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  • Franklin-Christoph Model 27 Collegia fountain pen reviewFranklin-Christoph Model 27 Collegia fountain pen review
    I blame A Fool With A Pen entirely for my buying this pen. His review sold me on the quality and a brief look at the Franklin-Christoph website sold me on the colour. This is the Franklin-Christoph Model 27 ‘Collegia’ in Tennessee Orange with an extra-fine steel nib. And it is almost, but not quite, ...
  • Diamine Oxblood ink reviewDiamine Oxblood ink review
    This is a gorgeous red-brown ink. It’s the ink that’s most commonly commented upon by non-pen people. (Yes! Such people exist! I even consent to remain friendly with some of them.) Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thanks to Informal Scribble for sending me the sample. I liked it so much I had to buy a little ...
  • Doane Paper Grid+Lines notebook reviewDoane Paper Grid+Lines notebook review
    The Doane Paper Grid + Lines pocket notebook is an extremely well made little notebook with unique (you guessed it) gridded and lined paper. The cardboard cover is good and thick. It’s certainly thicker than the cover of a Field Notes notebook and seems a little thicker (certainly stiffer) than the cover of a Calepino. Covers ...
  • Rohrer and Klingner Verdigris ink reviewRohrer and Klingner Verdigris ink review
    I love this ink. It shades well and it’s an absolutely delicious colour. It’s good value too. Here I am doodling the Inkling. Thank you to The Writing Desk for sending me this sample. If you would like to buy this ink direct from The Writing Desk look here.
  • Noodler’s Nib Creaper Rollerball reviewNoodler's Nib Creaper Rollerball review
    Noodler’s Nib Creaper Rollerball is a piston filling rollerball. It holds a lot of ink – any ink you like, too. In terms of look and feel it is very Noodlerish. By which I mean rather retro, well-made, good value and basic but thoughtful. As far as I know it’s only available in this demonstrator version ...