Category: Pen review

Schön DSGN Pen Review

17 January 2018 By ian

Ian Schön has many lovely variations of his pen but this is the basic model: the Classic. They’re manufactured in small batches in Massachusetts. Price: $60 for this version Ink type: ballpoint Barrel options: polished aluminium, black anodised aluminium (this one); brass, steel, copper and titanium available at extra cost; clip available at extra cost […]

Karas Kustoms Decograph Fountain Pen Review

10 January 2018 By ian

Karas Kustoms are best known for their machined metal pens, several of which I’ve reviewed. These pens are consistently excellent. The Decograph is different in that it’s made from thermoplastic rather than metal. It’s part of Karas Kustom’s signature pen line of limited edition pens. Price: $165 Filling method: standard international cartridge/converter Nib options: stainless […]

Twiss Irish Bog Oak Fountain Pen Quick Look

13 December 2017 By ian

Reviewing custom made pens can be a little tricky. I, after all, picked the material and the general design so if I would have only myself to blame if I didn’t like them. Fortunately for my own sense of well-being and sanity, I do. (Irish bog oak is fantastic. It’s oak that sat in Irish […]

Magnetips Drawing Pens Review and Giveaway

29 November 2017 By ian

The Magnetip is a fibre-tipped pen that contains magnets at each end. These pens were sent to me by Magnetips to review. They sent me two sets of pens which I’ll be giving away. Read on for the review and for details of the giveaway. These are my own views. Many thanks to Magnetips for […]

Cleo Skribent Classic Fountain Pen Review

22 November 2017 By ian

Cleo Skribent is a German company, formed shortly after the Second World War. Despite having being around for a while, they’ve only recently begun to catch people’s imagination in the fountain pen world. This pen was lent to me by Write Here for me to review. These are my own opinions. The pen will be […]