Author: ian

Pentel Energel 07 gel ink pen review

11 November 2013 By ian

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 […]

Rotring Freeway fountain pen review

4 November 2013 By ian

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 […]

Pens + Science

2 November 2013 By ian

Pens + Science. How could this be any better?? ink-pens: Fountain Pen Radio A discarded ball-point pen barrel holds this radio that not only makes a conversation piece, but really works and works well! A tuning knob on the cap selects various local stations. A crystal set, it uses a germanium diode detector and requires […]