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  • Palomino Blackwing 602 pencil reviewPalomino Blackwing 602 pencil review
    This is another lovely pencil from Palomino. The Blackwing 602 is a legendary pencil brand and people who know a lot more about it than me have written a lot more about it than I intend to. The build quality is outstanding. I still think the adjustable eraser is gimmicky but it does work reasonably well ...
  • TADA Handcrafted Letterpress Notebook reviewTADA Handcrafted Letterpress Notebook review
    TADA notebooks are handmade by Elisa and Fabio, a husband and wife team based in London. They are clearly made with a lot of care and with much love. That attention to detail and passion reveals itself from the moment the package arrives. The joy only increases upon opening the envelope. These cards are just wonderful. The ...
  • Waterman Absolute Brown ink reviewWaterman Absolute Brown ink review
    This is a good dark earthy brown with a little shading and good dry times, from the always reliable Waterman. This colour isn’t quite for me, I prefer richer browns such as Pelikan Brown, but if you like this shade then Waterman Absolute Brown is a good choice. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you to ...
  • Monteverde Impressa fountain pen reviewMonteverde Impressa fountain pen review
    The Monteverde Impressa is a striking looking pen, particularly in this gunmetal red version. I appreciate Monteverde trying something different and I wish more pen companies would do likewise, particularly at this price point. (It’s around the Pilot Prera/Kaweco Classic Sport price range.) This is a very well made pen. The metal barrel feels solid and is ...
  • Palomino Blackwing pencil reviewPalomino Blackwing pencil review
    The Palomino Blackwing is a great pencil. It’s well made and exudes quality. The iconic cuboidal eraser works reasonably well. It’s adjustable, which personally I think is a little gimmicky but it does no harm. The lead is smooth and dark and absolutely lovely to sketch with. It is very soft, which means a good dark line but ...