This is the second of my sketches from Lynmouth Harbour. Lynmouth is a tiny little seaside town on the north Devon coast, with beautiful views along the coast and across the sea to Wales. I drew this picture with a Palomino Blackwing 602. Last week’s sketch was with a Palomino Blackwing. The third and final […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]