price: $165 Filling method: standard international cartridge/converter Nib options: stainless steel #6 in ...
  • Twiss Irish Bog Oak Fountain Pen Quick LookTwiss Irish Bog Oak Fountain Pen Quick Look
    Reviewing custom made pens can be a little tricky. I, after all, picked the material and the general design so if I would have only myself to blame if I didn’t like them. Fortunately for my own sense of well-being and sanity, I do. (Irish bog oak is fantastic. It’s oak that sat in Irish peat ...
  • Nock Co Fodderstack XL Cover ReviewNock Co Fodderstack XL Cover Review
    Nock Co make a very interesting range of cases in designs that can’t be found elsewhere. The Fodderstack XL is a good example of this. It’s 6” by 3.5” (15cm by 9cm in 21st century units) and holds one or two pens along with a notebook. The colour options vary from time to time. The exterior ...