I am a big fan of wooden barrelled pens. This was the first one I bought: an import from Jet Pens, which led to a lesson in British customs charges. It was worth it though because this is a pen with a lovely Japanese nib (described as a medium but finer than most of my […]
I think this was a freebie from the lovely Cult Pens people. Not because they sent me it to review but because they nearly always throw something in for free with every order. This is because they are great. But not so great that they send me things to review. Which they should. The pen […]
This is a solidly made metal pen. It’s well put together although perhaps a little basic in its design. It reminds me a little of school. As for the nib… it’s firm, to say the least. It is a nib that could be used to smash glass in case of emergency. It is a little […]
A new pen and a few new inks this week. Kaweco Classic Sport EF with Diamine Eclipse. Faber-Castell Ambition EF with Diamine Midnight, Faber-Castell e-motion M with Caran d’Ache Blue Night. This is from Caran d’Ache’s now discontinued range but I was able to pick some up from The Writing Desk. It’s a lovely dark […]
The Complete History of the Parker Pen Company » A very interesting and well put together article from Pen Heaven. I learned a lot. Warning: quite likely to end up costing you money!! So many lovely old pens…