Fountain Pen Geeks Forum

Fountain Pen Geeks Forum I’ve recently (and belatedly) discovered the Fountain Pen Geeks Forum. It’s a friendly, interesting and very useful place. I’m still finding my feet but if you do visit it (and you should) you’ll find me there as bananamoon.

Merry Christmas 2013

Merry Christmas! Have you been lucky enough to get some money from Father Christmas? If so, below I suggest some fine places where you could spend it. But first, some thank yous. I started this site back in August and right from the start Brad Dowdy has supported and promoted Pens! Paper! Pencils! on his…

Karas Kustoms INK

Karas Kustoms INK I’ve come close to ordering or backing Karas Kustoms pens many times in the past but, being in the UK, shipping and customs charges make them really expensive. From what I’ve read about them they are probably worth it but given the choice between spending that kind of money on a fountain…

Pelikan Edelstein Amber ink review

This is a lovely ink! How often do I say that? Rather a lot. I do like inks. I mean it every time though. Some inks are just a fundamentally beautiful colour and, to be honest, that’ll do it for me on its own. But others, like Pelikan Edelstein Amber for example, have character, have…

J. Herbin Liquid Ink rollerball pen review

J. Herbin Liquid Ink Rollerball Pen Review This is a great review of a pen that I’ve had my eye on for a while (and will probably still pick up sometime, despite this review). Ed Jelley’s site is fantastic. His photos are amazing and his reviews spot on. Stop reading this one and go and…

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